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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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Fall fruits and veggies are great for health

Cooler days mean cozy, comforting meals. Fall is a time of year when many people look forward to savoring seasonal flavors.

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Services for seniors more critical than ever

The population of Sisters Country is aging — and the challenges of aging are exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Nutrition essential for health

When you’re enjoying a great slice of pizza, you’re probably not thinking about the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrition it provides: the lycopene in the tomato sauce, iron in the meat, calcium in the cheese. Or the carbs, fat, and protein that help your body run.

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The high price of living out loud

In his 20s, Jack McGowan had a dream job.

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Pushing hard through adversity

Nobody who knows Jerry Baldock is surprised to see that not even a serious health crisis can keep him down.

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How to know when it’s time to seek help for seniors

More and more of us are living longer. People celebrating their century mark are no longer an oddity and those living to 85 and beyond are much more common.

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Local author takes readers beyond depression

Feeling blue? Ever feel like the blues won’t lift? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans live with depression. What might come as a surprise: about half of those diagnosed with depression are eventually re-diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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Resources for learning about bipolar disorder

Over 21 million Americans have mood disorders. Bipolar disorder in particular, also known as manic-depressive illness, affects a whopping 2.8 percent of the U.S. population. With statistics like these, there’s a good chance you or someone you know is dealing with this condition—and some may be misdiagnosed with depression. Learn more in local author Willa Goodfellow’s “Prozac Monologues” (see related article) and from the following resources.

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Local business sponsors blood drive

Energyneering Solutions, Inc. (ESI) and the Sisters Airport hosted a Red Cross blood drive last Thursday.

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Red Cross seeks volunteers for fire season

Experts say the Pacific Northwest could be in for a busy wildfire season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in local communities.

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Preparing for wildfire season

Nobody wants to think about it much, but the advent of beautiful, sunny, hot weather also marks the arrival of wildfire season in Sisters Country.

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Stabilization Center opens doors in Bend

The Deschutes County Stabilization Center is now open and serving children and adults who are in need of short-term, mental-health crisis assessment and stabilization.

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Top health official: No virus surge since state reopening

Oregon hasn’t seen a coronavirus resurgence in the weeks since most counties began to slowly reopen businesses, the state’s top health official said Wednesday, June 3.

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Sisters ‘Prevent Diabetes’ class hits halfway mark

What does it take to change your life and improve your health? Classmates in Sisters are finding answers as they seek ways to avoid Type 2 diabetes. Most of the adult students either have pre-diabetes or are teetering on the edge of a diagnosis. It’s Kylie Loving’s job to guide students who either have pre-diabetes or are concerned about getting the potentially debilitating disease. A collaboration with Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon, the Sisters program began in January with a dozen participants. Together they’re navigating the challenges and rewards of getting active, losing weight and feeling better.

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Creating community one ‘Village’ at a time

In last year’s Sisters Country Vision project, one of the most important elements identified that residents care about is maintaining the livability of Sisters Country as the population increases. Currently, a group of neighbors think they have found a way to encourage creating, maintaining, and deepening the sense of community that makes Sisters such a special place — growth or not.

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OHA to distribute Remdesivir to hospitals

Oregon has received its first shipments of Remdesivir, an experimental drug that has been used to treat patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19.

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