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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center and Clark Coun-
ty Public Health are advising 936 patients to be tested for
hepatitis C.
A joint investigation revealed that the patients might have
been exposed to the hepatitis C virus through the actions of
a former PeaceHealth Southwest employee suspected of
diverting drugs for personal use. In certified letters mailed
May 19, the patients are urged to receive hepatitis C testing
at the expense of PeaceHealth Southwest.
Temporary patient service centers have been set up in
three locations to make the testing as convenient as possi-
ble. If they choose, patients can be tested by their healthcare
provider at another location. Patients with questions are
encouraged to visit www.peacehealth.org/HepC, send an
email to HepC@peacehealth.org or call the patient care
support line at 360-729-2000 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.,
seven days a week.
Starlight Parade Honors Thirty Years
of ‘Whoop Whoop’
Kaiser Permanente Northwest held its sixth annual awards ceremony for the Health Care Career
Scholarship Program on Saturday, May 17. Through this program Kaiser Permanente awards $2,000
scholarships to help youths achieve their dreams of becoming health care professionals. The total
of 140 scholarship recipients represent the Kaiser Permanente Northwest service area, which spans
from north of Longview, Wash., down to Corvallis, Ore. Many of the recipients are from racial or
ethnic groups underrepresented in health care, are first-generation college-bound students, are
bilingual, or are in financial need.
Free Health Tests, Services with AARP
and Walgreens
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP will
provide free health tests at four Portland locations June 4-7,
consisting of three free health tests, valued at over $100,
measure 10 key indicators that include total cholesterol,
glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composi-
tion, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real
body age and body weight.
The tests are administered to adults age 18 years and older
by certified wellness staff and can be completed in approx-
imately 20 minutes. Visitors also have access to free
educational information on a variety of health and wellness
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issues that are available in both English and Spanish. Addi-
tionally, all participants will receive a free one-year AARP
membership.
Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP is dedi-
cated to providing free prevention and early detection
health services to the nation’s underserved communities.
The initiative is another charitable component of the Wal-
greens Way to Well Commitment, a four-year, $100 million
initiative to improve the everyday health of Americans
nationwide.
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The PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade kicks off at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, following the Legacy Health Starlight
Run at 7:45 p.m. Fans who can’t attend in person can also
see the Parade live on FOX 12 beginning at 9 p.m.
Thirty years ago the simple cry ‘Whoop, whoop’ engaged
citizens of Portland, and launched the career of iconic
mayor Bud Clark. In honor of the anniversary of the man
who ‘exposed Portland to the arts,’ the Portland Rose Festi-
val has chosen Bud Clark as Grand Marshal of the 2014
Portland General Electric/SOLVE Starlight Parade.
A 1949 graduate of Lincoln High School, Bud Clark
attend college at Vanport College (now Portland State Uni-
versity) as well as Oregon State and Reed College. In 1967,
he opened the Goose Hollow Inn Tavern and is credited
with helping revitalize that neighborhood. In 1984, Clark
first ran for mayor, and was reelected in 1988 (defeating 11
candidates in the process). While in office Mayor Clark
supported the growth of mass transit, and led the campaign
to build the Oregon Convention Center.
Public Memorial for Charles Jordan
A memorial service was held May 10 at Bethel AME
church in Portland for conservation pioneer Charles Jordan.
Jordan was a former Portland City Commissioner and Port-
land Parks director. Another remembrance event will be
held 2-4 p.m. May 31 at Charles Jordan Community Center
9009 N. Foss.
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Douglas High School. 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Saturday May 24
FREE JUICING WORKSHOP. Fresh Start Restorative
Health Team and Portland’s own juicing expert Dr.
Stephen Bailey will be creating various
tasty/preventative/reversing/healthy samples. 11
a.m. – 1 p.m. Green Zebra Grocery, 8621 N.
Lombard St. Portland, 97217
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Friday May 23
OPENING NIGHT ROZONE FIREWORKS EXPERIENCE
PRESENTED BY PACIFIC POWER. The Rose Festival
starts off with a bang by setting off dramatic
fireworks display. Tom McCall Waterfront Park,
Downtown Portland. 10 p.m.
FREE CONCERT. The Portland Metro Concert Band
will perform at the Howard F. Homer Performing
Arts Center, 1400 SE 130th Ave. Next to David
VINTAGE & ANTIQUE TOY SHOW & SWAP. Old toys
from 1899-1994 will be on sale. Free parking,
children under 12 free, free toy evaluation and
much more. Early bird entrance $6 – General
Admission $3. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Red Lion at the
Quay, 100 Columbia St. Vancouver, WA 98660
SHREDDING EVENT. Accepted: Limit of 2 banker
boxes per visit. Participants are requested to
remain in their vehicles unless directed otherwise
by staff. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fisher’s Landing Transit
Center, 3510 SE 164th Ave. Vancouver, WA.
South Parking Lot
Sunday May 25
JAM NIGHT COMEDY VARIETY SHOW. Jam Night is
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a family friendly SNL style show. Come join in all
the fun. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Celebration Tabernacle,
8131 N. Denver Ave. Portland. FREE
Wednesday May 28
JOB FAIR. Looking for a great job in the Portland
area? Come to the free community Job Fair at
Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave.
Portland, OR. Plenty of free parking 10 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Friday - Tuesday May 30 – June 10
30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS. This year’s
design is titled A-MAZE-ING. This is one of the
events kicking off the Portland Rose Festival.
Always a beautiful event to check out and walk
through! Pioneer Courthouse Square, Downtown
Portland
Saturday May 31
STARLIGHT PARADE. This glittering illuminated night
time parade lights up the downtown Portland
streets. Come get your seats early and watch the
runners then followed by the parade. 8:30 p.m.