Health

Police need help to ID 'Oxy Bandit'

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-18 13:07

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers, is asking for the public's help in identifying the "Oxy Bandit", a robbery suspect.

At approximately 1:18 p.m. Feb. 21, a southwest Portland Safeway Pharmacy (8145 Southwest Barbur Boulevard), was robbed by a lone male. The suspect entered the store and stole Oxycontin from the pharmacy before fleeing the scene.

Within the past month, this same suspect has robbed several locations within the Portland-metro area and police need the public's help to find him.

The "Oxy Bandit" is a white male, in his 50s, between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 and between 190-210 pounds. He has graying hair, a gray stubby beard and was wearing a red and black baseball cap. He has also been seen wearing a white baseball cap and glasses.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you remain anonymous.

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Legacy Breast Health Center honored for excellence

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-02 13:04

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has designated the Legacy Good Samaritan Breast Health Center as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.

The staff at the center perform approximately 15,000 mammograms, 270 ultrasound-guided breast biopsies, and 115 stereotactic biopsies a year.

The ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in all of the College's voluntary, breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program.

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Still trying to keep that resolution to get fit?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2010-02-22 18:25

The Bar Method, a popular exercise routine based on ballet and dance, is now being taught in the Pearl. Classes start Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the aptly named Bar Method, located at 904 N.W. Hoyt Street. Childcare is provided through a partnership with WeVillage, a drop-in child care facility that is also located in the Pearl District.

If the Bar Method isn't your style, there's also the new Kettle Bell Gym at 312 S.W. 10th Avenue. For details...

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European-style 'salt cave' opens in the Pearl

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-02-16 18:09

A local woman has brought a popular European spa treatment to the Portland area - one where you kick back and relax in a room called a 'salt cave' and breathe in the air that surrounds you.

The Salt Grotto, located in a non-descript building on Northwest 14th Street in the Pearl District, is the brainchild of Karla Komersova, who came here from Prague 12 years ago. She opened the business just recently.

Learn more about the Salt Grotto...

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Pearl District dubbed city's most walkable neighborhood

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-02-09 13:42

The Pearl scores 99 at Walk Score, a Web site that ranks walkable neighborhoods.

Check the entire list

(Photo courtesy KATU Reporter Anita Kissee)

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Kettle bell gym opens in the Pearl

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2010-01-29 13:50

If you're looking for a different type of fitness routine, you might check out the Elite KettleBell Gym that just opened in the Pearl District. You can even stop in for a free introductory class to see if you like it. The gym is located at 312 S.W. Tenth Avenue.

YouTube videos of the exercise routine

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Sign up now for glaucoma screenings

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2010-01-19 12:34

Devers Eye Institute at Legacy Health will conduct free visual field screenings in January as part of National Glaucoma Awareness Month.

The screenings will test for glaucoma and other serious diseases of the eye. The process is painless and takes only a few minutes to complete.

"Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection leads to earlier treatment which can significantly delay or stop further visual loss," said Dr. Jack Cioffi, Chenoweth Chair of Ophthalmology at Legacy Good Samaritan Devers Eye Institute. "We strongly urge anyone interested and especially those in high-risk groups such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native-Americans, Asians, people older than 60 and people with diabetes, to take advantage of this free screening service."

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. More than 2.25 million people over the age of 45 have glaucoma and half of these are undiagnosed.

Schedule for Free Eye Screenings:

Jan.

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What's going around in Multnomah County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-12-10 09:00

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick.

This week doctors at the Providence Gateway clinic say flu cases are on the way down.

But thanks to the cold more people are complaining about arthritis issues.

Doctors say taking Tylenol for pain is okay but if it persists see your doctor.

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Your eyes bothering you? Get a free glaucoma screening in January

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-12-07 14:25

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. More than 2.25 million people over the age of 45 have glaucoma and half of these are undiagnosed.

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