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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 2021
I 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 Response
Jeff 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 Correctness
Scientific Correctness and the Death of Truth The Federation of State Medical Boards’ Board of Directors recently released a statement...
An Honest Discussion
I 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 Surge
August 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 Addendum
I 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 2021
State 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 Advocate
Nurses 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 Health
Being 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 Required
Informed consent for a medical intervention involves sharing known and potential risks. This blog represents my effort to provide a...


Painful Periods
Up to 15% of women will miss out on work or school due to the severity of pain associated with their period.
CEO Blog June 2021
I hope you have that place in you. Hidden, even from you, intuition springing from values, incubation growing into illumination –...


COVID-19 VACCINATION UNDER EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION: IMPORTANCE OF INFORMED CONSENT (Rev.8/29/21)
COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMED CONSENT FORM A foundational principal for the ethical practice of medicine in America is informed consent....


Scientific Censorship
On March 18, the governor of Florida held a round table discussion with the physicians and scientists who supported a focused protection...
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