Dr. Douglas Eliason, Vice President of Clinical Affairs for P3 Health Partners Oregon, shares the importance of getting a colorectal screening. Let me start with an important fact: I am a guy. Before I was a doctor, I was just a guy, with all the denial that can come with being a guy. “I feel … Read more
Drink the right amount of liquid at the right time. Be smart about how much liquids you’re drinking throughout the day. To avoid nighttime trips to the bathroom, you might want limit liquids a few hours before bedtime. Remember it’s important to stay hydrated, don’t limit liquids to the point of becoming dehydrated. Be physically … Read more
With all of the different respiratory symptoms and illnesses we see this time of year, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with concerns about what is causing them and if we are contagious. COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies, and the flu share many similar symptoms. That often leaves the patient asking themselves, “Is it COVID-19?” … Read more
Each year, more than 13,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and the condition is frequently diagnosed in women between 35 and 44 years of age, according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition. Early detection is key to treating and preventing the disease, as it is one of the most … Read more
Understanding Chronic Liver Disease and What You Can Do to Manage the Disease What is liver disease? The liver is a football-sized organ that sits just under the right side of your ribcage and is responsible for assisting in digestion and ridding the body of toxins. Liver disease can be hereditary or acquired, meaning it … Read more
The Importance of Sleep Sleep is one of the most important factors for our overall health. It plays a vital role in supporting the immune system, boosting brain function, healing cells and tissues in the body, regulating hormones and improving our mood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third … Read more
The United States has begun the roll out the COVID-19 vaccine, in hopes of putting an end to the pandemic. With every state having already entered the first phase of the rollout, it is recommended everyone over the age of 16 gets vaccinated once the opportunity becomes available. With the information constantly updating, we are … Read more
These three words sound frightening. What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? Why is CKD so important? The kidneys main job is to filter and remove waste products from the bloodstream and send the waste to the bladder for removal with urination. As we age, the kidneys ability to perform this removal process lessens slowly. When … Read more
Discover the Right Time to Enroll or Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan At P3 Health Partners, we understand that your healthcare needs evolve as your circumstances change. If you are not currently on Medicare yet or do not have a plan that is giving you the coverage you need, there are many opportunities throughout the … Read more
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness with symptoms that typically have an abrupt onset and often include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, body aches, cough, sore throat and a runny or stuffy nose. It can travel six feet as airborne particles and can live for 24 hours on hard surfaces. Healthy adults can infect other … Read more
