Topic: Pulmonary Medicine

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Portland Monthly’s 2024 Top Medical Providers

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
113 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Voted as “Top Providers” by Peers Portland, OR – November 29, 2023 — One hundred and thirteen providers at The Oregon Clinic…
Pulmonary Vascular Institute PHA Accreditation 2023-2026

The Oregon Clinic Pulmonary Vascular Institute Receives a Second PHCC Accreditation

Friday, September 29, 2023
The Oregon Clinic Pulmonary Vascular Institute became the first accredited Center in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest in 2016. Today, it remains the only accredited location in Oregon, and is…

75 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Providers” by Peers

Friday, December 2, 2022
Portland, OR – November 22, 2022 — Seventy-five providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Medical Providers” list, recognized by their peers as…

Dr. Michael Skokan Interviewed by Public News Service About Lung Cancer Awareness

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Dr. Michael Skokan, pulmonologist at The Oregon Clinic, was interviewed on a radio program for Public News Service to bring awareness to Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Source: November Brings Awareness to…

Dr. Rhett Cummings interviewed about OHA mask guidance in health care settings

Monday, October 10, 2022
Dr. Rhett Cummings, pulmonologist at The Oregon Clinic, was interviewed by FOX 12 Oregon on the Oregon Health Authority’s recent decision to differ with the CDC and continue requiring masks…

4 Tips to Stay Healthy This Winter

Monday, December 6, 2021
When winter approaches, staying healthy and preventing illness is always a priority. This year, as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever. “Although COVID-19…

72 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Doctors” by Peers

Friday, December 3, 2021
Seventy-two providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners” list, recognized by their peers as among the best…

November is National COPD Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe and can cause severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.  As of 2019, COPD is the third leading…

Exhausted health care workers call Delta surge ‘hardest time’ of the pandemic

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
At Providence Portland Medical Center, doctors and nurses struggle to keep an ICU full of mostly unvaccinated COVID patients from becoming overwhelmed. Watch this video collaboration between Providence Portland and…

Results of Lung Cancer Screening in the Community

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Source: Results of Lung Cancer Screening in the Community

Clinic Address Changes & Updates

Friday, January 29, 2021
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine West – Tualatin & Cardiology Shared Suite Starting January 29, our Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine West – Tualatin group will move from…

43 Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Medical Providers” by Peers

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Forty-three providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Medical Providers” list, recognized by their peers as among the best in the region. Spanning…

Dr. Hotchkin on Treating COVID-19 Patients

Friday, November 20, 2020
Dr. David Hotchkin, a pulmonary and critical care physician at The Oregon Clinic, describes his experience with treating COVID-19 patients. He and his colleagues are seeing younger and sicker patients…

Dr. Hotchkin Describes Experience Treating COVID-19 Patients

Thursday, November 19, 2020
Source: ‘We see individuals who are otherwise healthy, literally dying’: Oregon doctor shares experiences of treating COVID-19

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, November 2, 2020
This November, we’re raising awareness of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US to encourage more early screening, diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, most lung cancers are…

Wildfire Smoke: Tips for Protecting Your Lungs

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Destructive wildfires ravaged the Western United States this year. Unfortunately, it may be a trend we continue to see each year. The smoke this fall has impacted nearly every Oregonian.…

66 Doctors and Nurses at The Oregon Clinic Recognized by Peers as Among the Best

Friday, January 3, 2020
Portland, OR – 66 physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors and Nurses” list, recognized by their…

Dr. William Bowerfind Featured in KGW Story on Vaping Crisis

Monday, November 4, 2019
Read the story here: KGW tested six vaping products. Here’s what was actually in them | kgw.com

Pulmonary Clinical Trials at The Oregon Clinic

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Did you know that there are many opportunities to have your patients participate in pulmonary clinical trials at The Oregon Clinic? We offer a variety of clinical research trials in…

First in Oregon: The Oregon Clinic Receives National Designation for Expertise in Complex Lung Disease

Friday, July 26, 2019
The Oregon Clinic joins Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s national Care Center Network The Oregon Clinic is now recognized by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) as one of only sixty-eight medical centers…

45 Physicians and Physician Assistants at The Oregon Clinic Recognized by Peers as Among the Best

Thursday, December 27, 2018
45 physicians and physician assistants at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were recognized by their peers as among the best in the region. Spanning a variety of specialties, Portland Monthly’s just…

Asthma Center Launched at The Oregon Clinic

Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The Oregon Clinic Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep East has launched the only comprehensive asthma center in Portland. We provide comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation and management of patients with asthma with…

42 Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized by Peers as Among the Best

Friday, January 5, 2018
42 physicians and physician assistants at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were recognized by their peers as among the best in the region. Spanning a variety of specialties, Portland Monthly’s 2018…

Beyond the Prescription Pad: Group Collaborates to Treat Pulmonary Hypertension

Thursday, July 20, 2017
The new Pulmonary Vascular Institute at The Oregon Clinic brings local experts together to treat pulmonary hypertension, striving not only to provide high-quality and compassionate patient care but also to…

All About: Pulmonary Hypertension

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) – high blood pressure in the lungs – is a common condition. While most people are aware of their blood pressure, many are surprised to learn that…

59 Doctors at The Oregon Clinic Recognized by Peers as Among the Best

Monday, January 23, 2017
A record 59 doctors at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were recognized by their peers as among the best in the region this January. Spanning a variety of specialties, Portland Monthly’s…

Determined to Dream

Monday, July 25, 2016
Dottie, a 79 year-old wife and mother, had grown accustomed to feeling fatigued all the time. Tired was her normal. In late 1999, while traveling with family, her sister mentioned…

The Oregon Clinic Expands Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Specialty

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Portland, OR The Oregon Clinic, the largest private specialty physician practice in Oregon, continues to grow and will welcome the physicians and nurse practitioners of Oregon Pulmonary Associates, P.C. (OPA)…

Congratulations To Our 2016 Top Doctors!

Monday, January 4, 2016
We are proud to announce the inclusion of 36 providers from The Oregon Clinic in this year’s Portland Monthly Magazine list of Top Doctors & Nurses. Portland Monthly invited every licensed doctor, physician…

Make 2016 The Year You Quit: Tips for Quitting Smoking

Monday, November 23, 2015
Quitting isn’t just about your lungs. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, from your brain to your bones. Thankfully, even those that have smoked for decades can benefit…

Four things to know about screening for lung cancer (Infographic)

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Screening for lung cancer involves a test that can detect a cancer before there are any symptoms. Screening for certain types of cancer has been shown to reduce deaths by…

Cancer Screenings for Women: What You Need to Know

Monday, October 12, 2015
Cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States after heart disease. Fortunately, we have many effective screening tests available that help with prevention, early…

These three things can help reduce stress if you or a loved one receives unexpected end-of-life care

Thursday, June 11, 2015
A recent article in the New York Times by Sandeep Jauhar, entitled “It’s not just about quality of life,” addresses a topic that is difficult to talk about: delivering aggressive medical…

Star Trek Actor Leonard Nimoy’s Death from COPD: What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Friday, February 27, 2015
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the most common lung diseases, typically afflicting current or former smokers, and is the third leading cause of death in the United States.…

Introducing Our 15 Top Doctors of 2015

Friday, December 19, 2014
We are proud to announce the inclusion of fifteen providers from The Oregon Clinic in this year’s Portland Monthly Magazine list of Top Doctors & Nurses. Portland Monthly invited every licensed doctor, physician…

How Can We Reduce Deaths From Lung Cancer?

Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Lung Cancer Screening with yearly ultra low dose CT scans of the lungs is gaining increasing national attention as the number of medical societies and expert panels recommending screening continue…

The Most Significant Medical Development of 2014

Monday, November 24, 2014
Dr. Brad Glavan explains why his pick for the most significant medical development of 2014 actually occurred in 2013. In 2014, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths…

Lung Cancer Screening Program at The Oregon Clinic Receives ACR Designation

Monday, September 22, 2014
Only program in Portland to be designated by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for quality and patient safety The Oregon Clinic is excited to announce that its new Lung…

Five Scary Facts about Lung Cancer & Smoking

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Lung Cancer Screening Program Now Available at The Oregon Clinic

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Quick and easy screening program uses ultra low-dose CT scanners, meets all specified USPSTF requirements, and is coordinated through the patient’s primary care physician. The US Preventive Services Task Force…

7 Common Questions About E-Cigarettes

Wednesday, March 19, 2014
What is an e-cigarette? Known by many names, the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette, electronic vaping device, personal vaporizer, digital vapor device) is, at its most basic level, an electronic nicotine delivery…

2014 Flu Season Information

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Influenza Season Is Here in Full Swing; are you and your family ready? Pulmonologists from The Oregon Clinic say it’s not too late to get your flu shot and help…

Influenza season is here in full swing. Are you ready?

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
 PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 7, 2014 — Pulmonologists from The Oregon Clinic say it’s not too late to get your flu shot and help prevent yourself and others from getting sick…

Dr. Jason Wells Joins the Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division

Thursday, August 16, 2012
Jason C. Wells, MD, has joined the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of The Oregon Clinic. Dr. Wells recently completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at…

The Oregon Clinic Welcomes Dr. Vikram Sahni to Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Oregon Clinic welcomes Vikram Sahni, MD, to its Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine division. Dr. Sahni is board certified in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal…

Volunteers at The Oregon Clinic Provide Free Medical Care to Portland’s Uninsured Through Project Access NOW

Thursday, December 29, 2011
The physicians at The Oregon Clinic have a long history of volunteerism around the world. No less important is their continuing support for local groups such as Project Access NOW…

The Oregon Clinic’s Welcomes Dr. Bradford J. Glavan, Triple-Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care

Thursday, September 8, 2011
The Oregon Clinic is honored to welcome Bradford Joseph Glavan, MD, to its Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine division.   Dr. Glavan is triple board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease…

Dr. James R. Patterson of The Oregon Clinic Awarded a Gold Medal from Columbia University’s Medical School

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Award Pays Tribute to Physician’s Lifelong Achievements as Clinician, Educator and Patient Advocate Dr. James R. Patterson, a physician with the Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division at The…

Large Donation Made to Oregon Food Bank by The Oregon Clinic’s Gateway Office Building

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
In an effort to give back to the community and help those in need, doctors, medical providers and staff at The Oregon Clinic’s Gateway Office Building donated a record amount…

The Oregon Clinic Welcomes New Physician to Pulmonary and Critical Care Division

Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Oregon Clinic’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Division is pleased to welcome David Hotchkin, M.D.  Dr. Hotchkin is board certified in Pulmonary Medicine and is board eligible in Critical Care…

The Oregon Clinic Opens New 100,000 Square Feet Sustainable Patient Care Center in Portland’s Growing Gateway District

Tuesday, October 3, 2006
The Oregon Clinic today announced its new medical office building located at 1111 NE 99th Ave at the Gateway Transit Center is now open for business. The 100,000 square foot…