Most people naturally think of the hospital as a place where seriously injured and ill people can go to receive specialized medical treatment. With

How many times have you heard someone joke or complain about an upcoming visit to the dentist? It’s understandable. First, it’s naturally uncomfortable to

Imagine finding out that you’ve been living with untreated cancer, celiac disease, or Lyme disease for years, despite being told it was just irritable

Almost everyone has interacted with a nurse at some point, whether resulting from our own hospitalization or the illness or care of a loved

There was a time in the past when cosmetic surgery seemed to be reserved primarily for the wealthy and famous. In fact, it has

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In recent years prescription drugs have proliferated at a rate never before seen. In general, this is a positive development. After all, the whole

Any time we learn that a friend or loved one has been hospitalized, there is immediate concern because hospitalization connotes an extremely serious situation.

Every day in Oregon and across America we put our faith and trust in a variety of highly-trained professionals. We might visit a lawyer

For most families, news of pregnancy, followed by the birth of a child, are both causes for celebration. But pregnancy, birth, and childhood don’t