Senate health reform bill would triple Oregon uninsured rate
SALEM — The proposal from leadership in the U.S. Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act would cause nearly 440,000 … Read more
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State program thought it used ‘dummy’ SSN
But the state’s ‘dummy’ Social Security number belonged to a real person
The Oregon Health Authority used what it believed to be an unassigned Social Security number … Read more
Using Ai Chi to help improve mobility & balance
Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation can become chronic problems for many people as they age, but … Read more
Using common sense handling Easter eggs
Consumers should consider eggs, egg products as potentially hazardous foods
Eggs are a potentially hazardous food, but there is no reason consumers can’t enjoy them … Read more
Study cooks up some special eggs
Nuclear medicine technologist Jim Jones at Grande Ronde Hospital is not a short-order cook. But … Read more
Report warns of state money fallout from health law repeal
WASHINGTON — A sobering report to governors about the potential consequences of repealing the Obama-era … Read more
Virtual clinic offers speedy patient care over the internet
Grande Ronde Hospital brings cutting-edge telehealth technology and patient care access to Union County with … Read more
GRH adds remote system to monitor patients at home
Service allows medical professionals to check vital signs of patients at home in remote areas
Grande Ronde Hospital has partnered with a California telemonitoring company to provide a new service … Read more
Rates of hearing loss among adults dropping
Guns, occupational noise remain major risk factors for hearing loss
Even with an aging population, hearing loss among U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 has … Read more
Marijuana testing: Oregon revamps testing rules — yet again
Oregon continues to tweak its marijuana testing rules, hoping to ease a backlog and get … Read more
Acupuncture can be a remedy for relieving sciatica pain
Sciatica is leg pain that originates at the nerve roots on either side of the … Read more
Hospital smoking bans cut down on fire incidents
Over the past two decades, U.S. hospitals have been moving steadily toward establishing smoke-free campuses … Read more
State continues to make progress on antibiotic overuse
Concerns remain over inappropriate use of broad-spectrum drug
Oregon has made progress in curbing inappropriate antibiotic use, but too many doctors still prescribe … Read more
Tilapia: Inexpensive ‘trash’ fish may be healthier than you think
Pity the poor tilapia. While most fish are considered among the healthier sources of protein, … Read more
Clinic celebrates successful first year
Two new satellite offices offer more options for Wallowa County patients
ENTERPRISE — A year after opening its doors as a community health center, Winding Waters … Read more
Patient-centered home plan saving money
Don’t look now, but Oregon’s efforts to revamp its health care system might just be … Read more
When a spouse passes away, resilience can be uneven
Losing a beloved life partner is never easy at any age, no matter the circumstance. … Read more
Dealing with the obsession of clean eating
For more than a year, Aileen turned down breakfast invitations. Lunch was almost always a … Read more
Rural Oregon patients can have issues with Access
Getting medications in rural areas of Oregon can prove difficult for some patients
Murray’s Drug is a throwback to a simpler time. Opened in 1959, long before national … Read more
Providing emotional support for family
Wallowa Memorial Home Health is a comfort to grieving Enterprise family
ENTERPRISE — Caring for loved ones at the end of their lives is never easy, … Read more
Researchers get help from the tooth fairy
Baby teeth provide biological samples to research autism and other neurological conditions
As a father of a child with autism, Dr. Alysson Muotri knows how difficult and … Read more
What's on tap... for your body?
Brewers respond to consumers’ desire to know, reveal beers with more alcohol tend to have more calories
Back in the early ’90s, a rumor began circulating that a pint of hefeweizen, a … Read more
Area Students advocate for healthy snack zones
Six Union County grocery stores in Oregon have removed some chips, candy and other high-fat, … Read more
Policy considers administering contraceptives immediately following birth
After delivering a 17-year-old girl’s second baby, certified nurse midwife Olivia Kroening-Roche walked the patient … Read more
Grande Ronde Hospital earns ‘wired’ distinction
Grande Ronde Hospital has been recognized as one of only two hospitals in Oregon to … Read more
Can swishing carbs improve your race time?
Repeated mouth rinse studies have running world questioning the results
Late in the 2015 London Marathon, two elite Kenyan runners were running stride for stride, … Read more
Making sure your workouts remain free from injury
Along with safe progressions, an injury-free workout routine should include a warm-up and postural control drills as well as exercises that create a balance between strength and mobility
You’ve resolved to get in shape, you’re going to the gym regularly, you’re on a … Read more
Study shows male anorexia goes unchecked
CHICAGO — Eighteen months ago, Alex Levy, then 19, fell while rock climbing, injuring his … Read more
Knowing the cost of health care
Union County patients who want to plan ahead financially for an elected outpatient procedure at … Read more
Grande Ronde Hospital lifts the curtain on revamped clinic
Regional Medical Plaza grand opening ceremony reveals changes made to benefit patients
A guided tour of the recently renovated Regional Medical Plaza in La Grande revealed several … Read more
New drugs lengthen life span
Immunotherapy drugs can help stage IV melanoma patients live longer
The American Cancer Society estimates that this year 76,380 new cases of melanoma will be … Read more
Sunscreen: Container of dangerous chemicals or necessary skin protection?
Experts suggest using SPF 50, clothing and wide-brim hats to protect skin
Three years ago, a plastic surgeon from New Jersey made a stark declaration on the … Read more
GRH makes top 100 listing
Grande Ronde Hospital named to top 100 Critical Access Hospitals list
Grande Ronde Hospital was notified in April it had once again earned a spot on … Read more
Health insurers have released proposed double digit rate increases for upcoming 2017 year
If health insurers get their way, most Oregonians who buy their own policies will pay … Read more
