Dedicated To Protecting What Matters Most
Medical professionals used to associate colorectal cancer as a disease of older adults, but recent statistics paint a troubling picture for younger Americans. The American Cancer Society estimates that 158,850 Americans will receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis in...
Getting into a car accident during your daily commute can turn an ordinary day into a stressful ordeal. In Oregon, what you do right after a collision is critical for protecting both your physical health and your legal rights. Following the correct steps can make all...
Birth injuries can greatly affect a child’s brain development and lead to learning, memory and attention difficulties. Because cognitive development determines how children think, reason and learn, brain damage at birth can permanently affect these essential skills....
For new families, bringing a baby into the world is often filled with excitement, hope and careful, meticulous planning. Families trust their medical team to monitor both the parent and baby throughout labor and respond when concerns arise. While many deliveries...
After a car crash, you may discover that the person who caused the accident does not have insurance. This creates a stressful situation in Oregon, where roughly one in seven drivers lacks the required coverage. An at-fault driver might have no insurance or carry...
Labor induction can potentially help when continuing a pregnancy creates risks for you or your baby. However, induction must be carefully timed, properly monitored and based on a medical reason. When medication or other methods are used incorrectly, complications can...
Patients who are receiving medical care expect that their doctors will make decisions that are in their best interest. This requires that the doctor meet or exceed the standard of care in the case. If the standard of care isn’t met, the patient may suffer...
When you find out that you have cancer, your focus shifts to receiving treatments and maximizing recovery. But what happens when you discover that your advanced diagnosis could have been prevented earlier? This news can be painful to carry, and feeling angry about it...
Every kick, flutter and ultrasound image carries a reassuring message: your baby is growing. Part of the reason for these prenatal visits is to monitor the baby’s growth. Prenatal care relies on targeted tests that track how your baby develops and how well the...
Uterine rupture is a rare but potentially life threatening pregnancy complication that requires immediate medical attention. When diagnosis or treatment is delayed, the condition may lead to severe bleeding, emergency surgery and serious harm to both the mother and...