The holidays can be the most exciting time of the year; a time for celebration, togetherness, and fresh starts. But, amidst the chaos of visiting family, attending parties, and planning for travel, it’s easy to sacrifice a healthy lifestyle for the fun of the festivities. Here are a few tips…
What Is Depression? The well-being of your mind and body are interconnected and dependent on one another. When your body feels sick, your mood and mental capabilities are affected; likewise, mental health greatly affects the physical health of your body. Depression affects how your mind and body feel…
Summertime brings with it warm temperatures, extended days, and (typically) a little extra time spent outside soaking up the sun with family and friends. If you’re packing a suitcase or a beach bag or planning a game of pick-up soccer, take a moment to make sure you know the dangers…
Every year, 1 million people in the United States are diagnosed with shingles. This means that over a lifetime, 30% of all Americans can expect to get shingles one or more times. It should come as no surprise that over the last decade, demand…
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…
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…
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