Highlights

New Book: “Get Your Pitchfork On!”

August 22, 2012
New Book: “Get Your Pitchfork On!”

Have you ever dreamed of moving to the country?

Hard-working urban professionals Kristy Athens and husband Mike were thrilled in 2003 to buy seven acres on the Washington side of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. They were surprised to learn just how challenging rural life could be.

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Another Black family member doing great community health work

October 6, 2011
Another Black family member doing great community health work

Stacey Black, niece to Shari Black, is working with the Village School in Eugene, OR to help create healthier lunches for students.

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“Understanding Infant Adoption” — Free Training

March 7, 2011
“Understanding Infant Adoption” — Free Training

FREE TRAINING for Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, Family Planning Staff and anyone who provides services to pregnant women and teens.

She’s pregnant… and she has questions.
Do you have answers for her?

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“heartspark”

February 15, 2010

Make the most of your time And more importantly – your life Once upon a time you had time. Time to enjoy your life. Time to focus on what made you happiest. What if you could connect with that feeling again? What if you could put that oomph, passion, chutzpah, whatever you call it, back [...]

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ART in Healing Spaces

December 31, 2009

Enriching health care settings with original art ART in Healing Spaces is a program to place original artwork in health care settings. Developed by Sally Hart Retecki Consulting, the program is in the initial phase of selecting a portfolio of high quality fine art. We believe there is an urgent need for high quality original [...]

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Institute of Medicine Aims

April 15, 2008

“The U.S. health care delivery system does not provide consistent, high-quality medical care to all people. Americans should be able to count on receiving care that meets their needs and is based on the best scientific knowledge–yet there is strong evidence that this frequently is not the case. Health care harms patients too frequently and [...]

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