Recognizing Stroke Symptoms: BE FAST Could Save a Life (Maybe Your Own)
When it comes to stroke, every second counts. Knowing what to look for and acting quickly can mean the difference between recovery and permanent damage.
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Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack (also called a myocardial infarction). Would you recognize the symptoms if it happened to you or a loved one?
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Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day, every day, without taking a single vacation. Yet most of us only think about it when something feels wrong.
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Have you thought about your next cancer screenings?
There are a variety of reasons someone may get cancer: lifestyle, environment, and infectious disease are the most common causes for preventable cancers. But some cancers aren’t preventable, which is why it is important to talk to your doctor about your risk level and...
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New Robot in the Emergency Department Increases Access to Stroke Care
Sky Lakes recently upgraded our Stroke Robot to the TelaDoc Mini, an incredible asset to our Emergency Department and Stroke Program. Sky Lakes contracts with Providence TeleStroke, a network of on-call neurologists that diagnose and treat strokes within seconds of a stroke patient arriving...
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Cancer Treatment Center Accepts a $10,000 Donation
Sky Lakes’ Cancer Treatment Center accepted a $10,000 donation from the Klamath Freedom Celebration. Klamath Freedom Celebration collects donations throughout the year at various community events, one of their biggest fundraising events is the Chris Brown Memorial Ride-Walk-Run. Donations to Fight Cancer go directly...
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2021 Well-Child Clinic at Cascades East Family Medicine
Cascades East Family Medicine hosted their annual well-child clinic.
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OPB Talks to Sky Lakes Medical Center Doctors
OPB’s Dave Miller sat down with Dr. Holly Montjoy and Dr. Grant Niskanen of Sky Lakes Medical Center to talk about how their community and local leaders are handling the pandemic. You can listen to the segment at OPB.
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Why Antibiotics May Be Harmful
When used appropriately, antibiotics save lives. But any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance – the inability of an antibiotic to kill bacteria.