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Health Directive for Dementia

Probably the biggest fear I have when it comes to aging is developing some form of dementia, like my mother did. Even now, when I can’t immediately think of a word or someone’s name, I worry this may be the beginning of memory issues.

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The new health metric — capacity for compassion

As I sit down to write this, nearly 375,00 Americans have left us from COVID-19. Many of these deaths were in isolation, away from loved ones, and the chance for processing and goodbyes interrupted by restrictions, adding to the isolation of those grieving.

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Healthier after cancer: intention and tools

2014 was the year I got the news.

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Diet season

Welcome to diet season. After the holidays, people often feel the propulsion of self-loathing and throw the life ring to a diet protocol they may have heard about on a talk show or seen on social media. Oftentimes they have little to no knowledge how these diets work. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most popular “programs” people do to lose weight.

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St. Charles’ visitor policy changes

Because the number of COVID-19 cases in the community continues to be high, St. Charles Health System will no longer allow hospitalized COVID-19-positive patients to receive visitors under most circumstances.

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Coping during the 2020 holidays

The school counselors in the Sisters School District have continued focusing on the social/emotional well-being of students during the pandemic as well as in response to the loss of three local teenagers earlier this year in accidents.

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County responding to surge in COVID-19 cases

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in the region and across the state, Deschutes County Health Services reports that case investigation and contact-tracing teams are currently not able to contact all residents who test positive for COVID-19 within 24 hours.

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COVID cases continue to climb in Sisters

The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Sisters climbed to 78 as of November 25, up from 61 the previous week and from 51 the week before that. For many weeks, the count had held at 35.

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Combating a serious COVID-19 surge

Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s November 17 temporary freeze proclamation placed many restrictive actions in place to “bend the COVID-19 curve.” With no easy answers, policies were enacted to dramatically reduce COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths — while reducing stress on our valiant medical system.

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Save yourself 500 calories

Thanksgiving is upon us, and all its glorious traditions. It is not uncommon to eat nearly 1,800 calories in one sitting. This includes an average serving of turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, two dinner rolls, a small piece of pumpkin pie (without whipped cream) and two beer or wine beverages. Add gravy, and it’s eclipsed 2,000 calories.

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COVID drops coal in Sisters’ stocking

The coronavirus pandemic just put a big lump of coal in Sisters’ Christmas stocking.

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I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired: Let’s talk burnout

Aren’t we all feeling so invigorated lately? Life has been so dang swell, right? It is just so easy these days to rise and shine with a smile, ready to seize the day! Don’t forget the glass is half-full so please turn that frown upside down.

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Those holiday drinks add up

The year 2020 is one we’re more than ready to put in the past. It’s time to ring in new beginnings, or commemorate — and drown out — the past. This time of year, especially between Thanksgiving and New Years, Americans increase their alcohol intake by two fold, according to a 2018 study.

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Protecting the health of those who protect Sisters

Firefighter and emergency responders see a lot of trauma — devastating fires, accidents, illness, injury and death. It takes a toll.

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Adult at SMS tests COVID-positive

One of the adult personnel at Sisters Middle School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a message from Superintendent Curt Scholl.

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Walking through the Medicare maze

It’s that time of year again. Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7. Those who are turning 65, or have previously enrolled in Medicare programs, will find their mail boxes and email boxes crammed with offers for Medicare Advantage plans, supplemental or Medigap plans, and Part D plans.

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Intricately interwoven: Deschutes County’s COVID-19 analysis

Out of the turbulent 1970s, came this saying: “Think globally. Act locally.”

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Sheriff’s office launches ‘health of the force’ initiative

In 2019, 228 law enforcement officers in the United States took their own lives. The profession of law enforcement is one of the most potentially dangerous and traumatizing careers in the country.

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Asking the wrong diet questions

As a nutrition coach working with people to help them lead a more healthful life, I get questions constantly — questions such as: “Should I avoid grains?” “Does fruit have too much sugar?” “Will drinking diet soda give me headaches and disruptions to my wellbeing?”

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Staying fire-safe in the kitchen

The fall ushers in the season of home-cooked meals with family — which means more time in the kitchen. And that’s the most vulnerable place in the house to fire.

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