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Last Updated: 03/03/2023 12:45PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Decline in Vaccinations Puts Children and Families at Risk

03/03/2023 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Pediatricians locally and across the nation are concerned about the health of children because fewer kids have been getting vaccinations in recent years, increasing the risk that otherwise preventable diseases will spread among children and families.

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Family Health Q & A with Dr. Kimberly Ruscher

02/02/2023 ● By Kimberly Ruscher, MD

PeaceHealth offers a growing range of specialty medical services just for kids.

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Rekindle the Romance - 52 Date Night Ideas

02/02/2023 ● By Janeen Lewis

Are you skipping date night with your spouse or significant other? If so, you may want to rethink the amount of time you rendezvous with the one you love.

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Just Love Yourself!

02/02/2023 ● By Brandy Browne

“Just love yourself” is a phrase that has gained quite a lot of traction in recent years among influencers and advertising campaigns on social media.

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Pre and Post Natal Fitness Training

02/02/2023 ● By Meredith Therrien

Prenatal exercise has been shown to have many benefits including preventing excess weight gain, reducing backaches, lowering the risk for gestational diabetes, and easing the labor process.

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5 Hobbies that Promote Calm and Mindfulness

01/02/2023 ● By Nadine Westwood

From extremely busy schedules to pressures at work, and the stress that comes with raising a family, life can throw all manner of things at you from different directions.

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Growing a Thankful Family - In a Want More World

12/02/2022 ● By Jan Pierce, M.Ed.

One of my favorite childhood stories is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s account of the Christmas when Mr. Edwards braved a snowstorm to bring gifts to the family.

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Keeping Kids Active in Cold Weather Months

11/02/2022 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Daily exercise is essential for kids and their families, no matter the season. Regular exercise helps to boost the immune system, maintain strong muscles and bones.

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Five Ways to Cope with Holiday Depression

11/02/2022 ● By Jan Pierce

The issue of depression is a serious one and it seems the holiday season brings added stress for everyone.

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Coping with a Fear of Shots

10/05/2022 ● By Ross Newman, M.D., F.A.A.P.

The fear of getting a vaccination can often be worse than the shot itself, but there are things you can do to help make immunizations a positive and calm experience for children.

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Raising the Pink Flag

10/05/2022 ● By Oregon Medical Group

Pandemic Makes Pink Ribbons More Important Than Ever. If you came of mammogram age over the last few years and postponed scheduling yours, here’s a run-down of what you should know about breast health and screenings.

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