Medford Health News (Oregon, United States)

Study finds that less than 30% of parents are using car seats properly, raising chances of death and injury

Residents of Medford now have a centrally-located nutritional supplement store for all their general health, weight loss and sports nutrition needs. The new Complete Nutrition has recently opened at the Bear Creek Plaza in Medford, Oregon.

LoopRope is safer, better alternative to bungee cords with metal hooks that have snapped into eyes, according to Oregon ophthalmologist

Volunteer Chaplains are needed by the Spiritual Care Department at Three Rivers Community Hospital in Grants Pass, which is offering a workshop for people in a pastoral care setting as volunteer chaplains.

We believe Great Greens is the most powerful green superfood on the market today and is guaranteed to deliver the most nutrient-rich concentration of any product available.

Essante Worldwide is the first company of it's kind to offer a buffet line of certified, organic, toxin-free products.

Learn to improve your sleep and be healthier at “Sleeping Soundly in 2011,” a free class at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, Ore., on Thursday, Apr. 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A complimentary dinner is included.

Guided Cleansing Diets Help to Regain Optimum Weight and Health Balance

The Regence Foundation awarded $238,000 to Rogue Valley Medical Center to implement a hospital-based palliative care program toward helping seriously ill patients find relief from the symptoms of their disease.

Tom Glatte, MD, an avid runner, will share his wisdom and knowledge to stay heart-healthy when he presents, “How to Win the Race for Your Heart and Sole,” a free class and luncheon on Apr. 6 at Rogue Valley Medical Center Campus in Medford.

Quit Smokijng forever with Asante Health System Breath for Life classes. Certified American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking facilitators will help participants quit smoking using proven techniques.

Rogue Valley Medical Center diabetes educators urge you to take the diabetes self-screening test on Diabetes Alert Day March 22. This simple assessment just might make all the difference in your health.

Sleep and heart disease are connected. Learn what you need to know at “Sleep and Your Heart,” a free lunch and learn, Wed., Mar. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rogue Valley Medical Center campus in Medford.

The Asante Hospice team needs volunteers to give companionship to patients and respite for their families. Hospice volunteers provide a caring touch at a profound moment in the life of another person. Call Sally Melton at 541-789-6859.

The Asante Diabetes Education Center will sponsor, “Tune Up Your Skills,” a free diabetes self-management workshop on Saturday, Apr. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Smullin Health Education Center on the Rogue Valley Medical Center campus.

Join cardiologist Brian Gross MD, Southern Oregon Cardiology, for “Heart Disease and Seniors,” on March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Smullin Health Education Center on the Rogue Valley Medical Center campus in Medford. Lunch is free.

Rogue Valley Medical Center is using the VeinViewer Vision device for vascular imaging. It projects the location of a patient’s veins directly on the surface of the skin, providing a safe road map when inserting a needle into a vein.

Learn all about colon cancer and other gastrointestinal problems and how to reduce your risks at the Colon Health Awareness Fair, a free event at Three Rivers Community Hospital on March 29.

Herbal remedies for heart diseaseare are popular. Join local cardiologist Kent Dauterman for, “Herbal Remedies vs. Prescription Medication: What’s Best for Your Heart,” a free lunch and learn on March 9 from at the Rogue Valley Medical Center.

Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, Ore. recently earned Primary Stroke Center certification from DNV (Det Norske Veritas), a hospital accreditation organization with some of the toughest standards in healthcare.

Diabetes is closely linked to heart disease. Are you at risk? Find out at, “Heart of Diabetes,” a free lunch and learn on March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Smullin Health Education Center at Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford.

Natural, herbal, alternative medicine and nutrition is explored when Rogue Valley Medical Center in Medford, Ore., presents “Nutrition and Alternative Therapies,” a free lunch and learn on Wed., Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GlideTrak blends unweighted technology with low-impact training & offers the unique benefits of unrestricted mobility & exercise, natural body movement, full range of motion, pain free aerobic exercise to hospitals, rehabilitation & athletic centers

Charitable Wine Tasting Event in Medford at Chadwick's Pub. A portion of the proceeds with be donated to the Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Cancer Fund. Starts at 4pm.

Indulge Spa & Wellness owner, Robert Levin LMT, Has the Best Results in the Nation for Lypossage™

Homeboys Industries in East LA, Ca is a successful gang intervention program that provides drug rehabilitation and mental health services along with job training and employment opportunities for thousands of young people looking for a second chance.

You don’t need to be a gym rat or spend hours studying technical information to start moving in the right direction. Simple steps to living a healthier more happy life can go a long way.

How one small businesses thrives in these economically troubled times by offering better products and more personalized customer service.

"Prevention" is the latest video in the landmark drug addiction education video series "Uppers, Downers, All Arounders" from CNS Productions.

The Neurochemistry of Relapse and Recovery presents the “whys” of relapse and the “how’s” of remaining clean along with a clear message of hope for those committed to recovery.