Coast Community Health Center serves people of all ages and backgrounds–with caring attention to your personal health care needs.
Snacks and finger foods with a kick! Kids love to eat these tiny “trees” with hummus in their lunch boxes and guests will enjoy how broccoli makes for easy finger food with dips or sauces. One serving is only ½ cup cooked which means you double your nutrients when you consume an average-sized portion of
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Did you know the USDA reports cabbage is the second most economical vegetable, (after potato), on your grocery list? With lots of beneficial vitamins and nutrients, you’ve got a munch-worthy veggie to bring to the table. Humble Head of Cabbage Say hello to a most-underused vegetable with a list of health benefits that may
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The health care team at Coast Community Health Center welcomed a new nurse practitioner in January. Family Nurse Practitioner Randell Smith joins a primary care team dedicated to preventative care in support of each patient’s needs. “It’s rewarding, especially in rural health clinics, to be a resource and point person for primary health care. Developing
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Many foods have earned superfood status, which seems to change according to media hype. But spinach has consistently retained its top rank as the superfood to beat all others because it is so dense in nutrients and healthy compounds. Eating spinach daily is linked to lower risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer, three of
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Quinoa is an ancient grain first cultivated in Peru. It’s rich in B vitamins, folate, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and fiber and is especially high in vitamin E. Look for tan, red, brown and black varieties. Darker colors have richer, stronger flavors. Discovering the Ancient Grain, Quinoa Most people think of grains as carbohydrates,
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Beets can add a healthy boost to your diet. Beets are a good source of riboflavin, which helps build healthy red blood cells. And, (fun fact), they come in multiple varieties, including red, golden, and white. Health Benefits of Beets With the season of red and green before us, consider adding beets to your
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Fresh cranberries are available from October through early January. So, fall is a great time to stock up. Health Benefits of Cranberries As we plan for the holidays, it seems most families include some form of cranberries with their Thanksgiving feast. What a shame we only use this healthy fruit once a year. Cranberries
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Enrollment help at Coast Community Health Center Start planning for an active, healthy year in 2018. Health insurance open enrollment starts November 1 and ends December 15, 2017. Staff at Coast Community Health Center can help individuals and families check eligibility and apply for private 2018 Health Insurance Marketplace policies or Oregon Health Plan. Insurance
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Savory cooking ideas with colorful, vitamin-rich squash There are many varieties of squash including both summer and winter types. You may recognize summer squash like green and yellow zucchini and crookneck squash. These types are typically available in summer but can be found year-round in most markets. Winter squash tend to be available later in
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Don’t miss the fall plant sale and open house at Coast Community Health Center on Wednesday, August 16. OSU Extension Service experts will share tips on growing and eating fresh, healthy fruits and veggies. Get locally sourced plants from the Bandon School District Go Native project and 101 Plants & Things. Celebrate National Health
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