When you think of heart disease, you may picture an older man with a previous heart attack, high blood pressure and years of smoking history — but that's not the whole story. Even people who seem to be in perfect health can be affected by heart disease. By understanding common misconceptions, you can be better [...]
Editorial Note: Meet Cortnee Blayton, a social media marketer for an e-commerce company in Seattle, and join her in a #NWAdventists blogging journey about everyday faith. Her favorite Christian saying is "God doesn't call the qualified, but qualifies the called." "A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones" (Prov. [...]
A special Sabbath service at Tillamook Adventist Church on Nov. 11, 2023 capped a year-long 50th anniversary celebration of Adventist healthcare in Tillamook, Oregon. The word “community” reverberated among the current and previous hospital employees who gathered to reminisce and celebrate. “What has happened at this hospital has taken everyone pulling together,” said one employee.“When I lost my son, this place became my [...]
Walla Walla University School of Nursing received a $105,231 grant from Washington Student Achievement Council to upgrade nursing simulation labs on the Portland campus. This is the third significant grant awarded to the School of Nursing in the past year, continuing to support high-level nursing education at WWU. This grant will provide funds to modernize [...]
1. Acknowledge the presence of grief You aren’t bad or good for experiencing grief. It’s simply important to acknowledge that grief is something you feel and experience. On some days, it may feel more present than on other days. There is no time limit for grief. 2. Normalize Understand your grief process is unique to you. What used to be “abnormal” prior to the presence of grief may be considered “normal” [...]
Grief is the natural emotional response to loss. It can be caused by a variety of events, including the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job or a serious illness. Grief can also be caused by major life changes, such as moving to a new city or [...]
During a stay or short-term visit to the hospital, patients and their family members may need support to maintain their sense of strength and hope. The Adventist Health Spiritual Care team is there to help provide that support. The team of chaplains tends to the well-being of hospital staff members as well. They sit on [...]
He’s Alive Ministries, based in Spokane, Washington, released a new media series focusing on how to biblically improve your physical health, mental health and overall life. The series, The Law of Life Media Edition: Healing from Damaged Relationships, Depression and Disease, is based on a 278-page book written by Mark Sandoval, New Paradigm Ministries founder and [...]
In June 2023, Adventist Health welcomed Mid-Columbia Medical Center, now known as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, in The Dalles, Oregon, as the third hospital in the Adventist Health Oregon State Network. The new addition joins sister Oregon hospitals Adventist Health Portland and Adventist Health Tillamook. “We are so glad to celebrate nearly four years of collaborative conversations that brought us to this historic moment,” said Joyce Newmyer, Oregon [...]
Summer is here, and what better way is there to cool off on a hot day than with a refreshing fruit smoothie? Smoothies are the perfect solution because they are cold, creamy and packed with flavor. Not only are they delicious, but they are also a healthy treat that can be enjoyed anytime. Whether you're [...]
