Category Archives: Health

About that swine flu…

The swine flu is all over the news these days, and while it hasn’t reached Oregon yet, that hasn’t stopped Deschutes County and BMC from issuing notices and information regarding it. The best defense, of course, is to stay informed. From Deschutes County: Public health officials in Oregon are stepping up surveillance for a new strain of influenza known as swine flu, after 40 cases have been confirmed in multiple states along with the numerous … Continue reading →

Upcoming Yoga Workshop at Bend Yoga

Submitted details for a workshop at Bend Yoga in a couple of weeks: What : Yoga for Peak Performance Workshop Athletic performance enhanced by yoga and meditation Cost: $20 When: Saturday, April 25 1:00 – 3:00PM Where: Bend Yoga 155 NW Century Drive Suite 113 Contact: 541-322-9642 (YOGA) info@bend-yoga.com Description: There is much more to athletic performance than fitness level and well-practiced skills. To perform well the athlete must also prepare the mind and nervous … Continue reading →

MYC Yoga deal all through March

This was submitted via contact form: All of March, MYC yoga downtown (at the tbd loft 55 nw minnesota st.) is "March Madness" .. which means all regularly scheduled classes all month at $5. Seems like a pretty good deal; regularly-priced classes are $12 for drop-in.

Free community day at Bend Yoga Saturday

Bend Yoga is offering a "Recess from Stress" free community day tomorrow (Saturday). Looks like the whole day is free: 8am to 9am vinyasa flow level one (free class) 9:30am to 11am power vinyasa (free class) 11:30am to noon Self care presentation with Dr. Wendy Weintrob, ND, LAc Noon to 4:00pm free chair massage!! Several chairs and therapists on-site! 4:30pm to 6pm gentle flow (free class) please arrive 15 minutes early to the free classes … Continue reading →

Press Release: Bend Memorial Clinic announces Primary Care availability for all Medicare members

Pretty big news for BMC… All BMC Primary Care physicians accepting new patients are now accepting new Medicare members. "This is an important step in helping to ensure that our senior family members, friends and neighbors have access to the best possible healthcare,” said Marvin J. Lein, CEO. “Central Oregon’s quality of life attracts people of all ages, but the demand for high quality senior care is growing the most rapidly. We have a responsibility … Continue reading →