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.

Treating Depression

Jan 10, 2019, 3:17 PM
Treating depression is really an individualized process for each person. Things like severity, type of symptoms present, age, and concurrent medication conditions all play a role in what we might recommend as treatment.

Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Where Should I Go?

Oct 22, 2018, 10:18 AM
The decision to visit the local urgent care or the emergency department is one of the many healthcare choices that can be difficult for patients to navigate.

Brand Name vs. Generic Drugs: Understanding the Difference

Oct 4, 2018, 11:01 AM
Brand Name vs. Generic Drugs: Understanding the Difference - The vast number of brand name and generic drugs can be extremely confusing, let us break down the differences.

Youth Sports

Aug 14, 2018, 5:31 PM
Youth sports - The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that around 30 million children and adolescents will participate in youth sports each year.

Why Use a Family Medicine Provider for Obstetric (OB) Care

Jul 23, 2018, 10:51 AM
Why Use a Family Medicine Provider for Obstetric (OB) Care - Obstetric care, also known as prenatal care, is vital for the health of Mother and Baby and is therefore strongly recommended for every pregnant patient.

What is a Physician Assistant?

Jul 17, 2018, 2:59 PM
The role of a Physician Assistant (PA) is often not clear to a patient and they might think it to be rude or embarrassing to ask. The purpose of this blog post is to explain what a PA is and their role in healthcare.