Salem Health Seeks Major Increase, Regence Offers Far Less Nearly 30,000 patients in Marion and Polk counties have lost access to Salem Health’s services and providers as the health system and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon find themselves at odds over a significant increase in coverage. Salem Health announced on Thursday that patients covered by Regence would no longer be …

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Say Namaste to Fitness: Top 10 Yoga Workouts If you’re looking to add a dose of tranquility and inner peace to your fitness routine, look no further than yoga. With its gentle yet effective movements, yoga is not only great for improving flexibility and strength, but it also helps reduce stress and promote mindfulness. To help you get started on …

The Devastating Earthquake in Vanuatu On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, impacting more than a quarter of the country’s population. The disaster caused significant damage to homes, health facilities, and other infrastructure, leaving communities in this South Pacific Island nation without adequate food, water, and sanitation. Fourteen lives were …

Transcarent Acquires Accolade for $621 Million Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman had been hinting throughout 2024 about potential acquisitions for his health benefits startup, and just a week into the new year, the company announced its acquisition of Accolade for $621 million. This acquisition marks a significant move for Transcarent, doubling Accolade’s stock market value overnight. In 2024, Transcarent raised $126 …

Turning the Tide: Empowering Ways to Overcome Depression Struggling with depression can feel like an uphill battle, but with the right strategies and mindset, it is possible to not just survive, but thrive. Here are 10 effective strategies to help you combat depression and reclaim your joy: 1. Cultivate a Positive Mindset Shift your perspective by focusing on gratitude and …

Providence Health Care Workers Strike Looms What could be Oregon’s largest health care workers strike is set to start Friday morning if the contract impasse with Providence and health care workers doesn’t end. Oregon is three days away from what could be the largest health care workers strike in state history. For the first time, it would include nearly 5,000 …

Free Mammograms Available in Rincon Free mammograms will be available for eligible women when the Effingham County Health Department brings a mobile mammogram unit to Rincon in February. Event Details The St. Joseph/Candler Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the parking lot of the Effingham County YMCA at 1224 Patriot Drive on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 8 a.m. – …

Health experts warn of new winter hazards As winter weather continues to sweep across the country, health experts are cautioning the public about a lesser-known hazard that can be just as dangerous as snow: carbon monoxide poisoning. This colorless, odorless gas can be produced by malfunctioning heating systems, generators, and other fuel-burning appliances. According to the Centers for Disease Control …

Valley Health closing all locations until Monday at Noon WSAZ Valley Health has announced that it will be closing all of its locations until Monday at Noon. This decision was made in response to the rapidly evolving situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our patients and employees is our top priority. By closing our locations, we …