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…
New alliance of several top medical groups and hospitals offers high-quality, affordable care to employers Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG) and the Providence-Swedish Health Alliance today announced that they will work together to offer high quality, affordable health care benefits for local employers. WWMG is the latest medical group to…
It all started on June 30, 2014 when talking heads on Morning Drive, a program on the Golf Channel performed an on-air Bucket Challenge. Then Matt Lauer did it on NBC’s the Today Showand soon after that, the Bucket Challenge went viral. Just about everyone has heard about the ALS…
Originally published in September 2014 As a result of the Ice Bucket Challenge, the ALS Association received donations of $94.3 million this year, compared to $2.7 million last year for the same time period. The promotion worked. People from all over the country, including celebrities, politicians, and just…
While May might have been Allergy Awareness month, summer hasn’t relented much when it comes to the tide of tissues, sneezes and sniffles that afflict many of us in the Pacific Northwest. Pollen counts for trees, grass, and weeds remain just high enough to keep those suffering from…
Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG) has always believed in providing compassionate care for the community, so when the Oso tragedy occurred, it didn’t take long for the providers and staff there to find creative ways to collect supplies and raise money for the survivors. Jerry Tillinger, CEO, made a phone…
When individuals choose a primary care provider, they have to consider many things. Does this healthcare provider have the proper certifications? Are they experienced with children, or with a particular health condition that I have? Do they manage chronic conditions like diabetes? Are they located near me? Will they…
It’s true! Good eating doesn’t just keep your weight in check, your heart happy, and your glucose levels steady, it also affects your brain! Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain health, both short term and long term. People who maintain healthy active minds well past their sixties…
Your brain is your most powerful organ, yet it weighs in at just over three pounds. It controls thinking, bodily functions, physical capacity, emotions, and memory. The cerebrum fills most of your skull, and is responsible for memory, problem solving, emotions, and movement. The cerebellum, at the back…
If you’re like most of the population of the United States, you’ll do just about anything to avoid having a colonoscopy. Every time March rolls around, you duck your head when you drive past signs promoting colorectal cancer awareness, and stop your ears during your physical exams when your…
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