The Washington State Fathers Network (WSFN) is a non-profit, statewide program that provides connection and resources for all men and their families who have children wit...
Imagine having a normal pregnancy where everything goes smoothly and then during delivery, the unthinkable happens. Your baby’s oxygen or blood supply plummets, denying y...
By Judy Li, DO, Pediatric Neurology, Valley Medical Center A concussion is a type of brain injury that can occur when the head hits an object or a moving object st...
“I have to admit I was scared to poke myself with a needle,” says Mervin, whose uncontrolled diabetes was a major concern for his Valley primary care physician, Long Nguy...
Parent to Parent provides support and information for families of children with developmental disabilities. Some of the free services include: Matching parents in one-on-...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke or warning stroke, causes symptoms the same as those of a stroke. In fact, what is often called a TIA is in fa...
Melissa Rubin, CNM, ARNP Many women experience some mood changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth. These changes can affect any woman of every age, culture, incom...
Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests that check for the most common causes of disability and death— he...
1. What are allergies? Allergies are abnormal immune system reactions to things that are usually harmless to most people. Substances that cause allergic reactions, such a...
If you’ve paying attention to the news lately, vaccinations—and more specifically measles—have certainly been in the forefront of the discussion. Following a recent confi...
