Hematopathology is the laboratory study of blood and blood disorders. A hematopathologist is a pathologist who determines possible causes of blood diseases by studying blood and tissue specimens under a microscope and other technical instruments. The pathologist has the knowledge and skill to diagnose anemia, bleeding disorders, leukemia, and lymphoma. The pathologist also consults with the patient’s physician to decide on a treatment based on the diagnosis.

Oregon’s population is 3,641,056, and the capital city is Salem. The Cascade Mountains in the central part of the state offer skiing and other winter sports, while the western border of Oregon is the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can tour the Sea Lion Caves in Florence or the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria. Every year, Oregon’s coastal lighthouses see many visitors. You can enjoy some famous Tillamook cheese and other dairy products at local creameries, or try a fresh beer in Portland, the unofficial craft brewing capital of the United States.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Oregon has a population of 3,641,056. Of this population, 813,132 are under the age of 18 and 465,940 are at or above the age of 65.