Magic River
Hike to springs on the Metolius
It seems like magic: The Metolius River emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the base of an old volcano in Central Oregon. … Continue reading
Culture
Eating with an Impact
Some local eateries serve the community
Dining out is out of reach for some members of the community who struggle to feed themselves, and at the same time, the food service … Continue reading
The Spice is Right
Junction City’s Aroma of India is gaining popularity and it’s planning to come to Eugene
The home of the Scandinavian Festival is quickly becoming known for another world of spices. Aroma of India is one of Junction City’s newest restaurants, … Continue reading
Nelson’s Comes to Campus
Whiteaker favorite Nelson’s is opening a new restaurant in the heart of campus, while the beloved Nelson’s Taqueria food truck says goodbye
Nelson’s Taqueria food truck — and its neighboring restaurant Nelson’s in the Whit — are staples of the Whiteaker neighborhood. The food truck has been … Continue reading
From Food Cart to Full House
The Ariano brothers of El Nopalito went from selling out of their Van Buren street cart to running a restaurant that’s packed until after closing time
Since El Nopalito graduated from its food cart to a much-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant in July, crowds of customers linger after closing. Reluctant to leave the … Continue reading
Compassionate Nursing Assistant Training
Nursing certifications and a program that gets students on the job
As long as people continue aging or seeking medical attention, there is a need for certified nursing assistants. They work all hours of the day … Continue reading
Searching For Care
Primary care services are getting harder to find
It’s getting harder to find a primary care provider, not just in Eugene and Springfield, but nationwide. The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projects … Continue reading
Urgent or Emergency
Is it time to go to the ER? Maybe it’s urgent care.
Whether it’s illness or injury, our bodies are constantly sending alerts to our brain, signaling when something doesn’t feel right. When painful situations present themselves, … Continue reading
Healing is a Home
Everyone Village, PeaceHealth and Volunteers in Medicine partner to create a 10-bed recuperation wing and clinic
“It takes a village.” For Everyone Village, a 70-unit community in Eugene for people transitioning out of homelessness, that phrase couldn’t be more accurate. “Our … Continue reading
Mazes and Medicine
ERs and urgent cares, nurses and PCPs, navigating the system in the Health Issue
When do you go to urgent care? When is the ER the best option? Why is it so hard to find a primary care doctor … Continue reading