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Expansion of hospital services to include clinic in Myrtle Point
Coquille Valley Hospital has acquired the former Umpqua Bank building in Myrtle Point and intends to remodel it into a clinic and wellness center.
Repetitive Behaviors, Compulsions Could Be A Sign Of OCD In Children
If you’re noticing that your child is exhibiting recurring thoughts or obsessions to cope with stress, such as wanting to wear the same shirt for good luck or compulsively washing their hands, they may be experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.
Make Your Annual Medicare Wellness Visit Count
For patients who have had Medicare Part B healthcare insurance for more than a year, it may be time to schedule your annual Medicare Wellness visit. This exam differs from your annual physical exam with your primary care provider.
Consider Adding Genetic Testing To Your Preventive Health Toolkit
Genetic tests look for mutations in your DNA, or markers, that signify specific genetic conditions that parents can sometimes pass to their children, making them hereditary. Armed with this information, you can make preventive health decisions now that can make a real difference down the road.
Progress on hospital addition continues
Design nearly is complete, a financing plan is in place and work should begin this fall on a significant addition to Coquille Valley Hospital. Jeff Lang, the hospital’s chief executive officer, said the $20 million building project is part of a master plan that was completed in 2019.
What Is Long COVID?
It’s bad enough to become sick from COVID-19, or any other virus that keeps you home and in bed until you recover. But what if health problems persist for weeks, months or years afterward? While there’s still a lot to learn and understand, Long COVID symptoms manifest in many people.