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September 2026 is National Recovery Month. At Wallace we offer care for people in recovery. People living in Oregon can get free Naxolene (brand named Narcan) at justincaseoregon.org

Practicing healthy habits help students do well in school. Wallace runs a student health center at the Gresham-Barlow school district that is open to all students. For more information and to book an appointment go to:
https://mywallace.org/health-and-care-centers/student-health-centers/

Healthy aging starts with prevention. We can take meaningful steps today to support our health, well-being, and quality of life for years to come.

Starting today we are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage month! Today we honor Dr. Antonia Novello, a Puerto Rican doctor who became the first hispanic AND female US Surgeon General. Her work significantly improved general health care for Hispanic people, women, children and other minorities.

To find out more about Hispanic pioneers in health care, visit: https://www.aamc.org/news/celebrating-10-hispanic-pioneers-medicine

"Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent."

A conversation, a check-in, or a simple "how are you?" can change a life. This National Su***de Prevention Month, let's be stronger together by connecting, supporting, and preventing.

Together in Health means looking out for one another and reaching out when someone may be struggling.

If help is needed, call or text 988 or contact Project Respond at 503-988-4888 for 24/7 local crisis support.

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Wallace was proud to attend Hall Elementary's Back-to-School Night on September 2! With more than 300 community members in attendance, families enjoyed pizza, free backpacks, activities, and more. Our team was happy to hand out water bottles, hand sanitizer, and pencil bags while connecting with students and families. We are grateful for opportunities like this to support our community and share the resources available through Wallace.
Gresham-Barlow School District

Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is essential for good health. Your body needs it to perform important jobs, such as making hormones and digesting fatty foods.
Your body makes all the blood cholesterol it needs. Experts recommend that people eat as little dietary cholesterol as possible.
Dietary cholesterol is found in animal foods, including meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Learn more about preventing high cholesterol by making healthy eating choices at www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/about/index.html

Join our lovely partners at Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm on September 12th for a Community Canning Workshop!

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the foundations of safe water bath canning while creating a batch of delicious homemade pickles using seasonal produce. We'll cover the essentials of home food preservation, including canning safety, preparing jars, selecting ingredients, and the science behind creating shelf-stable pickles. Whether you're brand new to canning or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will give you the confidence to continue preserving the harvest at home.

Every participant will leave with:

A jar of pickles they canned themselves

Foundational knowledge of safe home canning

Recipes and resources to continue canning at home

New connections with fellow food lovers and growers

For more information or to rsvp go to: https://thimbleberrycollaborativefarm.org/community-events

Wallace will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Wallace is honored to have received four badges from the Health Center Program, recognizing our leadership in quality care! These badges were awarded to Wallace for excellence in four key areas: health equity, health information technology, health care access, and high-value care.
A huge thank you to our incredible Wallace team for their continued dedication to providing high-quality care and keeping our standards of service to the community strong. We’re proud of all that you do!
Find out more info at: www.bphc.hrsa.gov/