Parables, Christmas, and USAn old parable written by an unknown Jewish writer: One of the just men came to Sodom, determined to save its inhabitants from sin and...
Got Milk? Breastmilk, That Is...Let’s break breastmilk down and take a look at what makes it one of a kind.
Two Paths to One DestinationThere were two influential prophetic books of the 20th century. In some ways these books are opposite in their ideas. In others, they are...
Vaccinating people who have had covid-19: why doesn’t natural immunity count in the US?The question in the above headline comes from the title of the feature article in the September 13, 2021 issue of the British Medical...
Anecdotal Evidence“That’s anecdotal evidence.” It’s a dismissive phrase. Whatever you just said is unreliable. Not to be trusted or taken seriously....
A Letter To The Community Dear Evergreen Friends, Many of you may have seen or are aware of the recent letter published on behalf of DCIPA Board of Directors in...
Taking Care of Business Oct 2021I never intended to be CEO. I fell into that role by necessity. I understood the business of medicine on a small scale. Directing a...
What's Involved at an Ultrasound Appointment? Sonographers have the exciting job of examining your baby throughout the gestational period. Find out what all is involved.
Oregonian ResponseJeff Manning’s September 11 article depicted me an anti-vaccine physician dealing in misinformation about the Covid vaccine. That is...
Can We Talk?I’ve had my 15 minutes of fame. I hope my time’s up. It’s overrated. On Friday, Sept 10, 2021, the News Review graciously issued an...
Scientific CorrectnessScientific Correctness and the Death of Truth The Federation of State Medical Boards’ Board of Directors recently released a statement...
An Honest DiscussionI sat in stunned disbelief as I read the front-page headline article of the News Review, written by Donovan Brink. I had just returned...
August Delta SurgeAugust 2021 Delta Surge: The Evergreen team depends on every player to serve our community. Douglas County is in the middle of the COVID...
Covid update, August 2021 - Ivermectin AddendumI was surprised my mention of Ivermectin became such a flash point. Unfortunately, this focus misses the point I intended. Which is the...
State of Covid August 2021State of Covid, August 2021 My view Simplistic solutions to complex problems are rarely correct. “Get vaccinated and wear the mask” is...
My RN is My Women's Health AdvocateNurses are licensed health-care professionals who collaborate with teams to plan for patient care. Melissa Reppenhagen, RN.
The Rewards of Working at Evergreen Women's HealthBeing a receptionist in Women’s Health is a little different than your typical front desk position. Find out what makes it so rewarding...
7/7/21 Sincere Inquiry May Result in COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Transparency is RequiredInformed consent for a medical intervention involves sharing known and potential risks. This blog represents my effort to provide a...
Painful PeriodsUp to 15% of women will miss out on work or school due to the severity of pain associated with their period.