November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Should you be concerned? Colonoscopies and mammograms are common and highly successful screening tools for cancer. But for lung cancer, only 6% of people…
When you “shop local” you’re making an investment in your community by supporting the livelihoods of your neighbors and local businesses. You are also getting the most for your money through personalized service and artisanal products. But did you know that the benefits of shopping locally go beyond groceries and…
Western Washington Medical Group is excited to announce the opening of our new specialty care center in Bellingham, which will provide Cardiology, Pulmonary, and Sleep Medicine services to patients in Whatcom County. The new office opened on September 12, and is located at 470A Birchwood Ave…
WWMG is proud to partner with Fred Hutch Cancer Center to provide easier and more accessible breast cancer screenings, also known as mammograms, to residents of Snohomish County. The SCCA/ Fred Hutch Mammogram Van will be located at WWMG primary care centers on select dates in 2024. No referral…
The purpose of the immune system is to protect the body from infection. So strengthening the immune system contributes to an individual’s whole body health and wellness. And for individuals with immunodeficiencies or autoimmune disorders, it is especially important to maintain a healthy immune system. Our Primary Care providers are…
Over 20 million people in America suffer from neuropathy, sometimes referred to as peripheral neuropathy. In this post, we’ll define what neuropathy is; explore the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment; and connect you with our Family Medicine team if you suspect that you or a loved one has the condition.
Each year, over 800,000 Americans experience heart attacks, and for 3/4 of those individuals, it’s their first cardiac event. Because 50% of adults in the US currently have at least one risk factor for a heart attack, it’s important to know the warning signs. In this post, we’ll explain what…
If you’re in need of an ultrasound, Western Washington Medical Group’s Imaging Center is available to serve you! Though it’s common to think of a pregnant woman when we think of an ultrasound, the test is actually used for a number of diagnostic purposes. In this post,…
Though the words Alzheimer’s and Dementia are often used interchangeably, they are not the same condition. In this post, we’ll discuss how to distinguish between the two; identify the signs and symptoms associated with each; explore common treatments and impacts to family and friends, and provide information on where to…
Asthma is a condition that affects approximately 25 million Americans. Though many who suffer from asthma are diagnosed at a young age, there are a large number of people who develop adult-onset asthma who may never have had breathing issues as kids. In this post, we’ll review what asthma is;…
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