The Base Tan Myth
(Oliver Wisco) Skin cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in the United States. Melanoma represents…
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Investing in Crisis Care Strengthens Communities
(Willow Place | Photo courtesy of Pinnacle Architecture) Across Oregon, communities are working to address…
Massage for the Central Oregon Lifestyle
Our beautiful Central Oregon landscape offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities, but the physical demands…
La Pine Celebrates Opening of New Affordable Housing Complex
(Phase 1 of Wickiup Station, shown here at the grand opening, consists of 39 units,…
Bend-Based Osheru Reaches a New Stage in Oregon-Grown Medical Innovation
(Patricia Buehler, MD, MPH) A question raised in clinical practice by two Central Oregon surgeons…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Celebrates Big Brothers Big Sisters Month This September
This September, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar…
Central Oregon Business Community Invited to Weigh In on Proposed Psilocybin Fee Increases
Central Oregon business owners and community members are being encouraged to participate in upcoming Oregon…
City & County Officials Spotlight Clean Transportation Benefits of Clean Cars & Electric Vehicles
Deschutes County Commissioner and Oregon Transportation Commission member Phil Chang, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, Bend City Councilor…
September Suicide Prevention Trainings & Events Planned Across Central Oregon
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Deschutes County Health Services and the Central…
Keep Central Oregon Skies Dark for Migrating Birds
(Graphic courtesy of Bend Night Sky Alliance) Bend Night Sky Alliance, the East Cascades Bird…