Ten things to know about being pregnant in a pandemic

Jun 25, 2020 | Our Patients

What’s it like to be pregnant during a pandemic?  Megan Bass, R.N., a labor and delivery nurse at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center who gave birth to a beautiful girl named Joslin

In a kid’s emergency: Don’t wait

May 19, 2020 | Our Patients

If your child has an emergency, get to the ER — our children’s hospital is safe for kids and families during the COVID-19 crisis. Plus, delaying care can cause problems.  READ MORE >

Improve your care by preparing for it

May 13, 2020 | Our Patients

As a lung specialist and intensive care doctor with Legacy Health, Erika Moseson, M.D., is front and center in caring for patients through the coronavirus crisis.   This role has m

BE FAST in a stroke

May 05, 2020 | Our Patients

When it comes to strokes, acting quickly can make a huge difference –– experts say getting emergency help within an hour can improve your chances at a better recovery. Use

ERs stand ready and safe for all emergencies

Apr 29, 2020 | Our Patients

If you have any medical emergency, here is an important message from Dan Bissell, M.D.: It’s safe to come to the ER, even amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Hospitals ‘still a great place’ to deliver babies

Apr 13, 2020 | Our Patients

When it’s time for a baby to be born, it’s time. “Babies don’t care that the world is in a pandemic,” says Kristine Roesen, M.D., in an article in Portland Monthly.

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.

Grateful patient loses 80 pounds and makes a gift to honor his nurses

Sep 20, 2019 | Our Patients

James Harding knew it was time.

Best-kept secret in Portland: Legacy Cancer Institute

Aug 15, 2019 | Our Patients

They are the words you never want to hear, “I am so sorry, but you have breast cancer.” Eight words that can shatter you

Corneal transplants save a rescue pilot’s career

Jul 23, 2019 | Our Patients

Dave Simeur is a pilot for federal law enforcement. He’s rescued Boy Scouts on Mount Baker and chased a killer on Mount Rainier. He’s hauled blood for blood banks and swooped into hurricane zones.