A Brief Look at Portland Art Museum’s Early History

In 2020, Dr. Yale Popowich of Portland, Oregon, accepted the position of medical director for Moda Health, where he advises departments and oversees program development and performance. His background includes over a decade of clinical experience. Committed to civic involvement, Dr. Yale Popowich has served over the years on numerous community and cultural boards of directors, and he currently sits on the board of the Portland Art Museum.

The museum has brought new artistic experiences to the region since 1892, when a small local group dedicated itself to creating a premier art museum accessible to the entire community. Its original location was in a public library, and its first collections consisted of plaster casts of classical sculptures.

Through the efforts of donors and board members across the next few generations, the museum expanded. It relocated to its own building on the corner of Southwest 5th Avenue and Taylor in 1905, then moved in 1932 to its present residence at the intersection of Southwest Park Avenue and Jefferson Street. The museum’s red-brick structure was designed by local architect Pietro Belluschi, and the site is today a landmark feature of Portland’s Cultural District.

Exhibitions in the museum’s history include a displaying in 1913 of works that were part of the iconic New York Armory Show, which brought awareness of modern art to the United States. The Portland Art Museum’s 1959 Van Gogh exhibit saw record-setting attendance numbers, which enabled the museum to add French Impressionist Claude Monet’s beloved painting Waterlilies to its permanent collection. In 1996, The Imperial Tombs of China drew 2,500 people daily to the museum, many of them first-time visitors.

 

Recommended Preparations for Plastic Surgery

Dr. Yale Popowich most recently worked at Portland Plastic Surgery Group in Portland, Oregon. Before helping establish the group in 2006, he practiced general surgery for eight years. Dr. Yale Popowich is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Plastic surgery is a delicate procedure that demands a great deal of preparation. Before surgery can take place, plastic surgeons generally ask their patients to take a general physical examination. The results determine the patient’s suitability for the desired surgical procedure.

Let the surgeon know about any medication you're taking, both prescription and over-the-counter, as well as any nutritional supplements. You may have to stop taking some of them prior to your procedure and for a certain period of time afterwards. You may also have to avoid homeopathic and naturopathic drugs and supplements.

The surgeon will generally recommend that patients avoid tobacco for at least two weeks before the surgical procedure. Nicotine adversely affects the healing process. Alcohol should also be avoided for at least three days before surgery. It is a blood thinner that negatively affects the immune system.

Finally, you should ensure that you are on a healthy diet before and after surgery. The day before the surgery, don't eat or drink after midnight. Ensure you have a responsible person drive you home after the surgery, as you will be unable to do so yourself.

How Pico Lasers Work to Remove Tattoos

Licensed plastic surgeon Dr. Yale Popowich earned his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He practiced for many years in the area of Portland, Oregon. In a recent article, Dr. Yale Popowich explained how Pico-laser technology works to remove unwanted tattoos.

In contrast to many outdated tattoo-removal techniques, the Pico laser delivers ultra-short bursts in mere trillionths of a second. The pulse width is 100-times shorter than traditional nanosecond lasers. The powerful picosecond lasers shatter tattoo ink into micro-particles, which are then naturally dispelled by the body. This leads to better clearance in fewer treatments.

Older, less-efficient lasers depend on heat to melt the pigment. This heat burns the skin and requires many repeated treatments to remove the tattoo. The side effects of this heat treatment can also be problematic for patients. Pico-laser technology is becoming the go-to option for people who can afford the extra cost of this advanced treatment.

 

Is Plastic Surgery Covered by Insurance?

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Yale Popowich served as a founding principal of Portland, Oregon’s first plastic surgery practice. Dr. Yale Popowich possesses a professional interest in educating clients on their options, including understanding their insurance policies.

Under certain circumstances, health insurance policies will cover expenses related to cosmetic procedures. If the procedure is deemed medically necessary, the likelihood increases that the surgery will be an eligible expense.

For example, patients who are morbidly obese may qualify for insurance-covered weight loss or gastric bypass surgery. Since excessive skin is sometimes a side effect of these procedures, tightening operations such as tummy tucks may also be covered, especially if the extra skin interferes with the performing of daily activities.

More commonly, insurance providers offer partial coverage of operations that have a cosmetic and functional component. This includes some forms of rhinoplasty, which can improve a patient’s breathing by repairing a deviated septum. Some eyelid procedures that eliminate vision reduction due to sagging skin may also be covered. 

The Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery

A graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Yale Popowich, M.D., founded Portland Plastic Surgery Group, one of the first group practices in the Portland area. Dr. Yale Popowich is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), an organization that focuses on issues related to plastic and reconstructive surgery.

An article on the ASPS website discusses the health benefits of breast reductions. Women with extremely large breasts (to the point of discomfort) often seek out this surgery, not for cosmetic purposes but to address the associated health issues.

Large breasts cause pain and discomfort in the back, shoulders, and neck. Moreover, large breasts interfere with some physical activities and cause tingling, extreme headaches, and skin rashes.

Breast reductions reduce stress on the back and shoulders by lifting the breast up and removing excess breast fat and tissue. The outpatient procedure usually lasts two to three hours. Side effects might include loss of sensation in the nipples, surgical scars, and interference with the ability to breastfeed.

What Is Intussusception and What Causes It?

A member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Yale Popowich, MD, MBA, served as the founding partner of Portland Plastic Surgery Group in Oregon for 14 years. Possessing upwards of two decades of medical experience, Dr. Yale Popowich has been involved in writing several abstracts and manuscripts, including a section on intussusception in volume six of Operative Techniques in General Surgery.

A serious condition, intussusception occurs when part of the intestine telescopes into another part of the intestine. This means the intestine slides into an adjacent part, and the process often blocks fluid or food from passing through the intestine properly. Further, the affected part of the intestine may not receive the amount of blood it needs to survive without tearing.

In children under the age of 3, intussusception is the leading cause of intestinal obstruction. However, there are also cases of the issue in adults. Among both children and adults, the specific cause of intussusception is unknown. When the condition develops in children, it has been linked to cystic fibrosis and dehydration, upper respiratory tract infections, and intestinal viruses, such as gastroenteritis.

Further, intussusception in adults and children has been linked to masses or tumors in the abdominal cavity or intestines. Children who have recently finished chemotherapy also seem to have a higher risk of developing the condition, as do boys in general. In fact, boys are about three to four times more likely to develop intussusception than girls.