Monthly Archives: November 2015

Is there a doctor in the house?

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

National Native American History Month: Less than one percent First daughter broke through a chunk of the glass ceiling in November—a tribute to her passion and persistence—and an important event tucked in the shadow of National Native American History month. … Continue reading →

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Pain and the Perfect Storm

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

A perfect storm has been brewing across the United States—and in Oregon, in particular—and most of us haven’t even noticed. Turns out managing pain on a daily basis is killing us. Literally. What’s noteworthy about the pain management crisis is … Continue reading →

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Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

How should we approach conflict? Ask Granny, my mother said, when I wanted to know what it was like growing up in the depression. In my family we turned to our elders when we had questions. So I wonder how … Continue reading →

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