In the winter, it can be more difficult to put your ‘best foot forward,’ as a variety of foot problems can occur this time of year due to the weather and seasonal activities. As a result, doctors see an increase in falls and injuries during these months every year. Taking…
Your skin never takes a break from protecting your body, but in the winter months it works especially hard to preserve moisture and maintain elasticity. In this post, we’ll discuss why it’s so important to pay extra attention to our winter skin, review some of the most common troubles that…
When it comes to long-term medical care, more and more patients are choosing the services of a family practice vs. seeing a variety of medical professionals for different family members. Why? Because of the many benefits of staying within one practice and all that they offer. In this post, we’ll…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and second leading cause of death second only to heart disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and brings awareness to the ways we can all strive to improve our lung health. The first is prevention.
One of the most important jobs in our society is that of a family caregiver, someone that looks after another person who’s in need of constant care and supervision in the home. Often the caregiver is a spouse, sibling, or child of the patient in need of assistance, and they…
Over 37 million Americans suffer from kidney disease, yet many don’t realize it until they’re in the late stages. That’s why it’s best to seek nephrology treatment the instant you suspect you may have kidney issues, regardless of how severe your symptoms may be. The good news is that there…
To spread knowledge about different types of diabetes and their risks, November was declared Diabetes Awareness Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. It’s the perfect time to get educated about diabetes, understand the signs and symptoms of it and be aware of treatments available…
To raise awareness regarding the benefits of physical therapy, October was declared National Physical Therapy Month. In observation of the declaration, we’ve decided to spotlight Physical Therapy in this post. We’ll examine what Physical Therapy is, why it’s important and where you can seek treatment if…
Being physically well is only part of the formula for leading a happy, fulfilling life. To truly thrive, we also need to take care of our mental health. Western Washington Medical Group’s Psychology providers can help patients of all ages with a range of mental and behavioral health issues. Individual,…
The most common cancer (with the exception of skin cancer) among women in the U.S. is breast cancer. In fact, 1 in 8 women are at risk of getting the disease in their lifetime. Early detection is the key to successful treatment and survival. To support patients in getting these…
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