December 2011 Blog Posts

postpartum depression, mental health services
Help for new mothers struggling with postpartum depression
12.28.11
For some new mothers, joy is illusive, a downright fairytale. Instead of happiness and excitement after birth, they feel sad and overwhelmed. Looking at the statistics, these women aren’t alone. About 20 percent of mothers experience severe depression and anxiety; nearly half of new moms...
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postpartum depression, mental health services
Help for new mothers struggling with postpartum depression
12.28.11
For some new mothers, joy is illusive, a downright fairytale. Instead of happiness and excitement after birth, they feel sad and overwhelmed. Looking at the statistics, these women aren’t alone. About 20 percent of mothers experience severe depression and anxiety; nearly half of new moms...
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postpartum depression, mental health services
Help for new mothers struggling with postpartum depression
12.28.11
For some new mothers, joy is illusive, a downright fairytale. Instead of happiness and excitement after birth, they feel sad and overwhelmed. Looking at the statistics, these women aren’t alone. About 20 percent of mothers experience severe depression and anxiety; nearly half of new moms...
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National College of Natural Medicine offers low-cost clinics throughout Portland
12.19.11
The National College of Natural Medicine operates community clinics offering primary care and classical Chinese medicine throughout Portland. Their mission is twofold:
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National College of Natural Medicine offers low-cost clinics throughout Portland
12.19.11
The National College of Natural Medicine operates community clinics offering primary care and classical Chinese medicine throughout Portland. Their mission is twofold:
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Coat giveaway to continue throughout the winter months | The Gorge
12.19.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Society are giving away warm coats for people in need living in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties. Walk-ins are accepted. WHERE: Salvation Army, 623 E. 3rd St., The Dalles WHEN: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Coat giveaway to continue throughout the winter months | The Gorge
12.19.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Society are giving away warm coats for people in need living in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco counties. Walk-ins are accepted. WHERE: Salvation Army, 623 E. 3rd St., The Dalles WHEN: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Please donate
12.15.11
So many people I’ve run into this month are slightly frantic preparing for the holidays – baking, shopping and standing in line at the post office to ship gifts before it’s too late. I believe it is human nature to get caught up in what is staring us in the face, like the...
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Please donate
12.15.11
So many people I’ve run into this month are slightly frantic preparing for the holidays – baking, shopping and standing in line at the post office to ship gifts before it’s too late. I believe it is human nature to get caught up in what is staring us in the face, like the...
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OCF: The spark that lit the Oregon 211 Network expansion
12.13.11
The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) realizes that communities are healthier when people can quickly and efficiently utilize public, nonprofit and faith-based structures. That’s why two years ago OCF awarded a grant that got the ball rolling on statewide 211expansion. Today, we announce the...
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OCF: The spark that lit the Oregon 211 Network expansion
12.13.11
The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) realizes that communities are healthier when people can quickly and efficiently utilize public, nonprofit and faith-based structures. That’s why two years ago OCF awarded a grant that got the ball rolling on statewide 211expansion. Today, we announce the...
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Get mental health check-ups for children | Washington County
12.12.11
Kids will be kids but some behaviors children present with are out of the normal range. If you or somebody you know is caring for a child who has frequent tantrums, bites, is inattentive, impulsive or overly demanding, it may be appropriate to get a mental health check up for him. These behaviors...
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Get mental health check-ups for children | Washington County
12.12.11
Kids will be kids but some behaviors children present with are out of the normal range. If you or somebody you know is caring for a child who has frequent tantrums, bites, is inattentive, impulsive or overly demanding, it may be appropriate to get a mental health check up for him. These behaviors...
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Healthy Birth Initiatives addresses needs of pregnant African American women | Multnomah County
12.12.11
African Americans experience rates of infant mortality and low birth weight at levels that unjustly and disproportionately affect their communities. Healthy Birth Initiatives, one of the programs of the Multnomah County Health Department, aims to correct this imbalance. They do this by opening up...
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Healthy Birth Initiatives addresses needs of pregnant African American women | Multnomah County
12.12.11
African Americans experience rates of infant mortality and low birth weight at levels that unjustly and disproportionately affect their communities. Healthy Birth Initiatives, one of the programs of the Multnomah County Health Department, aims to correct this imbalance. They do this by opening up...
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Healthy Birth Initiatives addresses needs of pregnant African American women | Multnomah County
12.12.11
African Americans experience rates of infant mortality and low birth weight at levels that unjustly and disproportionately affect their communities. Healthy Birth Initiatives, one of the programs of the Multnomah County Health Department, aims to correct this imbalance. They do this by opening up...
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Healthy Birth Initiatives addresses needs of pregnant African American women | Multnomah County
12.12.11
African Americans experience rates of infant mortality and low birth weight at levels that unjustly and disproportionately affect their communities. Healthy Birth Initiatives, one of the programs of the Multnomah County Health Department, aims to correct this imbalance. They do this by opening up...
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Read the Spanish version of the Title X program for homeless students
12.08.11
I recently wrote about the Title X program that operates in all school districts throughout Oregon - and around the country for that matter - to ensure the rights to an appropriate education for students who are homeless or lack secure shelter. I am adding a Spanish language document describing...
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Read the Spanish version of the Title X program for homeless students
12.08.11
I recently wrote about the Title X program that operates in all school districts throughout Oregon - and around the country for that matter - to ensure the rights to an appropriate education for students who are homeless or lack secure shelter. I am adding a Spanish language document describing...
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Read the Spanish version of the Title X program for homeless students
12.08.11
I recently wrote about the Title X program that operates in all school districts throughout Oregon - and around the country for that matter - to ensure the rights to an appropriate education for students who are homeless or lack secure shelter. I am adding a Spanish language document describing...
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Save money on electricity and water with free kit
12.05.11
Free energy saver kits are now available for Oregon residential customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas. Washington residents who are water heating customers of NW Natural are also eligible. The kits, offered through the Energy Trust of Oregon,...
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Save money on electricity and water with free kit
12.05.11
Free energy saver kits are now available for Oregon residential customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas. Washington residents who are water heating customers of NW Natural are also eligible. The kits, offered through the Energy Trust of Oregon,...
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Save money on electricity and water with free kit
12.05.11
Free energy saver kits are now available for Oregon residential customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas. Washington residents who are water heating customers of NW Natural are also eligible. The kits, offered through the Energy Trust of Oregon,...
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Schools put safeguards in place for Oregon's homeless children
12.05.11
Ever heard of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act? It's been around since 1987 to ensure that homeless students are provided a free, appropriate public education despite lack of a fixed place of residence or a supervising parent. Under the law, referred to as Title X, every school district...
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Schools put safeguards in place for Oregon's homeless children
12.05.11
Ever heard of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act? It's been around since 1987 to ensure that homeless students are provided a free, appropriate public education despite lack of a fixed place of residence or a supervising parent. Under the law, referred to as Title X, every school district...
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Schools put safeguards in place for Oregon's homeless children
12.05.11
Ever heard of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act? It's been around since 1987 to ensure that homeless students are provided a free, appropriate public education despite lack of a fixed place of residence or a supervising parent. Under the law, referred to as Title X, every school district...
Read full story »
Anonymous
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Schools put safeguards in place for Oregon's homeless children
12.05.11
Ever heard of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act? It's been around since 1987 to ensure that homeless students are provided a free, appropriate public education despite lack of a fixed place of residence or a supervising parent. Under the law, referred to as Title X, every school district...
Read full story »
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