(The Center Square) – The Department of War is mandating annual testosterone screening for every active-duty and reserve service member age 30 and older, a mandate affecting about 2 million troops. The department declined to say how much the program will cost taxpayers or how it will determine whether the screening improves military readiness.
Jails have become the dumping grounds for people with mental health problems. He cited one recent resident who suffered from dementia and was not capable of taking care of themself.
Free news:Â Leaders from Adventist Health Columbia Gorge and Celilo Cancer Center welcome comfort donations from Tonkin of the Gorge as part of the Subaru Share the Love campaign.
In 2022, Christy Scattarella felt like her brain was unraveling. The Portlander, then 63, kept misplacing items such as her purse or wallet, and she’d notice herself wearing her clothing the wrong way. She also kept getting into minor car accidents.  She got an MRI, but doctors told her there was nothing physically wrong and […]
Free news:Â Youth marijuana use is down from years ago, but remains at a steady rate, experts told a local audience recently. Meanwhile, the strength of marijuana has increased sharply and packaging and promotion is aimed at youth.
Free news: Cherry Blossom Respite will relocate its dementia-specific respite care program to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church beginning May 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program is made possible through a grant from the Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI).
