What to Expect from Your Visit to the Corvallis Clinic By Dr. Robin McKelvey Gender and sexual orientation minorities deal with healthcare difficulties on a frequent basis, from matters as common as the language in forms and documents to matters as serious as next of kin and healthcare proxy. As we progress toward a more […]
Mental Health Tip: Grief
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD Grief is strange. I mean, we all think we know what grief looks like until we experience it, and then sometimes it doesn’t look or feel the way we expected it to. Grief is different for everyone, and there is no “right” way to grieve. I had a patient tell […]
Mental Health Tip: Assertive Communication
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD Assertiveness lies somewhere in between “don’t be a bully” and “use your voice.” For some people, acknowledging that other people’s needs matter as much as their own is tough. Then, some don’t use their voice because they don’t think their needs matter. How do we communicate in the middle? How do […]
Mental Health Advice: Don’t Give Up!
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD As I have said before, I coach myself daily, and recently the phrase that I have been repeating to myself is, “Don’t Give Up.” I say this because, truthfully, part of me is so spent and tired that I want to throw my hands up and walk away from responsibility. I […]
Clinical Research Center Participates in Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
The Corvallis Clinic’s Clinical Research Center proudly participated in the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine trial. We are thankful to our 80+ clinical trial volunteers for making this study possible. As part of the study, we will continue to monitor participants over the next two years via digital surveys and clinic visits. All volunteers […]
