On International Overdose Awareness Day, OHSU hosts an educational booth about overdose signs and how the public can help by carrying Narcan and knowing how to administer it.
On International Overdose Awareness Day, OHSU hosts an educational booth about overdose signs and how the public can help by carrying Narcan and knowing how to administer it.
In a video interview with OncLive, Alexandra Sokolova, M.D., discusses the importance of genetic testing in patients with prostate cancer, which patients may benefit most from genetic testing, and how cascade testing can identify additional people who are at risk for developing cancer.
Dawn Nolt M.D., shares common illnesses seen when kids head back to school and key prevention measures for families, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations. She says, “It’s always important to stay up-to-date on vaccines because that will ward off a lot of respiratory illnesses. We also hope that families will teach their kids how to properly wash their hands and also how to cover their coughs, colds and sneezes.”
Margaret Overstreet, O.D., explains why it’s important for children to have annual eye exams or vision checks: “By having your child’s eye checked before they go into school, you’re potentially catching vision problems that could impede their learning and success in school.”