Adventist Health Columbia Gorge

11/06/2025

Our community has spoken and voted us the 2025 Best of the Gorge Gold Medal winner for hospitals. Jayme Thompson, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, accepted the award on behalf of our amazing team who puts our mission of health, wholeness and hope at the front of all they do. Read more: https://ahlink.org/3LsaWqy

11/05/2025

Though 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 80% of them don’t know it. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, there’s hope. Visit ahlink.org/4eHVLDq to learn how your primary care provider can help you get screened and make healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent or even reverse diabetes.

11/05/2025

This month, we honor the dedicated caregivers who bring comfort, compassion, and healing into the homes of those we serve. Thank you for your dedication and the meaningful difference you make every day.

11/02/2025

It can seem like teens are glued to their cellphones. They keep us connected with our teens, especially during the schoolyear, when the family is heading different directions everyday. But they can also have a negative impact on their mental health. More screen time and social media use can lead to an increase in depression, negative body image, poor-quality sleep and stress. If you’re wondering how to help your teen set healthy boundaries with screens, visit ahlink.org/3OpWFIT for tips.

Uncover the impact of screen time on teen mental health. Learn about depression, anxiety and setting healthy boundaries for a balanced digital lifestyle.

11/01/2025

November is Gratitude Month! A thankful heart can lift your spirit, strengthen your body, and even lengthen your life. Try our list of 30 things to be grateful for or create your own, then share it with someone who makes you smile. Let’s spread a little more thanks!

11/01/2025

Heart attacks are not just a man’s problem. A recent study from the American Heart Association found women are at a higher risk than men of dying within five years of their first heart attack.

Even the so-called widow-maker heart attack can strike women. In our latest blog post, we share what makes this type so dangerous, how women experience heart attacks differently and what you can do to reduce your risk. Visit ahlink.org/4eluq8U to read it.

10/29/2025

What's it like to be a resident physician at Adventist Health Sonora?

Follow along with Iman Tassavvor, MD, a second-year resident in our family medicine residency rural training program, for a day in the life.

Learn more about how the Hanford Sonora Family Medicine Residency Rural Training Program is training the next generation of rural medicine physicians: ahlink.org/4qs5PXu

10/29/2025

Our Oregon Network recruitment team has been meeting with students at and inviting them to see what makes Oregon a great place to grow!

10/28/2025

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, most often in the leg, and it can become life-threatening if the clot travels to the lungs. Rapid diagnosis and treatment save lives. That's why our new outpatient VTE (Venous Thromboembolism) program at the Visalia Medical Clinic brings lab tests, imaging, the Anticoagulation and Thrombosis Service, and pharmacy together under one roof, making it easier, faster, and more affordable for patients to get the care they need. And when combined with caring healthcare professionals like Andrea Van Beek, DNP, patients can count on compassionate, skilled care every step of the way.

10/28/2025

There are two key types of genetic testing in cancer care. One analyzes a patient’s DNA to identify inherited mutations that may increase cancer risk. The other examines the tumor’s DNA to help tailor treatment to its specific genetic profile. Both tests are typically completed within a few weeks just using saliva or blood samples. Learn more about genetic testing at ahlink.org/4nQ3Iug.

10/27/2025

Heart attacks are not just a man’s problem. A recent study from the American Heart Association found women are at a higher risk than men of dying within five years of their first heart attack.

Even the so-called widow-maker heart attack can strike women. In our latest blog post, we share what makes this type so dangerous, how women experience heart attacks differently and what you can do to reduce your risk. Visit ahlink.org/4eluq8U to read it.

10/25/2025

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” — Romans 12:2

10/24/2025

Stephanie Wallace, Director of the Heart and Vascular, MedSurg, and Mental Health units at Adventist Health St. Helena, joins host Japhet De Oliveira for an inspiring conversation about encouraging professional development, pursuing positive relationships, and her dedication to her career with Adventist Health.

Listen here: ahlink.org/42EbXSb

10/23/2025

A social worker with Adventist Health, Ann brought her trademark strength and optimism to her cancer diagnosis. Although breast cancer is part of her story, it does not define who she is. She is a sister, a wife, a mother of two — and she is more than breast cancer.

Ann took action when she felt a lump in her right breast. You can take control of your health too. Visit AdventistHealth.org/BreastHealth to schedule a mammogram today.

10/22/2025

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is proud to be one of the nation’s first Planetree hospitals. Our Labyrinth Garden is an expression of that vision. Learn more about our labyrinth and this legacy of healing: https://ahlink.org/48BBmQl.

10/22/2025

Q: When was Breast Cancer Awareness month first held?
A: October 1986.

Test your knowledge of more facts as we kick off the 39th annual —and help make breast cancer a thing of the past by learning more about prevention, detection and treatment: ahlink.org/3TfRQTR

10/22/2025

Q: When was Breast Cancer Awareness month first held?
A: October 1986.

Test your knowledge of more facts as we kick off the 39th annual —and help make breast cancer a thing of the past by learning more about prevention, detection and treatment: ahlink.org/3TfRQTR

10/21/2025

From the runway-ready fashion show to our incredible community, the energy was nothing short of amazing at VIPink, the Breast Event of the Year hosted by the Adventist Health AIS Cancer Center! Thank you to all who brought this incredible event to life.

Let’s keep the momentum going through as we continue to raise awareness, support survivors, and inspire others to prioritize breast health.

To schedule your mammogram or learn more about our breast health services, visit AdventistHealth.org/BreastHealth.

10/21/2025

Let them know you’re thinking about them during —and hopefully share a smile too.

Tag a woman you care about in the comments, share on your timeline and reach out to the women in your life to let them know you care about their health during October and all year long.

10/20/2025

Wishing a joyful and radiant Diwali to all who are celebrating!

May this festival of lights bring brightness to your home, joy to your heart, and peace to the year ahead. We hope you feel surrounded by love, community, and the warm spirit of celebration.