By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Barclay Losse has a sweet tooth. He also has diabetes. About a year and a half ago, Losse started experimenting with desserts… Read more “Sinless Sweets: Plant-Based Pies make healthy taste good”
Category: Health
Killer Tofu: Local scientist warns of GMO risks
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Dr. Ray Seidler, a retired Oregon State University professor and former microbiologist for the Environmental Protection Agency, is on a mission to educate local communities… Read more “Killer Tofu: Local scientist warns of GMO risks”
I’ve Never. . . Worked Out With the Navy SEALs
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly The first time I played the popular drinking game “I’ve Never,” I was a high school sophomore, and instead of taking shots,… Read more “I’ve Never. . . Worked Out With the Navy SEALs”
Lawsuit settlement leads to trans-inclusive healthcare for Oregon state employees
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly The State of Oregon must offer its employees transgender-inclusive healthcare coverage following a landmark settlement in Esquivel v. Oregon, in which Lambda… Read more “Lawsuit settlement leads to trans-inclusive healthcare for Oregon state employees”
Oregon Health Plan to cover medical care for trans youth
By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly While trans activists wait to see how the recent Oregon Insurance Division decision will affect federally-managed insurance programs (Medicare and Medicaid), they… Read more “Oregon Health Plan to cover medical care for trans youth”
Closing the gap: Addressing LGBTQ health disparities from both sides
Originally published April 20, 2012 in PQ Monthly. By Erin Rook, PQ Monthly Going to the doctor makes most people uncomfortable, but for LGBTQ folks, that anxiety is heightened… Read more “Closing the gap: Addressing LGBTQ health disparities from both sides”
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