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.

Baby Safety - How to Baby-Proof Your Home

Sep 6, 2023, 10:28 PM
Baby Safety - How to Baby-Proof Your Home. Learn more about securing furniture, covering electrical outlets, and more.

Top 10 Ways to Make Pregnancy More Comfortable

Sep 6, 2023, 2:10 PM
10 Ways to Make Pregnancy More Comfortable - Learn more about prenatal massage, clothing, and much more.

Back-To-School Meal and Snack Prepping Ideas

Sep 6, 2023, 2:01 PM
Meal and Snack Prepping Ideas - By having nutritious options prepped and ready to go, you are making it that much easier to eat healthy without having to think much about it at the moment.

When to Head to Your Regular Doctor, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room

Sep 6, 2023, 1:09 PM
Regular Doctor, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room - Factors like time of the day and severity of symptoms may be critical in determining where you need to seek treatment.

Prostate Health - What's Normal and What's Not

Sep 5, 2023, 11:20 PM
Prostate problems are very common; unfortunately, most men will experience issues in their lifetime. If you find yourself unsure of what the prostate is, don't be embarrassed - you are not alone.

What is "Bad" Cholesterol and How to Raise "Good" Cholesterol?

Sep 5, 2023, 2:21 PM
What is "bad" cholesterol? "Bad" cholesterol and "good" cholesterol are terms often used to describe different types of lipoproteins.