Communities nationwide are struggling to meet the growing demand for new physicians at the same time the supply of doctors is decreasing.
Douglas County fared better than the state average in the latest results of the Oregon Tobacco Retail Enforcement Inspection, conducted by the Oregon Health Alliance in January.
Farmers markets in Douglas County provide locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers. Amanda Pastoria, the director of the Umpqua Valley Farmers Market talked recently about the year-round market, what is available and the health benefits, with host Lisa Platt on Talking Health …
A free Medicare 101 seminar, hosted by the Douglas County Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance team will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at the UCAN offices at 280 Kenneth Ford Drive in north Roseburg across from Costco.
Treating and preventing HIV infections was the topic of a recent interview on CHI Mercy’s Talking Health program on News Radio 1240 KQEN.
Conversations about combating addiction often focus on prevention and recovery: How do we get people clean or keep them from abusing drugs in the first place?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is an obstructive lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These conditions block airflow and make it increasingly difficult to breathe.
A Roseburg woman and her son, who have faced a series of tough challenges hope to get their lives back — with a little help from the Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Accidents can happen at any time, but being prepared and aware can help. Which is why several emergency responders came together to share prevention tips and talk about how local emergency services teams work together to make our community safer.
Question: Is milk bad for me because of the hormones and chemicals in it?
Residents in rural parts Douglas County will soon have a more convenient option for getting fresh fruits and vegetables without having to drive long distances.
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Laurel sought counseling for her sons three years ago after discovering they’d been sexually abused by a family friend.
CHI Mercy Health, as a nonprofit, gives back to the community in a variety of ways.
