Prevent glaucoma: Get an eye exam

Jan 16, 2020 | Our World

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. The disease is a progressive degeneration of the optic nerve, which connects the eye and the brain.

Milk donation improves infants’ lives

Jan 06, 2020 | Our Communities

Rebekah Hardgrove’s son was born prematurely and needed extra milk from other mothers in the early days of his life

Get your flu shot: Here is why

Dec 02, 2019 | Our People

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Innovative surgery offers relief to lymphedema patient

Nov 24, 2019 | Our Patients

Suzanne Fountain was enjoying a bubble bath until she discovered a lump. Doctors confirmed the worst; it was stage three breast cancer. “I wondered, ‘How could this happen to me?’” says Suzanne, owner of LexiDog Boutique & Social Club, and an active and healthy person.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center names new president

Nov 20, 2019 | Our People

Legacy Health announced the appointment of Jon Hersen, FACHE, MHA, MBA, as the new president of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, effective December 8, 2019.

Legacy seeks to slow flu in homeless with donated vaccines

Nov 14, 2019 | Our Communities

Central to the homelessness crisis is public health. Legacy Health is helping with donations of flu and hepatitis A vaccines to groups that serve vulnerable populations. “Avoiding

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center hosts World Diabetes Day event for the public

Nov 06, 2019 | Our Communities

On Thursday, November 14, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., Legacy Salmon Creek diabetes experts and a host of community partners are hosting a health fair to share information on living healthy with diabetes. The event includes healthy cooking and exercise demonstrations, presentations, free samples, education and more for the whole family.

Children's surgery center earns achievement for excellence

Nov 04, 2019 | Our People

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has verified Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel as a Level 1 Children&rs

Program feeds discharged patients who may not cook for themselves

Oct 30, 2019 | Our Communities

The deliveries came to Susan Marsh’s front door every Tuesday: cheesecake, sweet and tangy; salmon for dinner, omelets and sausage and fresh fruit for breakfast. Salads and cheeseburgers. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

Legacy Health announces new president for Columbia Region

Oct 14, 2019 | Our People

Legacy Health today announced Gretchen Nichols BSN, MBA, as president for the Columbia Region. Her responsibilities will include leadership of Legacy Emanuel and Legacy Mount Hood medical centers. Leg