If you’re an aging woman, noticing changes in your body is nothing new, it comes with the territory. But if you are going through or have gone through menopause, you face a unique set of challenges, and will likely notice big changes in your vaginal and urologic condition. From uncomfortable…
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 need 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 Allergies – Rebecca Epperson, DNP, ARNP,…
With the advent of electronic medical records (EMRs), laptop computers have become a fixture in physicians’ exam rooms. And that, as many doctors will tell you, is a mixed bag. In the words of WWMG Family Practice Dr. David Lindstrom, “Easy data access benefits the patient, but the data entry process does not. On one hand, you…
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…
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 practice care but also has a spectrum of specialists ranging from cardiologists to urologists. You’ll find that WWMG covers…
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…
On August 10th, the Washington State Department of Health launched a campaign to bring attention to the need for pre-teen boys and girls, 11-12 years old, to get vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). The campaign will run through much of September and it aims to make mothers aware that they…
Dr. Adriana Rosales (center), Everett Family Medicine’s newest provider, attended the Eastlake Community Church’s health fair on June 29th. Her medical assistant, Audri (right), helped her hand out health information and perform quick tests on church members and their families.
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