Board-certified consulting psychiatrist, Dr. Caroline Fisher, joins the Pediatric team with a new Collaborative Care Model at The Corvallis Clinic. Dr. Fisher has 20 years of clinical experience and 13 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing and building psychiatric delivery systems. “I am delighted to work with so many outstanding people at The Corvallis […]
Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Dr. Steve Thompson What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic rheumatic condition. This means that it is a long-lasting disease that impairs joints and/or soft tissues. Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by widespread pain and tenderness of the muscles. Fibromyalgia Causes Though the mechanism of what causes fibromyalgia isn’t very well known, most researchers agree […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis: What’s the Difference?
By Dr. Steve Thompson Is there a difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis? Moreover, why does the difference matter, and how does it affect your diagnosis and treatment? For those who have arthritis, pain is pain. The distinction between the two types may not be at the forefront of your mind. But despite their similarities, […]
What to Expect During Your Annual Wellness Visit
Preventative medicine is a term we hear a lot now, but what does it mean? Preventative medicine refers to medical care that is centered on the idea of addressing problems before they happen. The goal behind this is to avoid costly and, possibly invasive, tests, and treatments and to promote one’s overall well-being. There are […]
Adrian Egger, Psy.D., Joins The Corvallis Clinic Integrated Behavioral Health Department
By Wade Mitchell, Digital Marketing Coordinator As an Integrated Behaviorist, Adrian Egger, Psy.D, collaborates with our Family Medicine providers in Philomath to help patients with behavioral health issues that are affecting their overall health. He takes a collaborative approach to behavioral health, working with the patient in integrating aspects of solution-focused behavioral therapies (i.e., CBT, DBT, […]
