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.

Influenza Resource Guide

Nov 12, 2025, 12:34 PM
Flu hits Minnesota each fall and winter. This guide explains what influenza looks like at different ages, when to treat at home, when to call or go in, who benefits from antivirals, and the prevention steps that really work—plus Minnesota-specific timing tips.

RSV Resource Guide: Symptoms, Care, and Prevention for All Ages

Nov 12, 2025, 12:02 PM
RSV often looks like a common cold—but for infants, older adults, and people with chronic conditions it can become serious. This Minnesota-focused guide explains symptoms by age, when to treat at home, when to seek care, testing and treatment basics, and what actually works to prevent RSV.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Women in Their 30s and 40s Should Know

Oct 9, 2025, 11:26 AM
Breast cancer doesn’t only affect older women. Learn the facts about breast health, risk factors, and screening options for women in their 30s and 40s. Northwest Family Clinics shares expert guidance.

Movement That Fits into Mom Life: Gentle Ways to Stay Active Every Day

Aug 13, 2025, 11:40 AM
Fitness doesn’t have to be intense. Discover realistic ways moms can stay active with gentle movement that supports energy, mood, and postpartum wellness.

Postpartum to Perimenopause: How Women’s Health Needs Change in Your 30s & 40s

Aug 12, 2025, 2:28 PM
Explore the physical and emotional changes in your 30s & 40s—from postpartum to perimenopause—and how to stay on top of your health at every stage.

Family Travel Health Tips and What to Pack in Your First Aid Kit

Jul 23, 2025, 11:26 AM
Planning a family trip? From motion sickness to bug bites, here are doctor-recommended travel health tips and a first aid packing list to keep your family healthy on the go.