An American Tragedy: The Colorful Life and Shocking Death of Ovid Neal III

July 27, 2020December 23, 2020 Thacher Schmid

On the dark streets of a college town, two teenagers hoisted a rock and ended a man’s life. His loved ones want to know when we’ll finally value the lives of homeless people. Continue reading An American Tragedy: The Colorful Life and Shocking Death of Ovid Neal III

Adventist Hopes to Move the Needle on Portland’s Mental Health Crisis

August 25, 2017September 26, 2017 Thacher Schmid

In June, a national study by Mental Health America ranked Oregon last in the country for overall mental health needs, access and outcomes. Also in June, a mental health center opened that could help turn that around: Adventist Health’s Emotional … Continue reading Adventist Hopes to Move the Needle on Portland’s Mental Health Crisis