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.

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.

Feeding Your Baby – When to Introduce New Foods

Oct 6, 2022, 4:49 PM
As your baby grows, one of the many important milestones is the advancement of their diet.

Healthy Aging

Oct 5, 2022, 5:19 PM
We can make certain choices each day that help us age well and decrease disease risk and cognitive decline.

Preventing and Treating Morning Sickness

Sep 15, 2022, 5:27 PM
Morning sickness is characterized by nausea with or without vomiting experienced during pregnancy. Even though it’s called “morning” sickness, it can be experienced at any time of the day.