Health & Wellness

Northwest Family is your number one resource for health and wellness information. We are here to provide you with the best resources for any and all of your health-related questions.  

Each month our doctors provide you with in-depth information on four different health topics.

A First Hand Experience of What to Expect During Labor

Oct 26, 2022, 12:38 PM
I’m a mom to three beautiful children and while each of my pregnancies and labor experiences were wonderful, each were also unique.

What to Expect When Going Into Labor

Oct 26, 2022, 12:25 PM
Labor occurs when your body is preparing and ultimately giving birth to your baby.

Toddler Milestones

Oct 11, 2022, 1:18 PM
Children between one and three are considered toddlers. Every child is different and may meet milestones at different times.

Gretchen’s Battle with Alzheimer’s Disease as Told by Her Husband Mike Peppin

Oct 7, 2022, 4:24 PM
Gretchen was an unbelievable wife and mother to all the kids in our blended family. She was the most amazing person I’ve ever met in so many different ways.

Am I at Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Oct 7, 2022, 4:17 PM
This disease typically progresses slowly but ultimately ends up destroying memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

Too Many Mammaries: Notes on a Breast Cancer Journey

Oct 7, 2022, 3:46 PM
The first time I was diagnosed with breast cancer was at the age of 31, in 2011.