NWPC Blog

If you’re reading this post, you’ve already decided to research ways to quit smoking, and that alone deserves a pat on the back. Making the commitment to quit smoking is commendable and now it’s [...]

Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer are often linked in medical conversations, but what are the differences between the two and how are they connected? We want to encourage women to [...]

The Pacific Northwest is a stunning place to live, but with short dark days and long nights, many of us suffer from Vitamin D deficiency and may not even know it. Vitamin D deficiency is common [...]

Preparing for Medicare enrollment can be a daunting and confusing task, here are 5 important steps you can take to ensure you are ready to enroll.

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in the United States. We live in a digital world that requires constant connectivity that causes stress and anxiety to rise. These disorders are 20x more common [...]

Winter isn’t just flu season. It’s a time when all sorts of illnesses tend to strike—especially in schools. Help your child avoid missed school days by preventing these common winter illnesses. [...]

At Northwest Primary Care we believe that a better patient experience creates better health outcomes for our patients. Our physicians strive to provide our patients with the best experience [...]

Hypertension is a word used to describe abnormally high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of developing many serious health problems – including stroke. Our [...]

Loss of bone density is a normal thing that occurs as we get older, but some of us experience bone loss at a more rapid or increased rate as a result of Osteoporosis. More than half of the U.S. [...]