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…
“Medicine is so much more than just a prescription.” —Andy Kruse, ARNP For over 70 years, the citizens of Marysville have depended on the compassion and expertise of Western Washington Medical Group practitioners. Now, with a large clinic in the heart of town, the Marysville Family Medicine team is more…
To prevent a potentially painful, uncomfortable outbreak of Shingles, adults should be aware of the two available Shingles vaccine options, then determine how to best proceed with their care. In this post, we’ll examine what Shingles are, how to identify symptoms, what the difference is between the two Shingles vaccines,…
With the recent measles outbreak spreading across the U.S., now is the perfect time to check and be sure that all of your children’s health immunizations are up to date. Even if your child isn’t considered at a high risk for the measles, they can still be a…
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