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Why boundaries matter and how to hold them
Recognizing and respecting your own limits allows you to show up more authentically, enjoy what trul...
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Staying in the game: Preventing and treating sports injuries at any age
People are at risk for different kinds of injuries depending on their age and fitness level, but pre...
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Are GLP-1 medications or bariatric surgery better for weight loss?
Not everyone loses weight on a GLP-1 medication, and many people do not have access to them in the l...
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Four natural ways to stay healthy during Pacific Northwest winters
Winter in the Pacific Northwest brings short days and cozy vibes … and sniffles and germs from stayi...
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Navigating the season: Take time for yourself
When you keep to the routine that brings you peace, you protect the best version of yourself.
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Don't let diet stress steal your holiday joy
Holiday stress, family dynamics and body image can all play into complicated feelings around festive...
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7 tips for navigating tough family dynamics during the holidays
Whether it's differing opinions, unresolved conflicts, or the stress of managing expectations, navig...
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'Volunteering gives me a feeling of satisfaction'
Salem Free Clinics serves both primary care and urgent care patients.
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‘I wanted to use my nursing skills in a way that I felt was helpful in the community’
During her volunteer shifts, Truax talks with patients about their health history, takes vitals and ...
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Hip replacement surgery: How to prepare your home
Patients can expect to use a walker for two to three weeks after surgery, so they’ll need to account...
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Turning the tables on heart disease
People over the age of 40 should be screened annually by a primary care provider — don’t go several ...
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What young athletes should know about shoulder injuries and surgery
Dislocations are seen often with wrestlers, football players and hockey players. Labrum tears are mo...
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Dallas Food Bank donation: ‘Now more than ever, people could use a helping hand’
Donations include prepackaged fresh foods that might otherwise go to waste: sandwiches, protein boxe...
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On the road for your health: Meet Noah, a lab courier at Salem Health
Lab couriers like Noah are a vital part of health care. They make sure patients get their test resul...
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Childbirth Education Series expands to empower expectant parents across the Willamette Valley
Classes are offered monthly at Salem Hospital and quarterly West Valley Hospital. You don't have to ...
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New technology at Salem Health Orthopedics can relieve ankle pain and get patients moving again
Right now, there are about 6,000 to 7,000 ankle replacements in the U.S. a year, and now Salem Healt...
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When do you need surgery for a broken bone?
For patients under the age of 15 and over the age of 54, falls are the most common cause of fracture...
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The healing timeline you can expect after breast augmentation
Depending on your choice of procedure, activity level and overall health, you should expect differen...
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What is peripheral artery disease and who’s at risk?
Signs of peripheral artery problems include calf pain and wounds on the hands and feet that are slow...
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‘I probably get more out of volunteering than the patients do’: Former ER nurse gives back at free clinics
Services provided at Salem Free Clinics range from free sports physicals for school-aged children to...