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Western Washington Medical Group — Genuinely Local

Since Western Washington Medical Group’s founding in the early 1990s, we’ve remained provider owned and run. With over 100 providers and more than 20 specialty areas spread across 20 locations in Snohomish, Skagit, Island and Whatcom counties, we remain dedicated to providing the best possible care for you and your…

Specialty Practice: Rheumatology 

The branch of medicine dedicated to researching and treating rheumatic diseases is known as Rheumatology, which primarily relates to autoimmune disorders. In this post, we’ll explore common rheumatic diseases, review the causes and symptoms, discuss the most frequently used treatments and share where to get help if you suffer from…

October is National ADHD Awareness Month

Though Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult to diagnose, it’s estimated that over 6 million children in America have it. In this post, we’ll define ADHD; discuss why there is a month dedicated to making the public aware of the disorder and explore ways to seek help if…

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During COVID-19

This article was originally published in October 2020. Some information may have changed since that time. Many are careful to socially distance, wear face masks and wash hands regularly to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the best possible physical health. But some don’t make the same considerations…

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, so we’d like to take this opportunity to provide information about how vaccines work and why they’re so important. In this post, we’ll share what makes vaccines safe for your family; explain how they empower you to protect you and yours from preventable diseases; reaffirm…

About Diabetic Nephropathy

There are multiple types of kidney diseases, but diabetic nephropathy is the no. 1 cause of kidney failure. In this post, we’ll explore the cause of this diabetic kidney disease; its link to diabetes; the signs and symptoms to watch for if you suspect you may have…

Coronavirus State Reopening Guidance

Originally published July 2020 Our 24/7 news cycle can be overwhelming, but it’s still important to know how to stay safe while the pandemic remains a threat to our health. With our state slowly beginning to reopen, we’ve collected information from the CDC to help navigate what’s new and what…

Types of Sleep Disorders

Over 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, so if you feel you’re not getting enough rest, chances are you may have one. If you do, it’s important to address it because a lack of sleep can lead to several health problems including weight gain, weakened immunities, reduction of…