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We’re happy to announce that on October 13th, Wallace’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Stuart Currie, joined Oregon’s congressional delegation Senators Wyden and Merkley, and Congressional Representatives Bonamici, Salinas, and Dexter, to speak about the urgent need to protect ACA tax credits. As a community health center rooted in the Community Health Movement, Wallace is committed to caring […]

September is Healthy Aging Month – It’s a national initiative to highlight the positive aspects of aging and encourage people, particularly those aged 45 and older, to take control of their physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. It serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to adopt healthy habits to prevent age-related health problems and […]

This week is CONTACT LENS HEALTH WEEK, reminding all to use best contact lens practices. We recommend: – Washing hands thoroughly before handling lenses. – Cleaning and disinfecting lenses daily with fresh solution and replacing the lens cases regularly. – It’s also crucial to avoid wearing lenses longer than prescribed. – Don’t use water to clean or […]

Did you know that vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from many preventable diseases? Vaccines help your body create protective antibodies that fight off infections. You can protect yourself and also avoid spreading preventable diseases to other people in your family and community.

 – You have 20 baby teeth growing up and will eventually have 32 adult teeth.  – Brushing twice a day and flossing every night helps keep your teeth clean and strong.  – Germs can be spread by sharing food, drinks, or even a kiss.  – Eating sugary foods although sweet, also feed the bacteria in […]

At Wallace Medical & Dental we want you to feel welcome and also assured that you’re receiving the best care.  Please learn more about our departments, services and locations and checkout our YouTube channel with many videos in both Spanish and English.  See our newest Medical videos below.  All footage for these videos were taken […]

We’re happy to announce our successful monthly dental youth program, at our Rockwood Campus, ages 0-14 yrs. old, allows youth to receive exams, dental education, and procedures!   “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”  ― Phyllis Diller.

Please carefully check your records and make sure your current measles vaccines are up to date because people can spread measles before they get sick!

Forty years ago, in a donated hotel room in Portland’s Old Town with just two volunteers, Wallace established a medical open door for all, where cost was never a barrier to good care.  Today, Wallace provides a full range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services to thousands of underserved individuals, families, and students, with multiple clinics and a […]

Awareness for Men's Health: Men's Health Month is June 2025.

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