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Dr. Tolle quoted in Wall Street Journal

March 16, 2011
A recent Wall Street Journal article titled, “New efforts to simplify end-of-life care wishes,” explains how a growing number of states are promoting the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program to help guide physicians with a ...

Dr. Tolle quoted in Wall Street Journal

March 16, 2011
A recent Wall Street Journal article titled, “New efforts to simplify end-of-life care wishes,” explains how a growing number of states are promoting the Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) program to help guide physicians with a ...
Dr. Nelson weighs in on mammogram screening debate

Dr. Nelson weighs in on mammogram screening debate

March 10, 2011
According to an article published in a recent edition of the Orlando Sentinel, “Without screening, 3.5 out of every 1,000 women ages 40 to 49 will die of breast cancer in the next 10 years; regular mammography can reduce that number to 3.” However, ...
Dr. Nelson weighs in on mammogram screening debate

Dr. Nelson weighs in on mammogram screening debate

March 10, 2011
According to an article published in a recent edition of the Orlando Sentinel, “Without screening, 3.5 out of every 1,000 women ages 40 to 49 will die of breast cancer in the next 10 years; regular mammography can reduce that number to 3.” However, ...
Training equips physicians to deliver care on medical missions

Training equips physicians to deliver care on medical missions

February 24, 2011
Opportunities for health care providers to participate in medical missions are numerous. One highly-trafficked "mission matching" web site lists over 2,700 missions to Africa alone. While the rewards of providing care in a developing country can be ...
Training equips physicians to deliver care on medical missions

Training equips physicians to deliver care on medical missions

February 24, 2011
Opportunities for health care providers to participate in medical missions are numerous. One highly-trafficked "mission matching" web site lists over 2,700 missions to Africa alone. While the rewards of providing care in a developing country can be ...
Dr. Anderson a “dyed in the wool” academic leader

Dr. Anderson a “dyed in the wool” academic leader

February 23, 2011
Sharon Anderson, MD, is matter-of-fact about her accomplishments. She is the first woman to hold the title of Chief of Medical Service at the Portland Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), is the former Associate Dean for Faculty Development and ...
Dr. Anderson a “dyed in the wool” academic leader

Dr. Anderson a “dyed in the wool” academic leader

February 23, 2011
Sharon Anderson, MD, is matter-of-fact about her accomplishments. She is the first woman to hold the title of Chief of Medical Service at the Portland Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), is the former Associate Dean for Faculty Development and ...
Primary Care Review attracts over 300 to downtown Portland

Primary Care Review attracts over 300 to downtown Portland

February 22, 2011
Featuring 20 hours of plenary sessions and over 60 hours of breakouts, the 42nd Annual Primary Care Review attracted over 300 registrants to Portland’s Governor Hotel in mid-February. The four-day CME conference featured a variety of presentations, ...
Primary Care Review attracts over 300 to downtown Portland

Primary Care Review attracts over 300 to downtown Portland

February 22, 2011
Featuring 20 hours of plenary sessions and over 60 hours of breakouts, the 42nd Annual Primary Care Review attracted over 300 registrants to Portland’s Governor Hotel in mid-February. The four-day CME conference featured a variety of presentations, ...
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