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The Evergreen Frontline Experience and The Search for More Inclusive Pandemic Solutions
Please see the "Response to questions and comments about the Evergreen January townhall presentation" blog where Dr. Powell responds to...
We should expand the differential diagnosis and find more inclusive solutions
Our previous Oregon governor and retired Douglas County Emergency Department physician (1974-92) recently wrote a guest column for our...
A Covid Book Report
Alex Berenson, a graduate of Yale University was an investigative reporter for the New York times for about 10 years. He covered the drug...
Parables, Christmas, and US
An old parable written by an unknown Jewish writer: One of the just men came to Sodom, determined to save its inhabitants from sin and...
Got Milk? Breastmilk, That Is...
Let’s break breastmilk down and take a look at what makes it one of a kind.
Two Paths to One Destination
There were two influential prophetic books of the 20th century. In some ways these books are opposite in their ideas. In others, they are...
Vaccinating people who have had covid-19: why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US?
The question in the above headline comes from the title of the feature article in the September 13, 2021 issue of the British Medical...
Anecdotal Evidence
“That’s anecdotal evidence.” It’s a dismissive phrase. Whatever you just said is unreliable. Not to be trusted or taken seriously....
A Letter To The Community
Dear Evergreen Friends, Many of you may have seen or are aware of the recent letter published on behalf of DCIPA Board of Directors in...
Taking Care of Business Oct 2021
I never intended to be CEO. I fell into that role by necessity. I understood the business of medicine on a small scale. Directing a...
What's Involved at an Ultrasound Appointment?
Sonographers have the exciting job of examining your baby throughout the gestational period. Find out what all is involved.
Oregonian Response
Jeff Manning’s September 11 article depicted me an anti-vaccine physician dealing in misinformation about the Covid vaccine. That is...
Can We Talk?
I’ve had my 15 minutes of fame. I hope my time’s up. It’s overrated. On Friday, Sept 10, 2021, the News Review graciously issued an...
Scientific Correctness
Scientific Correctness and the Death of Truth The Federation of State Medical Boards’ Board of Directors recently released a statement...
An Honest Discussion
I sat in stunned disbelief as I read the front-page headline article of the News Review, written by Donovan Brink. I had just returned...
August Delta Surge
August 2021 Delta Surge: The Evergreen team depends on every player to serve our community. Douglas County is in the middle of the COVID...
Covid update, August 2021 - Ivermectin Addendum
I was surprised my mention of Ivermectin became such a flash point. Unfortunately, this focus misses the point I intended. Which is the...
State of Covid August 2021
State of Covid, August 2021 My view Simplistic solutions to complex problems are rarely correct. “Get vaccinated and wear the mask” is...
My RN is My Women's Health Advocate
Nurses are licensed health-care professionals who collaborate with teams to plan for patient care. Melissa Reppenhagen, RN.
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