Seattle Times calls it the Big Dark. To the rest of us it’s just winter. But whatever you call the five months of the year when cloudy days end with the sun setting before 5:00 pm, the lack of sunlight can be hard to live with. Lots of people get…
Just when it seemed like the pandemic was waning, a new wave of viral infections has emerged – and this time, children seem to be the ones most affected. Last year, children’s hospitals across Washington state were overwhelmed with double the number of patients they usually see in the…
Vision is one of our most important senses and keeping it in good shape enables both children and adults to communicate, work, play, learn, and enjoy a high quality of life. Impaired vision affects one’s self-esteem and ability to interact with others, to work, or to perform daily activities independently.
The idea of a career where you’re helping people is appealing to many folks. Being a medical assistant is a great way to positively impact the lives of others, while being on a purposeful career path. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for medical assistants is…
Two and a half years after the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Washington State, more than 70% of Snohomish County residents have completed their primary vaccination series, but a lot fewer are getting the new bivalent booster. Getting vaccinated and boosted now is the best way to…
According to the CDC, approximately one out of every six children has some type of developmental delay. And many delays go unidentified until the child starts school, especially if a child does not receive regular care. Parents may not recognize the signs of a developmental problem, which is why it’s…
It’s important to note that while strokes can happen to anyone at any age, over 80% are preventable. You can lower your chances of ever having a stroke by taking steps today to maintain optimal cardiovascular health. Read on for the warning signs of a stroke, common causes, risk factors,…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Should you be concerned? Colonoscopies and mammograms are common and highly successful screening tools for cancer. But for lung cancer, only 6% of people…
Per the CDC, nearly half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Many folks don’t even know they have hypertension until it develops into a more serious condition such as heart disease. By that point, it may have been negatively impacting the…
If you suffer from frequent problems such as a stuffy nose, sinus pressure, or infections, you may have more than a recurring cold. Your symptoms may be due to an underlying problem that needs medical attention. By seeking help sooner rather than later, you can prevent a sinus…
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