While we remain concerned and vigilant regarding the global health crisis COVID-19 presents, the mental well-being of those affected directly and indirectly by the health, economic, and social fallout of the pandemic must be top of mind as well. In addition to the mental toll, prolonged stress of the kind we’ve experienced over the last few months has serious health implications including lowering immune function and increasing inflammation.
Read moreWalk This Way
In the last few months, many of our usual practices and routines have changed, including our fitness regimens. When once we may have been on the elliptical or riding the stationary bike, we’ve turned to perhaps the oldest of all pastimes: walking!
Read moreWe're Reopening with a Limited Schedule Monday, May 11th!
With the recent flattening of our local curve, and in conjunction with Governor Brown’s announcement that non-emergent medical procedures may recommence, we are happy to announce that we will be reopening for care with a limited schedule on Monday, May 11th!
Read moreTribute to Essential Workers
Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear scrubs. Some wear uniforms. And some wear what you're wearing right now.
Read moreTelemedicine Explained + FAQs
We look forward to walking you through the Virtual Health or Telemedicine process. You will be surprised how easy it is!
Read moreTemporary Closure
As a result of increasing concern about coronavirus and the health and safety of our patients and staff, we are closing Equilibrium to all non-emergent patients for two weeks beginning March 21st with a tentative reopening date of Monday, April 6th.
Read moreAdvice from an ER doctor
In the interest of ensuring that as many people as possible have credible information about the current situation, we'd like to share the following from a close friend of Drs. Nicole and Shireesh who is a local ER doctor:
Read moreManaging Stress
As we continue to develop our knowledge and discover new things, it has become increasingly clear that our mental health and physical well-being are intertwined. During times of stress it’s important to care for both our physical and our mental health. It’s good to have a “toolkit” of strategies to use when facing everyday stresses, as well as extraordinary circumstances.
Read moreWe are open and taking extra precautions
To provide clarity for those with questions or concerns about what we are doing during the current coronavirus outbreak, we would like to provide the following information that is supported by current facts from both the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers For Disease Control.
Read moreHeat Therapy vs. Cold Therapy: How to Know When to Use Each
We get frequent questions about when to use cold vs. heat therapy when dealing with pain or injury. Read on for the most current and evidence-based answer to this question.
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