MEDFORD, Ore. – Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. It can be a scary diagnosis, but local patients don’t have to go through the journey alone. Patty Crumrine was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and she has been cancer-free since her double mastectomy that same year and … Continue reading »
Providence Switches To Digital Records
MEDFORD, Ore. – All 12 Providence medical clinics in Jackson County are now electronic. That means all patient health records have been moved to an electronic data base. The change to the software, called “Epic”, was more than a year in the making and officials say it will make things much easier for both the … Continue reading »
Local Health Providers React To Ruling
By Sharon Ko MEDFORD, Ore. — Health care providers have already started preparing in response to the Affordable Care Act. An estimated 600,000 Oregonians who are uninsured will be covered come 2014. About 53% of people coming through the doors at the Community Health Center are uninsured. Board members are meeting Thursday night to discuss … Continue reading »
Vince the Robot Helps Stroke Patients At Providence
By Sharon Ko MEDFORD, Ore. — For stroke patients every minute counts. In 16 locations across Oregon, including in the Rogue Valley, hospitals use a special machine that doctor’s say is helping stroke patients get the best medication and treatment. An unfamiliar machine has landed at Providence Medford Medical Center. With symbols and it’s odd … Continue reading »
Prostate Cancer Reality Check
April 27, 2012 By Ashley Hall MEDFORD, Ore. — Prostate cancer can be a serious disease, but most men do not die from it. In fact, more than 2 and a half million men in the United States who have had prostate cancer at some point are still alive today; but, that requires early detection … Continue reading »
Robotic Surgery Helping Cancer Patients
April 20, 2012 By Ashley Hall MEDFORD, Ore. — Gynecologic cancers can be tough to diagnose and treat and, until recently, required large incisions with long recovery times; but Providence Medford Medical Center is one of the hospitals that’s improving the procedure with the help of a robot. Three tiny tools translate a surgeon’s movements … Continue reading »
Providence Medford Medical Center Introduces New Infusion Room
April 13, 2012 By Ashley Hall MEDFORD, Ore. — Cancer patients in Southern Oregon have an improved space for receiving some treatments, thanks to a well known, be-loved businessman and his family. Noel Lesley was an Ashland resident. His company, Noel Lesley Event Eervices, is known nationally for it’s work with the NFL and the … Continue reading »
