Healthcare workers, firefighters, EMS personnel and nursing home residents are among the first wave of Americans being vaccinated against the coronavirus — and some are choosing to take their first doses in public view to demonstrate their trust in its safety.

It only took PeaceHealth caregiver Schaeffer Seabrook, RN, seconds to get a COVID-19 vaccination, but she’ll forever be the first person in Clark County inoculated for the virus.

Health issues of a colorectal nature—those dealing with the colon, rectum and anus—aren’t ones people like to openly discuss, for obvious reasons. They’re sensitive, sometimes embarrassing issues, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid addressing them.

PeaceHealth is committed to spreading awareness of healthy eating. Our dietitians share their expertise through cooking demos and healthy, tasty recipes. To bring fresh produce to you, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend hosts the FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm Stand from May through October.

PeaceHealth encourages work/life balance for its caregivers through the SelfCare for Healthcare training program, which is offered at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.

PeaceHealth has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an awards program presented by Healthiest Employers® and Springbuk. The prestigious national award acknowledges the success of PeaceHealth’s employee wellness program spanning all PeaceHealth facilities across Alaska, Oregon and Washington.

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, Washington, has been named a 2019 Guardian of Excellence and Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend recently welcomed a new robotic addition to their surgical team--the da Vinci XI.

There are many things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the spread of colds and flu. Chief among these, of course, is getting the annual flu vaccine.

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center received an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend has adopted new childbirth protocols meant to catch and address warning signs early, before a mom's life is at risk.

PeaceHealth physicians are urging residents to receive an influenze vaccination.

The free-standing structure provides  a clean, comfortable, private and convenient place for mothers to nurse or pump.

The transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure is opening up to benefit more patients.

Heartfelt House is a 20-room guest house designed for out-of-town families who need a place to stay while their family member gets specialized medical care.

PeaceHealth has been ranked No. 2 in the Portland Business Journal’s list of Healthiest Employers of Oregon for organizations with 5,000 or more employees.

PeaceHealth received the American Excess Insurance Exchange Risk Management Award from Premier Inc., a healthcare improvement company.

The addition of Bryan Cothren, MD, will allow for greater behavioral health services in southern Southeast Alaska.