Jumpstart your new year
Planning to make healthy changes?
New Year’s resolutions do not have to fall by the wayside by mid-January.

In as little as three weeks or 21 days or 504 hours, you can create a healthy habit. So how do you start a new routine or habit?

Here's some essential advice from Sneha Patel, DO, a family practitioner at PeaceHealth:
  • Start small
  • Tell someone
  • Reward yourself

What health-related changes do you want to make for yourself or your family?
COVID-19 testing questions
If you're a PeaceHealth patient and have COVID symptoms, please contact your physician's office to ask about testing. Non-patients and community members can visit the COVID-19 test finder to locate a testing site near you. 

Tips for managing chronic pain
You don't have to suffer in silence. There are various strategies you can use to better manage your pain.

Recipe: Italian chicken soup
This chicken noodle soup will hit the spot on a wintry day.

Everyday Moments of Grace
Doctor steps in to fill the need
The care team at a PeaceHealth clinic in Oregon asked a patient for his shoe size. He was surprised by what happened next.
Provider Spotlight
Alisa Bray, DO
Obstetrics-Gynecology
Dr. Bray joined PeaceHealth in September. She is committed to being empathetic, trustworthy, respectful and forthright with her patients at all times. “I am passionate about women’s health care and view it as a privilege to care for my patients through the different phases of their lives.” Read Dr. Bray's profile >>
Devyn Nixon, NP
Cardiology
Devyn joined PeaceHealth in October. She specializes in diagnosing and developing treatment plans for acute, complex and chronic cardiac concerns. She is also a conference speaker and is passionate about health literacy, health equity and social justice. Read Devyn's profile >>
Susan Cho, MD
Pulmonology
Dr. Cho joined PeaceHealth's Pulmonary team of providers in 2020. Dr. Cho has special medical interests in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, palliative care and women’s issues. “I believe I am here to provide a service to patients and their families – not just try to cure medical issues and disease,” she said. Read Dr. Cho's profile >>
Healthy You Classes & Events
You can now tour the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Childbirth Center from the comfort of your home. Watch the video to learn what to expect and how to prepare for the arrival of a new little one.

Any time is a good time to complete or update your advance directive. Join us for our real-time online class from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. On-demand class is also available.

Are you a woman with cancer? You're not alone on this journey. Drop in to this weekly virtual support group at 10 a.m. every Monday for emotional and practical support. For more information, call 360-788-8232 or email sclough@peacehealth.org.

Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.
PeaceHealth has many exciting positions open.
‌ Please contact your provider or nearest PeaceHealth location for all medical and scheduling questions.