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.

Toddler Milestones

Oct 11, 2022, 1:18 PM
Children between one and three are considered toddlers. Every child is different and may meet milestones at different times.

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.