Announcements FREE WELL WOMAN’S EXAM for women over 50: If it has been 2+ years since your last well woman exam, you may qualify for a free exam and mammogram. Call 684-3988 to see if you qualify. If you are interested in creating a Village Health care model for your community, please contact Dawnstine Consulting, LLC. Contact Information: contact@villagehealthservices.com or by phone at 541-684-3988. Download a pdf of our brochure   for more information about Village Health Facts of Interest from the News Alternative Health Care Can be Good for What Ails You by Lynn Wallis Published Mar-5-2008 Oregon Labor Market Information System: Oregon Employment Department The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than one of every 10 Americans, or 25 million people, suffers from chronic, disabling conditions that cause major limitations and decreased quality of life. When conventional western (allopathic) medicine cannot provide relief, people often turn to other modalities – such as acupuncture, herbs, mind/body techniques, homeopathy, chiropractic, and massage – to improve their quality of life. Such medical practices are classified as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by the National Institutes of Health and comprise a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. The terms "complementary" and "alternative" are often used interchangeably, when in fact they are two different therapeutic approaches. Complementary medicine consists of therapies that complement or are added to conventional medicine whereas alternative medicine includes therapeutic approaches taken in place of conventional medicine. The major CAM systems have common characteristics, which include a focus on treating the whole person, promoting self-care and self-healing, and recognizing human spirituality. Many CAM systems also have characteristics commonly found in mainstream health care, such as a focus on good nutrition and preventive practices. For full text of article click here.

Health Fairs and Community Events Saturday, April 5th, 12-2pm, Tamarack Wellness Center Pregnancy & Chiropractic Dr. Jennifer Brocker shares her experiences as a mother and a chiropractor to illustrate the importance of chiropractic care and cranio sacral therapy during pregnancy and after birth. No reservations necessary. Monday, March 31st, 7-8pm, Tamarack Wellness Center Group Healing Circle Free Introduction Want to get rid of your allergies? * Want to be pain-free?* Want to sleep better? *Want your body to function well and with ease? Learn about how your mind-body can work with you, rather than against you to achieve excellent health. People see immediate and durable results with this non-invasive modality. This group is facilitated by Luminara Serdar, BS, MBA, NMT from the Village Health Clinic. Luminara has been a scientist for over 20 years, and sees herself as uniting accepted, scientific approaches with energetic, quantum principles to bring healing to all beings.