Joint injections are often considered a short-term fix for a long-term problem. For many people who experience joint pain, steroid injections are just one treatment in a progression that inevitably ends with joint replacement surgery. Some patients might prefer to skip straight to the end solution, but for…
As people age, staying healthy doesn’t just happen by chance. Preventing diseases before they occur requires you to make smart lifestyle choices and to engage regularly with a healthcare provider so you can maintain good health and a positive quality of life. By focusing on habits like: eating well staying…
Dr. David Russian, CEO of Western Washington Medical Group, will be a featured speaker on the Healthcare Summit panel hosted by Economic Alliance Snohomish County on September 24, 2025 at WSU Everett. Join us Wednesday, September 24th for Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Healthcare Summit. This year’s summit…
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called the “silent killer” because an individual can have it for years without showing any symptoms. Unless a person has their blood pressure checked, there’s no way to know they have hypertension and the disease can progress unnoticed. Left unchecked,…
Remember the buzz of anxiety and excitement that you felt on your child’s first day of kindergarten? As your student prepares to head off to college, that feeling is back again, except the anxiety has probably grown as much as your child has. Your teen has a million questions and…
Most Americans have a strong mental association between drinking milk and having strong bones, thanks to clever advertising. Those old TV commercials weren’t wrong – dairy is a good dietary source of calcium, which is important for strong bones. But many of us don’t really understand how important…
If you enjoy exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to take it for granted that we have a lot fewer “biting bugs” compared to other parts of the country. But Washington State is home to several species of ticks that can spread infections such as…
Summer is a time for making memories with friends and family. But it’s best if those memories are happy ones. When hosting a barbeque or a picnic, be sure to brush up on food safety tips to ensure your guests don’t get food poisoning. People experience more foodborne illnesses…
With the beautiful woodlands and expansive wilderness, wildfires and the smoke they bring to the air are now a vital health consideration when living in the Pacific Northwest. Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in our region, poor air quality can lead to lingering health effects long…
What Is Depression? The well-being of your mind and body are interconnected and dependent on one another. When your body feels sick, your mood and mental capabilities are affected; likewise, mental health greatly affects the physical health of your body. Depression impacts how your mind and body feel…
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