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Kaiser to Build on West Side
New hospital
coming to
Tansabourne
Kaiser Permanente officials
have broken ground on a new
280,000 square foot, 126 bed
hospital in the Tanasbourne
district of Hillsboro.
The first patients are sched­
uled to be treated in 2013 at the
$360 million Kaiser Westside
Medical Center, the first new
hospital to be built in Washing­
ton County in nearly 40 years.
The new hospital will offer a
wide range of services includ­
ing: An emergency department
open 24/7 serving the entire com­
munity, intensive care, general
medical and surgery care, labor
. and delivery, inpatient diagnos-
. tic and pharmacy services.
I Kaiser has watched member-
. ship grow by 40 percent in
Washington County in the past
decade, so they know the need
exists for a new hospital. The
state agrees, having granted a
Certificate of Need - the “green
light” necessary to move for­
w a rd -in 2007.
An artist rendering shows the new Kaiser hospital coming to the Tanasbourne district o f Hillsboro.
“We’re excited to expand our gional president.
ability to offer high quality, af­
T he m u lti-m illio n d o lla r
fordable care to improve the project will also bring economic
health of the communities we benefits with 2,(XX) construction
serve in the one of the fastest jobs over the life of the project
growing areas in Oregon,” said and another 1,100 positions
Andy McCulloch, Kaiser re­ once the hospital is completed.
F or Y our H ealth
by
L arry L ucas
As o u r n atio n
co n tin u e s
to
grapple with the on­
going economic cri­
sis, m illio n s o f
Americans from all
walks of life are facing many
difficult challenges. Although
we’ve seen some positive eco­
nomic signs in recent weeks, the
threat of job losses remains real
- as does the risk of people los­
ing their health insurance.
During these tough times,
many people think health care
is an expense they simply can­
not a ffo rd . T hey m ay feel
forced to skip normal doctors’
appointments and medications.
W hile understandable, such
decisio n s often can lead to
w orsening health conditions
that can be easily managed with
the right medicines and preven­
tative care.
This is particularly danger­
ous for patients who need medi­
When you lose
healthcare
cation to manage chronic
conditions such as diabe­
tes and heart disease, the
latter being the num ber
one cause of death among
A frican A m ericans, ac­
cording to the Centers for
Disease Control and Preven­
tion.
Thankfully, there are govern­
ment programs available to help
those who may have lost their
healthcare coverage. Programs
such as Medicaid and the State
C hildren’s H ealth Insurance
Program (SC’HIP) act as a safety
net for the country’s most vul­
nerable patients.
These programs are provid­
ing vital help to patients in
need, yet many who qualify are
not yet taking advantage of
these valuable resources.
Information is readily avail­
able through your local social
se rv ic e s d e p a rtm e n t; v isit
hhs.gov to learn more about eli­
gibility and application require-
ments.
Help is also available through
prescription assistance pro­
grams. America’s pharmaceuti­
cal research and biotechnology
companies sponsor the Partner­
ship for Prescription A ssis­
tance.
Since its launch in April 2005,
PPA has helped connect more
than 5.7 million patients across
the country to programs that
provide free or nearly free medi­
cines.
For more inform ation, pa­
tients can call 1-888-4PPA-
NOW or visit pparx.org.
W hile these program s are
o u tsta n d in g h e a lth c a re r e ­
sources, more must be done to
e n su re th at u n in su re d and
struggling Americans have ac­
cess to the treatments and care
they need.
Larry Lucas is a vice presi­
dent for Pharm aceutical Re­
search and M anufacturers of
America.
Cookie Dough Product Recall
(AP) - The baking unit of
Nestle USA has voluntarily re­
called Toll House refrigerated
cookie dough products after a
number or illnesses were re­
ported by those who ate the
dough raw.
The company said the Food
and Drug Administration and
the Centers for Disease Control
are investigating reported E. dough tub, cookie dough tubes,
coli illnesses that might be re­ limited edition cookie dough
lated to the ingestion of raw items, seasonal cookie dough
cookie dough.
and U ltim a te s co o k ie bar
The company says consum­ dough.
ers should not eat raw cookie
dough and that such a warning
is featured on its packaging.
The recall includes refriger­
ated cookie bar dough, cookie
have views of Mt. Hood.
Kaiser Permanente’s board
gave final approval to the plan
last month, and the Hillsboro
C ity C ouncil approved the
project in January.
Kaiser Permanente and its
partners, led by Andersen Con­
stru c tio n , are e ag er to get
started. "The Westside Medi­
cal Center shows the depth of
our commitment to the future
of Washington County,” said
McCulloch.
Dental Program Treats Uninsured
Faculty and students from insured, low-income members
the Mt. Hood Community Col­ of the community.
lege Dental Hygiene program
Students in the MHCC Den­
recently treated 120 patients tal Hygiene program, dentists
through its annual Compas­ from the community and Medi­
sion Rockwood event. This cal Teams International treated
free clinic provided cleaning, the patients at the G resham
extractions and fillings to un- Campus. The Dental Hygiene
program has participated in this
event for three years.
“1 can’t wait to do it again,”
said Raye Ann Yapp, MHCC
D ental H ygiene instructor.
“Many of the students are look­
ing to participate in another
outreach this summer.”
THE
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An ongoing senes o( questions and answers about Amenca's natural healing profession
Dr. Billy R. Flowers
Part 25. Chiropractic and Fitness:
The way to wellness in the eighties
: I continue to hear that and refined foods as well as tudes actually affect our entire
diet and exercising are alcohol. Get plenty of exercise. chemistry. Finally, always keep
helpful in maintaining a strong For most people it only takes an a healthy nervous system. Chi­
body. But where do I begin? hour or so a week to stay fit. ropractic is especially suited for
There is so much literature and Walking at a brisk pace with understanding the effect of
when I ask my doctor he seems j good arm swing isexcellent. Rest stress on the nervous system
unconcerned. How can I get is paramount. Everyone feels and how to eliminate it. Total
started?
better after a good nights sleep. fitness can be only a call away
: A good way to begin is { In Chiropractic, we will often and worth so much more than
with the basics. Since recommend relaxation exercises just another pain prescription.
1895 Chiropractic has been the as well. Have a joyful spirit. Sci­ Isn’t it time you stepped up to
leader in teaching the basics of i entists know now that our atti- safe effective Chiropractic?
health to our society. Good
health must include proper nu­
trition. A general rule of thumb
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Great Time to Eat Healthy
There are many things we can
do to make mealtime more heart-
healthy.
The easiest way to start is
by choosing ju st one change.
Eating more fruits and veg­
etables can be a great first
step, and sum m er is the per­
fect time to enjoy fresh, sea­
sonal produce.
Local farmers markets feature
fresh leafy greens, luscious ber-
The Kaiser Westside Medical
Center will have room to grow.
Future plans allow for expansion
to 240 beds. The hospital design
creates a healing environment
for patients and their families: all
rooms are private, and some
ries and other tasty treats.
Try adding vegetables to sal­
ads, soups, stews and stir-fries;
season with lemon juice, vin­
egar, low-fat salad dressings
and dips. And make sure to in­
clude dark green and orange
vegetables every day.
These simple tips from Provi­
dence nutrition experts can help
you on y o u r way to h eart
health.
N O W D E L IV E R IN G
Y o u r fa v o r ite n e ig h b o r h o o d g r o c e r y s to r e n o w d e liv e r s
g r o c e r ie s r ig h t to y o u r h o m e o r o ffic e .
Safety Tips for Lightning
Summer is the peak season
for one of America’s deadliest
w eather phenom ena— lig h t­
ning.
“All thunderstorms produce
lightning— and no place out­
side is safe when lightning is in
the area. When thunder roars?
Go in d o o rs!" said D ennis
Hunsingerof the Federal Emer­
gency M anagement Agency.
“If you can hear thunder, you
are in danger. We all need to
incorporate lightning safety
into our family disaster plan­
ning.”
Lightning safety tips for in­
side the home include avoiding
contact with corded phones.
electrical equipment or cords.
If you plan to unplug any elec­
tronic equipment, do so well
before the storm arrives.
Avoid contact with plumb­
ing. Do not wash your hands,
do not take a shower, do not
wash dishes, and do not do
laundry.
Stay away from windows and
doors, and stay off porches. Do
not lie on concrete floors and
do not lean against concrete
walls.
Lightning can strike as far as
ten miles away from any rain­
fall, c re a tin g h o tspots that
smolder for days, to erupt when
conditions are right.
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