Take Drug Expiration Dates Seriously 01/28/2026 Many assume medications remain safe and effective long after they expire. There are many factors for how these dates are determined.
Measles Is More Than ‘Just a Rash’ 01/13/2026 Measles is far from a harmless childhood illness—it’s a highly contagious virus with serious and sometimes fatal consequences. Learn measles symptoms, complications and prevention.
Drive-thru & Walk-in Flu Vaccine Clinics Planned 10/01/2025 Helping to protect residents from the flu all season long, Samaritan Health Services offers a variety of convenient ways for adults and children to receive an immunization – at scheduled drive-thru and walk-in clinics.
Prevent Measles With Vaccination 03/20/2025 Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that poses significant health risks, especially for the unvaccinated. As outbreaks in Texas , New Mexico and Oklahoma continue and Washington state documents its first case of measles this year, it’s important to understand how to prevent measles and recognize symptoms.
Five Years Later: Lessons Learned From COVID-19 03/19/2025 While the COVID-19 pandemic is an experience many might like to forget, valuable lessons were learned about staying healthy, caring for each other and trusting in our abilities.
Prepare for a Healthy Trip Abroad 06/13/2024 From insect-borne illness to traveler’s diarrhea, sightseers can pick up more than good memories during a trip abroad. Dr. Adam Brady, offers seven practical tips to make the best of your trip.
Know When to Seek Care for Colds & Flu 10/10/2023 Learn when to seek care for cold and flu and how to know if you should call your doctor, go to walk-in care or visit the emergency room.
Be Prepared for Respiratory Virus Season 10/09/2023 The mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast are experiencing an increase in respiratory viruses, consistent with the national trend.
Heart to Heart Fall 2023 09/09/2023 See the latest issue of Heart to Heart magazine from Samaritan Health Services. Find practical tips, sound advice and healthy recipes from our local experts.
