In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections, from all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, combined, cause or contribute...
Read moreOregon public health officials traced an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 to strawberries grown at Jaquith Strawberry Farm , a medium-sized strawberry producer in rural Washington County, Oregon. According...
Read moreThe Los Angeles Times published an article detailing the various dangers and health hazards posed by our nation’s schools, including: Injuries While gym class injuries remain a threat, inactivity...
Read moreLast week, Cargill, a leading meat processor, announced that it was recalling 36 million pounds of ground turkey due to salmonella contamination. The outbreak killed at least one person...
Read moreFour bicyclists were killed and another three were hospitalized in automobile collisions in Oregon this week. An 81-year-old man died after his bicycle swerved in to the southbound lane...
Read moreMedicaid recently announced a policy of not paying for certain medical conditions typically not present on admission, but only acquired in the hospital due to poor care, and thus...
Read moreToday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Little People® Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagon (model number P8977) imported by Fisher-Price. The back of the...
Read moreA new study published in the journal Pediatrics indicates that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to be hit by cars when crossing the street....
Read moreHospice care is intended to be palliative, handling the pain management of a patient’s chronic illnesses and addressing the end-of-life issues that are inherent with incurable conditions and diseases....
Read moreSummer is the best time of year to live in the Northwest: the sun is out and the weather is perfect for outdoor grilling with family and friends. Unfortunately,...
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