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.

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.

Pacifiers, Thumb Sucking, and Oral Development: What Parents Should Know

Jul 23, 2025, 10:43 AM
Wondering how pacifiers or thumb-sucking affect your child’s teeth? Learn what’s normal, when to wean, and how to protect your child’s oral health.

Beyond the Basics: What Your Primary Care Doctor Can Really Do

Jul 23, 2025, 9:28 AM
Your primary care doctor does more than checkups. Learn how Northwest Family Clinics supports mental health, women’s health, chronic conditions, minor procedures, and more—at every age and stage.

Growth Charts Explained: What Percentiles Really Mean

Jul 22, 2025, 4:59 PM
Confused by your child’s growth chart? Learn what percentiles mean, when to worry, and how doctors use them to track healthy development over time.

Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked by Doctors

Jul 22, 2025, 3:54 PM
Confused by pregnancy advice? Get evidence-based answers as we debunk 8 common myths—from caffeine and fish to exercise and vaccines. Read more.

Diaper Rash: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Tips

Jul 22, 2025, 1:14 PM
Learn what causes diaper rash, how to treat it at home, and when to call your doctor. Trusted tips from Northwest Family Clinics.