What is Ocular Melanoma?

What is Ocular Melanoma?

Ocular melanoma is a type of cancer that is found in the eye or in the area around the eye (conjunctiva). Learn about symptoms and background of ocular melanoma and best sun safe practices!
May 07, 2019 by Summer Kramer
Under The Umbrella with Charlotte Weiss

Under The Umbrella with Charlotte Weiss

The month of May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of Melanoma Monday (the first Monday in May), we are honoring an inspiring survivor of both ocular melanoma and breast cancer. Her passion for life and helping others is evident to everyone she meets, and we are thrilled to go Under The Umbrella with this amazing woman!
May 06, 2019 by Summer Kramer
Busting The Base Tan Myth

Busting The Base Tan Myth

Are you planning a vacation someplace warm and sunny? Looking to spend time on the beach this summer? Are you wondering whether you need a base tan to get the most out of your tropical getaway?

Keep reading to learn the truth about base tanning and other summertime tanning misconceptions.

May 02, 2019 by Summer Kramer
Tags: skin health
What is Skin Cancer Awareness Month?

What is Skin Cancer Awareness Month?

Every year the month of May is dedicated to Skin Cancer Awareness Month. For the first day of May, we are providing some of our favorite infographics that are easy to share on social media and send to friends and family.
May 01, 2019 by Summer Kramer
Surprising Facts About Labor Day

Surprising Facts About Labor Day

While most of us focus on Labor Day as a long weekend for BBQ's and gatherings, but most of us wouldn't be able to explain when and why Labor Day started. Here are some highlights and a few Labor Day basics from Town & Country Mag.
September 03, 2018 by Summer Kramer
Katy is our Mom Of the Month

Katy is our Mom Of the Month

May is for mothers, and we are honoring mothers everywhere! This month we interviewed the incredible Katy, a busy and successful mom in Portland, OR.
May 12, 2018 by Summer Kramer
8 Ways to Get Your Daily Vitamin D without Sun Exposure

8 Ways to Get Your Daily Vitamin D without Sun Exposure

As we enter into longer, darker days we’re asking ourselves how can we get more Vitamin D naturally through our diet? 
November 10, 2017 by Jessica Nickel
OHSU offers FREE Mole Mapping App

OHSU offers FREE Mole Mapping App

OHSU offers FREE Mole Mapping App for your smart phone! Mole Mapper was designed to allow people the ability to accurately measure and monitor their moles using their smartphone cameras. 
October 25, 2017 by Jessica Nickel
Brain Hack - Forming a Sunscreen Habit

Brain Hack - Forming a Sunscreen Habit

How can we hack our brains and create a daily face and neck sunscreen habit for ourselves? As Charles Duhigg tells us, the key to creating a lasting habit is to find a reward that leads to a craving.
October 18, 2017 by Jessica Nickel
Trick and Treat Brownies

TRICK AND TREAT BROWNIES

With these brownies from Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook "Deceptively Delicious" you'll be both treating and tricking your child and their friends into eating a few veggies during the sugary Halloween holiday. 
October 13, 2017 by Jessica Nickel
Tags: Nutrition