Providence Clackamas Medical Plaza- In many cases when you get a vaccine, you get a tiny amount of a weakened or dead form of the organism that causes the disease. Though not enough to g...
More » - Anoscopy, proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy tests allow your doctor to look at the inner lining of your anus, rectum and the lower part of the large intes...
More » - Blood glucose monitoring refers to the ongoing measurement of blood sugar (glucose). Monitoring can be done at any time using a portable device called...
More » - A hearing (audiometric) test is part of an ear examination that evaluates a person's ability to hear by measuring the ability of sound to reach the br...
More » - Recommended earwax removal options include wax-dissolving agents, irrigation or ear syringing, and manual removal with special instrument or suction d...
More » - A colposcopy is usually done to look at the vagina and cervix when the result of a Pap test is abnormal. A special magnifying devise (colposcope) is u...
More » - Disabilty insurance and worker’s compensaton are forms of insurance that cover medical expensense if an employee is injured on the job or unable to wo...
More » - A patient-centered medical home is a team approach to providing health care. The patient-centered medical home maintains a centralized, comprehensive ...
More » - The pneumonia vaccine for adults (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumonia. ...
More » - A post-operative follow-up are additional appointments set up during your recovery period, typically after surgery. After a procedure, your physician ...
More » - An endometrial biopsy is a way for your doctor to take a small sample of the lining of the uterus (endometruim). The sample is looked at under a micro...
More » - Skin tag removal is the removal of excess skin growths (skin tag) that may occur on your body....
More » - The flu shot is a vaccine that contains a killed form of three flu viruses. The vaccine causes your immune system to make antibodies. If you are expos...
More » - Hemocult, immunoassay is a fecal occult blood test used to detect blood in your stoll and screen for colorectal cancer other intestinal conditions....
More » - In many cases when you get a vaccine, you get a tiny amount of a weakened or dead form of the organism that causes the disease. Though not enough to g...
More » - During a shave biopsy, a physician will remove an outer layer of the skin lession to obtain a sample for testing. ...
More » - myProvidence was created to help you manage your health and your medical care online. Go to myProvidence to register or log in for secure online servi...
More » - Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is suspected. ...
More » - A vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control that prevents the release of sperm when a man ejaculates....
More » - Venipuncture is the collection of blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing....
More » - The goal of wart treatment is to destroy or remove the wart without creating scar tissue, which can be more painful than the wart itself. How a wart i...
More » - Medicare covers a one-time preventive physical exam within the first 12 months that you have Part B....
More » - Your health care provider will check your general health, look into conditions that you report symptoms for and may screen you for other diseases that...
More » - During a well-child visit, a doctor examines your child and asks you questions about your child's development and behavior. Immunizations also are eit...
More » - If a workplace exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material occurs, Providence Occupational Health physicians can provide a prompt evalu...
More » - X-rays are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves, that can be focused into a beam, much like a flashlight beam. Unlike a beam of light, howev...
More » - Whether you’re already a mother, or are preparing for your first child, Providence can help. We partner with the best prenatal clinics in the state, i...
More » - Take care of yourself. Every woman deserves the specialized attention that a women’s healthcare professional provides. From adolescence through the go...
More » - Pregnancy brings many feelings and questions— we’re here for you. You may have special needs and be unsure how to find ways to address those needs. Pr...
More » - Antenatal checkups are very important to monitor the progress of your pregnancy....
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Besides hearing, the ear provides a sense of balance. If the inner ear, or vestibule, is affected by any of a variety of disorders, a person may suf...
More » - Falling is a very real concern for older adults. Nearly half of all people over age 65 fall every year. Many are seriously injured.
When people worry...
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