Chronic Disease
by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 9, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Those working on changing the course of the opioid crisis cannot afford to overlook simple solutions that could bring timely, positive results. Changing the policies that impact buprenorphine prescribing could have immediate impacts on access to...
by Talia Lewis | Mar 25, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
ABSTRACT | Despite significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the United States, HIV prevention and treatment disparities among key populations remain a national public health concern. While new HIV diagnoses are increasing among people under age...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 29, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
During and after treatment, cancer patients and survivors suffer from a range of symptoms and side effects, chief among them fatigue and declines in physical functioning. In addition, cancer and its treatment accelerate the aging process, potentially increasing...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 22, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
Controlling or reducing the risk for cancer was a principal goal of the National Cancer Act, signed by President Nixon in 1971. Long before the human genome was sequenced, and the etiology of many cancers was understood, Americans were determined to find a way...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 8, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
ABSTRACT | This discussion paper focuses on some particularly challenging aspects of bridging primary care and oral health care for low health literacy populations. Because of the lack of physical proximity between most dental and medical practices, even in...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 8, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
On three separate occasions, I have heard the words, “You have cancer.” Each of these moments came at a very different point in my life. Each affected me differently. Now, with 25 years’ experience as a patient, a survivor, and an advocate, I want to reflect on...
by Laura DeStefano | Mar 5, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
Today’s children face serious health risks tied to poor nutrition. A recent study predicted that more than 50 percent of today’s children will have obesity by the age of 35 [1]. The increased risk for obesity begins early and is tied to sugary drink consumption...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 26, 2017 | Commentary, Perspectives
The importance of good nutrition practices on health and well-being has been recognized for thousands of years. One familiar quote attributed to Hippocrates, “Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” illustrates our long-time appreciation of the...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 24, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Oregon is one of the leading states engaged in innovative health care delivery system reform that includes population health as a central component. Collaboration among key agencies and stakeholders is an important feature of Oregon’s reform efforts, and...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Apr 13, 2017 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
The 20th century saw remarkable improvements in life expectancy (NIA, 2011). Improvements in access to clean water, disease screening and prevention, the discovery of antibiotics and vaccines, development of organ transplantation, and advances in treatment for heart...
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