Orchid Health Hoodland Welcomes Physician Associate Andrew White, PA-C
By Dr. Lyon of Orchid Health For The Mountain Times Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic is proud to announce the arrival…
Grant Provides Watershed Moment for Rhody Water
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times In a welcome win for both nature and neighbors, the Rhododendron Water Association (RWA)…
Thanks to Alpine Event Center and the Community for Supporting Meals on Wheels
By Brittany Kintigh, For The Mountain Times The Hoodland Senior Center would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Jan…
Mental Health Matters
By Bri Dittlinger, MSW, LCSW, For The Mountain Times “Mental health matters. Let’s shatter the silence.” – World Health OrganizationMental…
The Viewfinder: Life With a Fresh Perspective
By Gary Randall, For The Mountain Times I’m currently laid up with a bum shoulder and an arm that’s about…
Well Adjusted: Healing Whiplash & Restoring the Cervical Curve
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic Caring for yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, consistent habits…
The Whole Tooth: Laughing About Laughing Gas
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental Laughing gas has been a popular tool for managing dental anxiety…
Evacuation Survey—invitation to participate!
Evacuation Survey—invitation to participate! If you live in Clackamas County, you are invited to participate in a survey to inform…
Spring Brunch Fundraiser to Support Meals on Wheels
By Brittany Kintigh For The Mountain Times The Hoodland Senior Center is excited to announce a special event to support…
Become a TIP Volunteer
WHAT IS A TIP VOLUNTEER? TIP Volunteers support family members and friends following: suicides, natural or unexpected deaths, drownings, motor…
Dr. Lyon’s Health Tip: The Mediterranean Diet for Lifelong Health
By Dr. Lyon of Orchid Health For The Mountain Times When it comes to nutrition, the Mediterranean diet has long…
Well Adjusted: Healing Whiplash & Restoring the Cervical Curve
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic Car accidents can leave lasting effects on the body, especially when…
The Whole Tooth: Flossgate
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental About 10 years ago there was a study in England that…
Welches Schools Celebrate Kindness Week with Fun and Meaningful Activities
By Marie Kennedy The Mountain Times During the week of February 10, Welches Schools embraced the spirit of kindness with…
Dr. Lyon’s Health Tip: Steps for Better Mental and Physical Health
By Dr. Lyon of Orchid Health, For The Mountain Times The start of a new year offers an ideal opportunity…
Well Adjusted: Organized Spaces, Healthier Places
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic Clearing clutter from your home isn’t just about tidying up —…
Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership to Host Monthly Events
By Melinda McCrossen, For The Mountain Times Well, some dental news from an unlikely place this month – jail. A…
Dr. Lyon’s Health Tip: Boosting Your Immune System Year-Round
By Dr. Lyon of Orchid Health, Mountain Life Clinic Your immune system is your body’s defense mechanism, protecting you from…
Well Adjusted: The Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic Self-care often takes a back seat in the hustle and bustle…
The Whole Tooth: A Generational Hand-Off
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. Dentistry, like many industries, is changing with break-neck speed. Everything from patient experience, insurance participation,…
The Woodsman: Cleaning Your Chimney Might Just Save Your House
By Steve Wilent, The Mountain Times My treatise on firewood in the November edition drew more comments and questions from…
Well Adjusted: Grounding is a Simple Practice for Year-Round Wellness
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, Mountain Life Clinic Grounding, or earthing, is connecting directly with the Earth’s surface through…
The Whole Tooth: Tracking the Tooth Fairy’s Payout Amounts
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental Recently, one of my children lost one of his routine baby…
Mountain Life Clinic Grows
By Ty Walker, The Mountain Times Dr. Melanie Brown is co-owner and CEO of two expanding natural healthcare businesses, Mountain…
Community Celebrates New Medical Clinic With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times The Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic recently opened, restoring access to healthcare for residents following…
Meals on Wheels Delivering Good Food and High Spirits to Community Seniors
By Justin Andress, The Mountain Times Five days a week, dozens of elderly Mt. Hood residents rely on Hoodland’s Meals…
November is the Time to Pull Spurge Laurel!
By Lisa Kilder Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District, The Mountain Times As the soil softens with the early fall…
Extreme Caution Recommended When Hiking This Winter
By Amber Ford, The Mountain Times In September, Washington’s Skamania County sheriffs responded to two different locations where human remains…
Well Adjusted: Supporting Brain Health
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic Physician, The Mountain Times The glymphatic system, a network of fluid-filled tunnels in the brain…
The Whole Tooth: Concerning Hobbits and Toothaches
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D., The Mountain Times So every now and then I encounter a brave and unique soul…
Bringing Breast Health to Sandy This November
By Donovan Darling, The Mountain Times When Tami Beaty found out she had breast cancer, it was totally by accident.…
Bear Necessities: Essentials for Avoiding Bear Encounters
By OR Department of Fish and Wildlife For many forest dwelling communities, it’s common knowledge that we share the woods…
Free Dental Clinic Returns to Sandy Seventh-Day Adventist
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times Mark your calendars for Sunday Oct. 6 for the annual free dental clinic at Sandy…
The Whole Tooth: Cosmic Cavities
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D.The Mountain Times I saw in the news this week that 2 NASA astronauts in space…
Discover Hoodland Senior Center’s Abundance of Services
By Brittany KintighThe Mountain Times The Hoodland Senior Center is known for offering Meals on Wheels, Energy Assistance and Wellness…
Well Adjusted: Bundling Up for Good Health
By Dr. Melanie BrownThe Mountain Times As fall rolls in, cozy fires and pumpkin spice may be on our minds…
A Perfect Day for Kiwanis’ Walk in the Park
By Ty WalkerThe Mountain Times It was a beautiful day for a walk in the park. The sun shone on…
Hire Your Estate Administration Out to a Professional
By The Confluence Law CenterThe Mountain Times Who will look after your affairs when you are gone? Some of my…
Orchid Health Opens Hoodland Clinic in Welches
Welches, OR – Orchid Health is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Hoodland Clinic in Welches, set…
Spook Alley Returns for Halloween
By Amber FordThe Mountain Times Back in action for another Halloween season, Spook Alley is gearing up to be a…
Mountain Matters: Back to School
By Amber FordThe Mountain Times As summer comes to an end and the local pools and swimming holes close up…
Where There’s a Will There’s a Way: You’ve Created Your Estate Plan – Now Don’t Be a Pirate
By Paula WalkerThe Mountain Times Of equal importance to leaving your affairs neat and tidy with a well-drafted trust or…
The Whole Tooth: Plant Antioxidants May Help Periodontal Disease in Smokers
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D.The Mountain Times I’m always interested in hearing about dental news that doesn’t fit the traditional…
Well Adjusted: Microplastics and Your Health
By Dr. Melanie Brown Chiropractic PhysicianThe Mountain Times While traveling, I brewed my morning cup of coffee with a Keurig…
The Whole Tooth: Championship Teeth
By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D.The Mountain Times It has been almost 20 years since I graduated from dental school in…
Well Adjusted: Exploring the Benefits of Regenerative Medicine
By Dr. Melanie BrownThe Mountain Times Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing healthcare by offering treatments that enhance the body’s healing ability.…