Ordnance Brewing, a tap house, located just off of I-5 in Wilsonville, Oregon, is a brightly-lit place with barrels for seats and food truck menus for happy hour. Behind the bar is the refrigerator-cold room that houses all of the untapped beer waiting to be sipped. It is in this room where two veterans tapped […]
As we have made it through a record snow and ice storm, people in Portland are wary of the cold. Dr. James Strange, an attending physician and assistant professor at UWS, shares some quick and easy tips to keep warm outside and at home. Warm yourself first – It is easier and faster to warm […]
The beginning of each year often sparks a “time to get healthy” flame in many. After indulging during the holidays, it is not uncommon for people to want to make healthier choices, increase energy levels and even shed a few pounds. One easy way to help with this is by increasing your vegetable intake. One […]
Chicken and Dumplings Serves 6 to 8 For the chicken 1 large fryer chicken, neck and gizzards removed 1 onion, cut in half and peeled 3 carrots, cut into large pieces 3 stalks of celery, cut into large pieces Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste For the dumplings 3 cups White Lily all-purpose flour […]
Welcome Fran Rodriguez, a licensed massage therapist, to the East Portland clinic. She is inspired by the people she works with every day, and we are excited to have her. Q&A with Fran What is your favorite part about working at a UWS clinic? I get to work with professionals, the chiropractors and the fabulous […]
It is expected that school-aged children use backpacks to carry books and other supplies to and from school. It is even common to see preschool and kindergarten children wearing backpacks that appear to be nearly half their size! When appropriately used, a backpack allows a child to carry necessary items to school safely and conveniently. […]
The Health Centers of UWS – East Portland clinic moved to 12615 NE Halsey Street, a location newly purchased by University of Western States. The transition to the new location took place in early January 2017 after the completion of minor interior and exterior improvements. The new clinic site provides an improved environment for patient […]
With the arrival of the fall season, this means it’s time for pumpkin flavored (fill in the blank)! It is important to remember that some of these items have lots of added sugar and artificial additives and may have no nutritional value whatsoever. This fall, instead try roasting your own pumpkin for soups, stir fry, […]
Summer is officially here! It’s time to enjoy the sunshine and summer bounty to the the fullest, without over-indulging. However, it’s easy to go overboard on sun, heat and sugar during the long summer days, especially when on vacation. A few of our Health Centers of UWS clinicians have provided easy-to-follow summer health tips to […]
The Health Centers of UWS was recently honored for their commitment to providing free chiropractic and massage therapy services to Portland-area underserved and underinsured populations through the Compassion Connect clinic network. Compassion Connect, a local non-profit that unites Portland churches to provide integrated services to low-income populations in the area, recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary […]
