Breast Cancer Screening, Explained

Breast Cancer Screening, Explained

Breast cancer screening can feel confusing — especially as new technologies are introduced and recommendations evolve. Understanding which screening methods are supported by long-term evidence, and how each is intended to be used, empowers you to make confident,...
Precision Medicine in Bend

Precision Medicine in Bend

In the high-tech world of modern medicine, few specialties embody innovation like Interventional Radiology (IR). Once a little-known branch of diagnostic imaging, IR is now one of the most dynamic and rapidly advancing areas of patient care—addressing a wide range of...
What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer Screening

What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer Screening

When it comes to beating breast cancer, early detection is everything—and annual screening mammograms are still the most powerful tool available. “Screening mammograms save lives by finding cancer while it’s still small and often before a lump can be felt,” says Dr....
A Breakthrough in BPH Relief: Prostate Artery Embolization

A Breakthrough in BPH Relief: Prostate Artery Embolization

For men living with the frustrating symptoms of an enlarged prostate—frequent urination, weak stream, slow flow, and nighttime urgency—there’s now a highly effective, minimally invasive option that prioritizes comfort, safety, and results. It’s called Prostate Artery...
A Smarter Way to Treat Knee Pain: Genicular Artery Embolization

A Smarter Way to Treat Knee Pain: Genicular Artery Embolization

If chronic knee pain is slowing you down—and you’ve been told a knee replacement may be in your future—there’s good news. Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure offering relief for people with knee osteoarthritis who are...
Why a DXA Scan May Reveal More Than Your Scale Ever Could

Why a DXA Scan May Reveal More Than Your Scale Ever Could

When it comes to health, weight is only one piece of the puzzle. You’ve probably heard of BMI (Body Mass Index)—a quick calculation of height and weight used to categorize a person as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. But here’s the truth: BMI doesn’t...
What’s Your REAL Risk of Having a Heart Attack?

What’s Your REAL Risk of Having a Heart Attack?

A Cardiac Calcium Scoring (CCS) Test Can Tell You. If you could know your likelihood of having a heart attack in the next ten years, wouldn’t you want to know? The standard ways of assessing risk—looking at blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and smoking...
September Is PAD Awareness Month.

September Is PAD Awareness Month.

The lazy days of summer are over, and it’s time to gear up for winter. This is why September is often referred to as a month to refocus energy.  It’s the perfect time of year to use as an annual reminder to take stock of our wellbeing and focus on health issues...
We Take it Personally

We Take it Personally

Understanding your overall risk of breast disease is essential. Each of us has a unique personal and family history that determines our chances for developing breast cancer. That’s why we calculate your risk level each year as part of your mammography...