[ASHLAND, OREGON] A collective of Ashland community members and Southern Oregon Black-led organizations are putting out a final call for local artists to submit project ideas for a permanent installation to replace the Say Their Names Memorial that currently lines the fence of Railroad Park. Started organically by individual residents…
Read More »Now remember… your job is to protect your pet from harm. That’s number one. And when it comes to vaccine decisions, there are two main dangers for your pet: 1. Getting the disease the vaccine prevents 2. Getting the disease the vaccine causes If you choose to vaccinate, your pet…
Read More »It’s time to open the windows and step outside! But like a poorly-timed dance routine, as soon as we can embrace the beauty of the season, allergies can force us back inside, grumbling about the very trees, grasses, and flowers we’ve been waiting for all winter. What can be done?…
Read More »People who come to see me to resolve chronic pain or rehab an injury are sometimes surprised by some of the assessments I do to understand the root of their problem. If you come to see me about your knee injury, we’re very likely going to begin by determining if…
Read More »Rev. Michelle Arellano’s passionate commitment to healthy community building began in her early childhood. She’s an accomplished, mission-driven visionary whose articulate elevator speeches would leave you awestruck, inspired, and grateful that there are skilled women like her leading teams doing vital service in this world. Her entire career has been…
Read More »Now that you’ve had a sleep study and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea the severity of that diagnosis (severe, moderate, or mild), your dental and health history and preferences will determine treatment options. Often physicians will immediately offer a CPAP and that may or may not give you the…
Read More »1989. “You have tonsillitis.” I responded emphatically, “No, that is impossible! They removed my tonsils when I was 2 ½ years old!” The doctor smiled and replied just as emphatically, “Yes, you have tonsillitis AND you have tonsils!” He explained that my body grew a new set that was smaller…
Read More »We are so thrilled to have Dr. Plank, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, as part of our integrative healthcare team at The Elements of Health. Let’s get to know her a bit better: Tell us a little about your background and services offered. I have been practicing medicine for over…
Read More »Tree care professionals have a staggering array of tools to choose from. A quick look at any tree gear catalog will astound anyone! Choices must be made, and sometimes you may be forced to just “make do” with a tool that works just fine for its intended purpose, and in…
Read More »It seems like AC season is here early! People often wonder how much it costs to fix the AC in their car. This is a great question, and I’ve revised my explanation a bit in hopes of demystifying the process. In the past vehicles used the refrigerant R-12, which was…
Read More »This month we celebrate the talent and stylings of fashion genius and local high school senior, Noa Tamashiro. Noa has been curating his own menswear booth with us for a couple of years now. As he gets ready to graduate (CONGRATULATIONS!), we pause to applaud his vision and the amazing…
Read More »The 2021 Summer Community PlayGuide, “What to Do,” is out and registration is OPEN! Learn more and self-register for a rec program by visiting AshlandParksandRec.org to access the PlayGuide. View all our summer events at ashland.or.us/Events. The Rogue Valley Bike Swap will take on a different form this year. We…
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