We often are reminded of the famous Greek physician’s proclamation of 2,500 years ago: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” So, taking this admonition to practice, if we pile our plates with fresh fruits and veggies we will all achieve optimal health. But, according to health[Read More…]
Health & Wellness
Area Briefs: Avian Flu, unemployment, summer camps and more
Lane Transit District Memorial Day update ■ Lane Transit District (LTD) will operate on its Sunday bus schedules on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. In addition, the Customer Service Center at Eugene Station will be open Memorial Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. LTD’s Administrative Offices will be closed.[Read More…]
Column: Parents’ experiences, behaviors inspired helping others
Davies Warning: This column may be triggering for some readers. Editor’s note: In partnership with the Center for Community Counseling, The Chronicle publishes columns addressing mental-health issues in our community. Reach out for help at 541-344-0620 and.ccceugene.org. My mother was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Even though she was highly[Read More…]
Parenting Now: Self-care benefits entire family
Photo: Parenting Now As parents, self-care can feel like one more item on our never-ending to-do list. We can even beat ourselves up over it — or feel guilty when we do take time for ourselves. But self-care shouldn’t be a cause of stress or worry. Rather, it should replenish[Read More…]
Midwives, McKenzie-Willamette provide unique birthing opportunity
PHOTOS: WHEN A BELLY BLOOMS PHOTOGRAPHY – A couple completes a water birth together. “It increases maternal satisfaction and is safe for babies,” said Kanya Del Pozzo, a certified midwife and nurse practitioner. SPRINGFIELD – You might say that ever since the water birth program was first offered inside McKenzie-Willamette[Read More…]
McKenzie-Willamette receives transplant award
CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT SPRINGFIELD – McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has been named a PNTB Hope Award winner. The 2021 Hope Award is presented to hospitals in the PNTB service area in honor of their partnership and collaboration toward saving lives through organ donation. Despite challenging years in health care, the efforts[Read More…]
PeaceHealth receives grant to enhance its neurological care
CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT SPRINGFIELD – Time is critical when treating medical conditions affecting the brain, including strokes and aneurysms. The longer a patient goes without treatment, the greater the chance of irreversible damage. Thanks to a $1 million grant from the Runnin’ Wild Fund of Oregon Community Foundation, this month[Read More…]
Stuck in a pattern? Therapy can help identify, change negative thinking
Editor’s note: In partnership with the Center for Community Counseling, The Chronicle publishes columns addressing mental-health issues in our community. Reach out for help at 541-344-0620 and.ccceugene.org. Living in a global pandemic for the last two years has created incredible uncertainty and anxiety for many people. There is a certain[Read More…]
Column: Gardening, outdoor activities help kids avoid indoor doldrums
Maybe you’re feeling cooped up after spending rainy days indoors and two years’ worth of pandemic-related closures. Maybe you’re inspired by the bulbs blooming outside, new growth on shrubs and trees, or increased bird activity? Or perhaps your child is just bouncing off the walls and needs to move? Whatever[Read More…]
Column: What life is like after surviving a sexual assault
Editor’s note: This column discusses a person’s experience with sexual violence. It could be triggering for some readers. Not often talked about, but often experienced by women, girls, boys, and men at an alarming rate. Being part of the one-quarter of women who have been a survivor of a sexual[Read More…]
