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 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. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this post will examine…
With the end of summer approaching, it’s time to think about getting your children caught up with the vaccines required for school. Vaccines are scientifically proven to help prevent the spread of diseases such as measles and mumps. It’s important to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Centers…
Though they may be more excited about attending new classes and seeing their friends after the summer break apart, one thing that shouldn’t be neglected when preparing for a new school year is your student’s health. To set them up for success you’ll want them to be physically and mentally…
“We’re part of a very close and strong community.” —Dr. Douglas Trotter Established in 1953, the Snohomish Family Medicine practice provides traditional care appointments for the whole family and offers the added benefit of a Walk-in Clinic for those instances when seeing a physician promptly is necessary, With over 60…
The Western Washington Medical Group Whitehorse Walk-In Clinic, which opened in November, is the only clinic-based walk-in clinic in Arlington. Beyond its community, Whitehorse also serves patients from Lakewood, Stanwood, Camano, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Darrington and Granite Falls. For patients who need to be…
“We truly care about every single one of our patients. We want them to receive the best care possible and put that personal touch on care.” — Karen S. Myren, M.D. To increase the offerings available to our patients at the Whitehorse Family Medicine practice, we now have…
While flu shots make you less susceptible to catching influenza, unfortunately there’s no vaccine to prevent the common cold, nor is there a cure for it. That’s why it’s smart to make a shopping list for cold season remedies and stay ahead of the game where your winter-time health is…
Each year a vaccination is developed to combat the current strain of influenza, more commonly known as “the flu.” One of the best ways to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot, but many wonder if it’s really worth it. In the following post, we’ll break down the…
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