With great pride, we announced on March 15 that for the first time in the history of the Clinical Research Center all of our research coordinators are certified by the Association for Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). For us, this means all coordinators have the initials CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) on our nameplates. But, what does the […]
New studies aim to possibly slow, stop Alzheimer's progression
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 5.1 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with the disease, and it projects this number will increase to 7.1 million in 2025 and 13.8 million in 2050. New large scale clinical trials, however, may offer some hope. They involve studying treatments that have the potential to affect […]
Major strides in diabetes treatments last 15 years
By Julie Carrico Not so long ago, the mention of the word “diabetes” conjured up images of insulin and needles and endless finger pricks to check blood glucose levels. In those days, complications caused by type 2 diabetes – such as blindness, stroke, amputation, kidney failure, and coronary heart disease – were almost inevitable. The […]
Eldon Younger Memorial Fund established
A fund in memory of former Corvallis Clinic Pediatrician Dr. Eldon Younger has been established by the Younger family through The Corvallis Clinic Foundation. The purpose of the memorial is child abuse prevention: Next to the love and care displayed for each and every one of his patients, Dr. Younger’s passion was to protect children from […]
Lifesaver: Weight loss helps Lebanon man survive heart surgery
All the hard work was paying off for Tim Young on that Saturday in August 2015 at the Albany Half Marathon. Nearly two years after he sought help at The Corvallis Clinic Weight Loss Center, two years from when strolling a mere block left him exhausted, Young mixed light jogging with walking to finish the […]
