NEWS
We’ve Moved!
As of 7/28/25, our NW Portland location at 1515 NW 18th Ave is permanently closed.
We are now seeing patients in our new Lake Oswego office:
17355 Lower Boones Ferry Rd
Suite 100A
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
• On-site MRI • Ground-level entry • Easy highway access from I5 • Ample free parking!
• Still seeing patients at our Providence Portland location for those unable to travel to Lake Oswego.
Spine Pain: 3 Rare but Severe Conditions that Might Affect You
in Back PainBy Christine Rhodes, MS | Reviewed By Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH | Article Featured on Practical Pain Management
Injuries, abnormalities, and gradual wear and tear can lead to the development of severe spine pain. With straining, twisting, and spraining, soft tissues around the spine can become inflamed, causing pain and muscle spasms over time. This pain can be very debilitating and cause a patient to significantly reduce their day-to-day activities.
The severe pain that accompanies the following rare spine conditions detailed below can affect you or a loved one. Being knowledgeable about these conditions can help you to speak to your doctor if you feel you may have similar symptoms.
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Live Updates: Oregon Reports 55 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
in COVID-19Article Featured on OPB
Oregon state and local officials reported 55 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, bringing the state’s known total to 3,338.
Health officials Wednesday reported four new presumptive cases. Those are people who have not tested positive but have coronavirus symptoms and have had close contact with someone confirmed to be infected with the virus.
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6 Essentials for an Effective Face Mask
in COVID-19BY AREFA CASSOOBHOY, MD, MPH | Article Featured on WebMD
A cloth face mask is not foolproof protection from COVID-19, but here is what we know about what makes a good cloth face mask.
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Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19 Testing Basics
in COVID-19Article Featured on Oregon Health Authority
Who should be tested?
Many people are interested in testing for COVID-19 out of concern for themselves and their loved ones. If you have trouble breathing or feel very ill, contact your healthcare provider or, in case of emergency, call 911. Healthcare providers may decide to have you first tested for other illnesses, like the flu, based on your possible exposure history and any other symptoms you might have.
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What Does Recovery From COVID-19 Look Like? It Depends. A Pulmonologist Explains.
in COVID-19Article Featured on khn.org
Reports of recovery from serious illness caused by the coronavirus have been trickling in from around the world.
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Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say
in COVID-19Article Featured on knh.org
At advanced ages, “someone’s immune response may be blunted and their ability to regulate temperature may be altered,” said Dr. Joseph Ouslander, a professor of geriatric medicine at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
in COVID-19Article Featured on Johns Hopkins
When it comes to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, older people are especially vulnerable to severe illness. Research is showing that adults 60 and older, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, especially heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe — even deadly — coronavirus infection than other age groups.
If you’re caring for an older loved one, you might be worried. Alicia Arbaje, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics at Johns Hopkins. She shares what you need to know to keep elderly people safer, and what to do if they do become infected with COVID-19. Read more
4 Coronavirus Scams to Avoid
in COVID-19By Brandy Bauer | Featured on ncoa.org
Scammers are quick to exploit emergencies to cheat people out of money, and the coronavirus pandemic unfortunately is no exception. Follow and share these four tips to ensure you or an older adult you serve is not among their victims!
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How to Protect Yourself When Running Essential Errands
in COVID-19Article Featured on CDC.gov
As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner.
Find additional information for people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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What explains Covid-19’s lethality for the elderly? Scientists look to ‘twilight’ of the immune system
in COVID-19Article Featured on Stat News | By Sharon Begley
Researchers on Monday announced the most comprehensive estimates to date of elderly people’s elevated risk of serious illness and death from the new coronavirus: Covid-19 kills an estimated 13.4% of patients 80 and older, compared to 1.25% of those in their 50s and 0.3% of those in their 40s.
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