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.

Tips for New or Expecting Dads

Jun 12, 2025, 5:13 PM
Becoming a dad? Learn practical tips for new and expecting fathers—from bonding with baby to managing stress and staying healthy. You matter, too.

First Aid Basics Every Parent Should Know

Jun 12, 2025, 4:40 PM
Scrapes, bumps, nosebleeds, and burns—learn essential first aid for kids, what to keep in your kit, and when to call your doctor or urgent care clinic.

Vision Screenings and Back-to-School Eye Health Tips

Jun 12, 2025, 3:29 PM
Back-to-school time? Don’t forget a vision screening. Learn what to expect, signs your child may have vision issues, and how to support eye health year-round.

What to Expect at Your 20-Week Anatomy Scan

Jun 12, 2025, 11:05 AM
Expecting your mid-pregnancy ultrasound? Learn what the 20-week anatomy scan checks for, how to prepare, and why it's a key pregnancy milestone.

6 Signs Your Baby Might Be Teething (and What to Do About It)

Jun 11, 2025, 5:40 PM
Wondering if your baby is teething? Learn the most common signs of teething in babies, when it typically starts, and safe, effective ways to soothe sore gums. Expert advice from Northwest Family Clinics.

The Top Screenings Every Woman Needs in Her 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond

May 15, 2025, 11:58 AM
Stay on top of your health with this age-by-age guide to the most important screenings for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.