If you or a loved one needs to get an elective surgery, it may feel like there aren’t many options. But if you live in the Pacific Northwest, you have the option of getting that surgery in a hospital or in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). But what are ASCs?…
If you’re an aging woman, noticing changes in your body is nothing new – it comes with the territory. If you’re going through or have gone through menopause, you may notice big changes in your vaginal and urinary tract function. From uncomfortable sex, to vaginal dryness, a change…
Embarrassment is a powerful motivator, and when it prevents a patient from disclosing the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth to their doctor, it can result in costly repercussions. Unfortunately, in our society, there are social stigmas surrounding common disorders, symptoms, and lifestyles. A recent study…
It is an unfortunate fact of life that most of us, at some point in our lives, experience injury or illness that causes immediate alarm and needs same-day medical care. When injury or illness occurs, a quick decision needs to be made about how serious it is, and how soon…
WWMG congratulates all the winners of the 2016 Herald Readers’ Choice Awards and recognizes their hard work and dedication in making decisions that are based on what is best for the patient. WWMG was selected for the following categories: Workplace (Health) Hearing Center Allergy – Rebecca Epperson, DNP, ARNP,…
An average person has about a 5% chance of getting colon cancer, and greater than 90% of cases occur after age 50, which is why that’s a good age for a first screening. “Colonoscopy is one of the few tests that prevents cancer.” Dr. Edward…
In the beautiful state of Washington, families have the opportunity to rely on Western Washington Medical Group‘s expertise when looking for a professional Family Provider. Our group offers not only family medicine primary care, but also has a spectrum of specialists ranging from cardiologists to gastroenterologists, orthopedic surgeons, and more.
On Saturday, October 24th, WWMG was present for the 7th Annual Pink the Rink Night at Xfinity Arena. All funds raised at the event went to the Providence General Foundation to supply free mammograms for Snohomish County women who are unable to pay for these services. It also goes to…
Read the Herald Business Journal story about Western Washington Medical Group and Snohomish Family Medicine here. Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG) is pleased to announce that Snohomish Family Medicine (SFM) joined their multi-specialty group on January 2, 2015. Snohomish Family Medicine, located at 629 Avenue D in Snohomish, has…
New alliance of several top medical groups and hospitals offers high-quality, affordable care to employers Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG) and the Providence-Swedish Health Alliance today announced that they will work together to offer high quality, affordable health care benefits for local employers. WWMG is the latest medical group to…
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