You might have heard in the last couple of days that the Environmental Working Group (an environmental advocacy group based in Washington, DC) reported finding relatively high levels of the chemical hexavalent chromium in Bend’s tapwater (the 10th highest on their report of 35 cities around the country tested); this … Continue reading
Not sure what it’s all about, but there’s a “Diabetes Summit” coming to Bend. To me it’s slightly shady since it’s sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. On the other hand, Brian Malarkey – a native Central Oregonian and a “Top Chef” contestant and finalist in Season 3 – will be … Continue reading
For all the runners out there, I heard about a series of Cross Country “meets” that are open to the community. Did you think cross country running was just for kids? Think again. This year, the fun is open to everyone. COCC and Fleet Feet have teamed up to create … Continue reading
I’ve been hearing apocryphal accounts lately of how rampant swine flu is here in Central Oregon, and while not disbelieving them, it’s hard to point out any hard figures—’til now. The Source has a blog post today on this very topic. The swine flu situation in Deschutes County is more … Continue reading
Got this media alert from Bend Memorial Clinic, their flu shot clinic coming up in September. WHAT: Need your flu shot? Get your shot before the start of the peak flu season in February. Bend Memorial Clinic will hold a Flu Shot Clinic this September and the flu vaccination will … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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: … Continue reading
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.
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading