Cancer patients comforted by church quilts

Mar 03, 2017 | Our Communities

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The power of flowers

Feb 09, 2017 | Our Communities

Flowers can heal. They can say many things: I love you, get well, congratulations. They can provide a sense of comfort, warmth, and belonging. A single flower can bring pure joy and brighten someone's day.

Medication take-back provides safe drug disposal

Feb 09, 2017 | Our Communities

Substance abuse and accidental overdose from prescription pain medications have reached alarming levels. A 2010 national survey on drug use and health showed that 12.4 million people used prescription pain relievers without a medical need.

Art in the healing environment

Aug 10, 2016 | Our World

Health care research has shown that the physical environment and how we experience it with our senses influences our mind-body connection and health.  Studies make a strong link between arts and the healing process.

Inspiring a healthy lifestyle

Jun 17, 2016 | Our People

June 16, 2016 Anna Mitchell, a pediatric nurse at Randall Children's Hospital, is an inspiration to her co-workers. Anna was a runner for years with a passion to stay healthy. T

Passage quilts bring comfort at Legacy Mount Hood

Jun 16, 2016 | Our Communities

Theresa Robinette won't forget the beautiful quilt placed on her mother, Mary Cannada, as she was nearing the end of her life at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. “The quilt is more precious

140th anniversary staff story contest winners revealed

May 18, 2016 | Our People

After Ashley Folsom experienced an unimaginable family tragedy, she did some soul searching and decided to pursue a new career path.  She applied for the unit secretary position in Legacy Good Samaritan’ Labor and Delivery Department and was hired the same day as her interview.

Passage quilts help families cope with loss

Apr 21, 2016 | Our Communities

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time for a family. Actions that people take to express support helps a family cope with their loss. The Passage Quilt program at Legacy Mount Ho

Compassionate donations ease patient's journey

Feb 29, 2016 | Our Patients

A young woman with Crohn’s disease was receiving medical care on the surgical services recovery unit at Legacy Mount Hood.  Amanda Jonas, 22, had recently moved from California, and didn

Harmony brings peace to kids at CARES Northwest

Jan 28, 2016 | Our People

The latest staff member at CARES Northwest listens to kids, makes them feel safe, doesn't judge them and she even helps them close the door. Harmony is a 4-year-old Golden Lab, trained at Can