This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. One in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. This means that about 120,000 babies born in the U.S. each year…
Glaucoma is called the ‘sneak thief of sight’, and for good reason. This disease progresses slowly, gradually ‘stealing’ your vision. Sometimes it takes years to be diagnosed. In an effort to raise awareness of this sad disease, January was designated Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. Kids love pets. Anyone who has been to a zoo can confirm that kids enjoy interacting with, touching and even hugging animals.
Illness seems inevitable as we approach this time of year. Sooner or later we get the tell-tale tickle in our throat that quickly becomes a nightmare of watery eyes, runny noses, and endless nights of coughing. For those of us with children, this misery extends not only to our…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. There are a lot of great health foods out there that can boost your immunity and help keep you well during this season. Of…
On November 18, 2013, Dr. Karen Myren began seeing patients at Whitehorse Family Medicine in Arlington. Dr. Myren enjoys caring for patients of all ages and genders. She is dedicated to helping patients with the full spectrum of medical problems ranging from routine well care…
Fall is a very active time for kids and teens alike, especially for those participating in school sports. Injuries are something every sports player deals with at some point, whether it’s a simple bruise or a fractured bone. Some of the most common sports injuries are foot and ankle injuries,…
More than 5 million American seniors are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared that November was Alzheimer’s disease awareness month. Nearly 20 years later, the disease would claim his own life and the…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. Coffee is now one of the most popular beverages in the U.S., and 80-90 percent of adults drink at least one cup a day.
Flu season generally lasts October through May, and peaks in the Winter months. WWMG’s primary care provider recommend that all family members 6 months or older get flu shots. If you are a parent concerned about vaccinating your family, please refer to our article on the safety and effectiveness…
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