If a farmer does not improve the soil in which his or her crops grow, the harvest gets smaller every year. Rather than our enormously expensive, competitive, hierarchical model of healthcare, we must use the science of systems and the power of networks to collaboratively approach health – creating an ecosystem that creates real value, not just money.
Read MoreDr. Mike Rohwer, Executive Director of Curandi, will be at this important Oregon Health Forum event on November 15th. At this event, we will be discussing the current issues surrounding addiction in Oregon, its relevance to all Oregonians, and what we can do to begin to restore health to all of our communities.
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 27, the Oregon Health Forum will host a panel discussion, “The Impact of Social Determinants on Health Outcomes,” in Portland. Curandi is a sponsor of the event, and I’m excited to see this important topic gaining attention here in Oregon and around the country.
Read MoreRather than looking for a cure-all, it’s time we recognize the complex, interwoven nature of our social systems and accept that incremental change is the only solution, not a lesser solution.
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