Happy kidneys make for a healthy body

Mar 13, 2019 | Our World

Small but mighty – our kidneys are essential to our health and well-being. Between 4 to 5 inches long, your kidney is about the size of a fist and yes – it looks like a kidney bean. Most people have two kidneys, but your body can function well with just one. Like the heart, lungs, and other organs in your body, kidneys have an important and unique job. They filter your blood, remove waste products, balance the water and salt levels in your body, and make urine. Ever feel like you have to pee? That’s your kidneys hard at work!

Legacy honors our team on the first annual National Hospitalist Day

Mar 05, 2019 | Our People

The first National Hospitalist Day is this Thursday, March 7. It's been 23 years since Robert Wachter, M.D., published his seminal publication entitled, "The emerging

Why should I be worried about HPV?

Jan 17, 2019 | Our World

Did you know it’s the most common of sexually transmitted infections? 79 million people h

Reduce your risk: The anti-cancer diet

Oct 05, 2018 | Our Communities

Cancer can be affected by many different factors – from chemicals in the environment, products you use in your home and even in what you eat. While there is no diet that will prevent getting cancer, your diet and dietary habits can help reduce your risk.

Exercise therapy relieves pain and fatigue from peripheral artery disease

Sep 10, 2018 | Our Patients

Physical exercise is good for our health. It’s well-established that exercise therapy is beneficial for treating and managing the symptoms of heart and vascular disease.

Be careful what you eat at the backyard barbecue

Jul 26, 2018 | Our World

Summer break often leads to backyard BBQ’s and family gatherings. These get-togethers are times of celebration, filled with good food and ample drinks. Howeve

Legacy Health announces new Chief Financial Officer, Anna Loomis, MBA

Jul 11, 2018 | Our People

Sixteen years later, Loomis returns to her roots, ready to tackle Oregon health care

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Your summer commute is looking dreary

Jul 05, 2018 | Our World

Beginning in early July and continuing through August, the Portland metro area will experience the busiest road construction season in a decade.

Smallest nursing unit makes major impact on Legacy Health Sock Drive

Dec 15, 2017 | Our Communities

Together, Legacy Health employees have collected almost 100,000 pairs of new socks since 2015

New socks for the walk to a better life

Dec 14, 2017 | Our Communities

Third annual Legacy Health Sock Drive collects almost 30,000 new pairs of socks for underserved neighbors