Here at Len’s Pharmacy, we have had a wild ride in 2020, and it looks like 2021 (part II) is lining up for more adventure! One thing we have learned over the last year is that life is full of choices, and each one of us needs to make the choices we feel are best for our situation.
Here at Len’s Pharmacy, we have had a wild ride in 2020, and it looks like 2021 (part II) is lining up for more adventure! One thing we have learned over the last year is that life is full of …
Blue Mountain Hospital District is excited to announce a free sports injury clinic for Grant County student athletes. Whether you are injured on the field, in practice or have a nagging long-t…
With the stress of current events and living with a pandemic for roughly a year, people are struggling with mental health now more than ever.
A new face will be providing cardiology services at Blue Mountain Hospital.
As an optometrist, patients often express to me one of their greatest fears in life is to go blind. Fortunately for most of us, legal blindness will not happen in our life time. However, the m…
Let’s begin 2021 by bringing dental health into our overall health focus. The mouth and the body are not separate systems. Attention to the basics and dental-medical cooperation will give you …
Jim and Sandy Bay built Canyon Mountain Center in John Day as a venue for personal well-being, relaxation and self-discovery. CMC offers several stress reduction practices to support conscious…
Grant County spans over 5,000 square miles, and with Blue Mountain Hospital being the only hospital in the county, emergency medical services are one of the most important needs for our commun…
The Blue Mountain Eagle Family Health Guide
Like many people, stress and anxiety ruled every aspect of Ashley Stevick’s life before she began practicing yoga.
Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic introduced a chronic disease management program in January 2020.
Canyon Mountain Center is a non-denominational well-being center for those wishing to explore complementary and supportive health options in John Day. These options include a focus on health a…
When people become noncompliant with medication, it can lead to increased illness and death.
Many parts of Oregon remain at risk of high radon — an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes up from the ground and is drawn into buildi…
Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic is expanding services available to the community by introducing Community Health Workers.
Blue Mountain Hospital District is growing and providing new services, especially those related to rehabilitation. In the past, physical therapy was the only service available. Now we have a f…
Healthy living in Grant County: The essential reference for quality care.
January is an interesting month.
Oregon’s suicide rate has been increasing since 2000, but people can take proactive steps to combat it.
The digital revolution has allowed people with physical ailments to learn more about their conditions by visiting websites, such as WebMD, for the past 10 years.
There’s no need to travel halfway around the world to enjoy the benefits of tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art.
There have been many exciting changes at Blue Mountain Hospital District over the past two years.
It’s not easy being a new mother, especially in rural Oregon where isolation and remoteness can pose daily challenges and impact healthy child development. However, help is available.
The unthinkable happens. You have been injured or have an illness that severely affects your ability to be independent. And you may find yourself in your own community or another community, fa…
In our fast-paced digital world, the opportunity for meaningful face-to-face interaction still does exist and perhaps at an unlikely place, the pharmacy.
Being healthy starts well before you ever get sick and need a doctor. Preventative health care can go a long way toward keeping your immune system strong and helping you physically and mentall…
Every time you go to the doctor, she’s going to take a couple of numbers that can tell you a lot about your health. High cholesterol and high blood pressure can both lead to or be symptomatic …
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for Americans, for both men and women and most ethnicities; for American Indians and Asians/Pacific Islanders, heart disease is second to cancer in ca…
Influenza isn’t just a cold on steroids. This disease, which resurfaces every fall and can be a health risk well into the next spring, can knock even the healthiest people out of commission fo…
Weight is no one’s favorite topic, but it is an important factor in your health. Being overweight or obese puts people at greater risk of being diagnosed with chronic conditions like diabetes,…
How you handle stress is a huge factor in the rest of your health as well as your overall quality of life. Poor stress management can make you feel under the weather, exacerbate conditions you…
Massage therapy has many health benefits, from general relaxation to injury recovery.
For people seeking a comprehensive all-around health program, they might consider cross-training.
We have entered 2018! Can you believe it?
The unthinkable happens. You have been injured or have an illness that severely affects your ability to be independent. Now what? Well, once your doctor has cleared you after your surgery or h…
Radiology is now the key diagnostic tool for many diseases and has an important role in monitoring treatment and predicting outcome.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a yearlong lifestyle change program in which participants meet in a group with a trained lifestyle coach.
The Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary is a volunteer program established to work for the benefit of the Blue Mountain Hospital and assist the various departments of the facility in any way possible.
The Blue Mountain Healthcare Foundation is a local non-profit organization that plays a crucial role in keeping Blue Mountain Hospital one of the most modern rural hospitals in Oregon. Communi…
According to a Swedish study published Nov. 17 in the journal Scientific Reports, owning a dog could lengthen lifespans. Physical exercise, social interaction and immunity are the benefits fro…
Confusion over what constitutes a service animal can sometimes lead to standoffs between dog owners and business owners over whether an animal is allowed inside, but the Americans with Disabil…
Prospector cross country runners compete in Union
Community Counseling Solutions provides mental health and addiction services in Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Grant counties.
Blue Mountain Hospital District volunteers give back in a variety of ways.
The road to becoming physically fit and healthy is a long one — in fact a never-ending one, according to personal trainer Kaidee Weaver.
Tobacco is the most heavily used addictive product in the United States.
It’s that time of year again when friends, family members and coworkers start making sudden, radical changes to eating habits, such as eating nothing but cabbage soup.
Let’s save our teeth!
Five minutes is all Kyle Cline asks.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program called Prevent T2 (type 2 diabetes), led by lifestyle coach Kim Jacobs, is in full swing at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day.
The Blue Mountain Hospital District Cardiopulmonary Department operates under the auspices of a medical director and serves in the capacity of direct patient care and diagnostics, providing qu…
Rehabilitation services at Blue Mountain Hospital are alive and well.
Blue Mountain Care Center is a 40-bed, intermediate care facility.
Did you know we have a team of people who go to people’s homes to provide end of life care? We have nurses, a social worker, aides, a spiritual counselor and a medical director who make up the…
The Blue Mountain Hospital Auxiliary is made up of volunteers who operate and organize the Blue Mountain Hospital Gift Shop and the Christmas Bazaar.
