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How the Gardasil vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer
HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection, can also lead to several kinds of cancer.
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Polk County free health screenings: Making care accessible in our community
Health educators are partnering with Polk Community Free Clinic to offer a full lipid panel, as well...
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Irene Jones doesn’t like to waste time: Salem Health patient still living an adventurous life at 105
Irene's answers are short, and they come quickly — but reveal a wisdom that comes from decades of li...
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Playing sports? Pay attention for signs of concussion
While we’re in the thick of fall sports season and soon to be headed to the ski slopes, it’s a great...
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Take a lot of meds? Management program could be the answer
The Medication Management clinic’s focus is to help patients manage their chronic diseases by paring...
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Thriving during allergy season
Moving around outside is great for physical health. But inhaling pollen from trees, grass or other i...
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Meet some of our PAs
Chances are, you probably see a physician assistant as often (or even more) as your doctor. They’re ...
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Salem Health: A look back on 2018
Salem Health in Salem, OR takes a look back at 2018. From opening a new clinic to partnering in loca...
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Wavering about getting a flu shot? Get the facts
Google, “Should I get the flu shot?” and get gigabytes of pro and con information.
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Many adults need to update their vaccinations
Take a short quiz to find out which vaccines are recommended for you — and create a customized print...
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QUIZ: Do you know your poisonous Oregon plants?
Oregon is home to many plant species. See which ones to eat and which to avoid.
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Hundreds attend Salem Health community health fair
Salem Health partnered with Family Building Blocks to offer a free dinner and community health fair ...
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Nurse connects with youth
Pediatric nurse Marcus Gabriel from Salem Hospital in Oregon spends time outside of work telling his...
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Blood pressure guidelines have changed!
Are your blood pressure numbers in the safe zone? Find out how your numbers stack up and what to do ...
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Cold or flu? Do you know the differences?
Learn how to spot the differences between colds and the flu and how to prevent and treat them both.
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QUIZ: Germs in flight
There is so much that first-time parents learn in childbirth classes. See how much you already know!
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Is caffeine keeping you up at night?
Could caffeine be the culprit for your sleepless nights? Salem Health Sleep Center experts weigh in.
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QUIZ: Are you ready to have a newborn?
There is so much that first-time parents learn in childbirth classes. See how much you already know!
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Moms refusing flu shot puts babies at risk
The flu virus is linked to complications such as premature births. Flu vaccinations in pregnant wome...
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Local, affordable help with diabetes
Managing diabetes on your own can be stressful, so here’s a list of links to local programs that wil...