Glaucoma is called the ‘sneak thief of sight’, and for good reason. This disease progresses slowly, gradually ‘stealing’ your vision. Sometimes it takes years to be diagnosed. In an effort to raise awareness of this sad disease, January was designated Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. Kids love pets. Anyone who has been to a zoo can confirm that kids enjoy interacting with, touching and even hugging animals.
More than 5 million American seniors are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared that November was Alzheimer’s disease awareness month. Nearly 20 years later, the disease would claim his own life and the…
Vaccinations are among the most important advances of modern medicine. In addition to eliminating diseases like smallpox and reducing other severe illnesses such as polio, vaccines have dramatically reduced the occurrence of more common illnesses like the flu and measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that…
Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages, and the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. When people practice safe behaviors, they can help prevent injuries – and even death. That’s why we’re celebrating National Safety Month. Make a difference: This month,…
Some people are on their feet all day long with little time to sit and rest. Others may sit at work but wear shoes that don’t properly support their feet when they do get up. And the surfaces we stand and walk on, like cement or concrete, can be very…
20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month is a great time to start incorporating better ways of eating. Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great way to…
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. WWMG’s Family Medicine and Gastroenterology departments are actively encouraging the public to get screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Even though most people don’t want to have a colonoscopy,…
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