Northwest Research Center Northwest Primary Care welcomes to our family of clinics, Northwest Research Center formerly known as Allergy Associates Research Center. Northwest Research Center’s involvement in clinical research is a critical step in developing safe, reliable, and effective pharmaceutical products. The professional, experienced staff works closely with pharmaceutical companies and the FDA (Food and …
The New Year provides a chance to connect with your health insurance company and it’s always a good idea to do just that! Insurance plans change benefits and the services they cover annually. Healthcare insurance continues to change so it is imperative that everyone stays vigilant regarding his or her coverage and deductible amounts. ’This …
Advances in science have given us some pretty incredible treatment options for the health problems that plague us. But as technology marches forward, more doctors and scientists are discovering that ancient therapies such as acupuncture still hold powerful healing for our modern ailments. A practice inherited from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is based on the …
Of the 40 million adults who identified as cigarette smokers in 2014, nearly seven in 10 said they want to stop—and for good reason. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans each year. Nine out of ten lung cancer deaths are …
Our bodies come with a lot of moving parts, and sometimes it’s the smallest ones that can have the biggest impact on our overall health. Take the thyroid, for example. The small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck rarely gets as much attention, but it’s actually a hormonal powerhouse responsible for producing the …
As more consumers become insured through programs like the Health Insurance Marketplace, we find more people who need help to navigate the healthcare system. It’s a good idea to learn the language. For example, “covered” may not necessarily mean the procedure is “paid for” by your insurance. It may simply mean that may go against …
Sharon McNeill MD August, 2015 Medicine changes quickly. Over the course of my (short) 11 years in training and practice there have been great advances in many areas! However, sometimes with these changes, we fail to explain the reasons behind the change & the benefit of the new advancement to the general public… and it …
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How often do you find yourself sitting in a day? If you’re like many others, you spend a lot of time sitting down working, watching television, or just hanging out at home. Introducing frequent movement throughout your day to break up long periods of rest is important to lead an active lifestyle. For some, an …
Active Lifestyle: Signs You’re Not Moving Enough Read More »
Ever have one of those days when you’re not feeling well and you stop by your favorite health site to check out your symptoms. According to the information on the website, you decide that your symptoms appear to be nothing serious. Days go by and still you’re not feeling up to your old self so …
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