As one of the most progressive countries in the world, the United States offers some of the best medical services and top-notch doctors across the globe. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that Americans are the healthiest population. Sadly, there are many serious health problems in the United States, and the health…
It’s that time of year again when a simple bus ride can provide such a symphony of coughs and sneezes that we fear for our personal health. The good news is that there are steps we can all take for common cold prevention and actions on how to avoid…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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