Family Matters

KATU Television, knows that Family Matters. That’s why we are teaming up with Providence Health and Services to provide solutions to the challenges families face. From health and education to safety and well-being, Family Matters will tackle the issues that matter to us most.

Watch for Family Matters on KATU Television and katu.com, including television specials, AM Northwest segments, Public Service Announcements, community event coverage and more!

Providence Komen for the Cure

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Cold and Flu Resource Center

Cold and Flu Resource Center

Family Matters encourages you to keep your family healthy with online resources that help prevent, detect and treat colds and flu. Cold and Flu Resource Center Read more »

Indoor Pollution Prevention Campaign

Indoor Pollution Prevention Campaign

The Environmental Protection Agency reports that Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) may have short and long-term adverse health effects and are emitted as gases from common household products like paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and craft materials.

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Child/Teen Online Safety

Child/Teen Online Safety

Family Matters encourages you to keep your children safe when using the internet.

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Focus on Alzheimer's Disease

Focus on Alzheimer's Disease

If you or a loved one needs an assessment for Alzheimer's Disease, Providence Health System has experts in geriatric care. For a physician referral, please contact the Providence Resource Line at 503-574-6595.

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Family Matters School Supply Drive

Family Matters School Supply Drive

A special thank you to all of our KATU viewers for making the Family Matters School Supplies Drive a huge success! Friends of the Children reports that donations have tripled over 2005.

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Family Matters

Family Matters

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Salute to our Troops!

Salute to our Troops!

July 4th is a national holiday and Family Matters invites you to extend the celebration through the month by sending positive messages of support and thanks to our U.S. troops. Head to katu.com’s YouNews.TV section and post your video and photo messages.Click here to salute the troops! Read more »

Salvation Army Giving Tree

Salvation Army Giving Tree

Family Matters encourages you to help less fortunate children enjoy their holidays by heading to a Salvation Army Angel Giving Trees at Washington Square, Cedar Hills Crossing, and the Lloyd Center or by donating online click here Read more »

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