People come from all over the world to enjoy the beauty of Washington State. From our majestic mountains to our wild coastline, enjoying the outdoors is often seen as part of being from Washington. If you are looking for some family-friendly hikes with a great payoff at the end, consider packing up the car for one of these day hikes featuring waterfalls. Dickerson Falls is a … [Read more...] about Waterfall Hikes to Enjoy
Wellness
Pediatrics Northwest: Here Comes Allergy Season!
The Pacific Northwest is such a terrific place to live. Each season has its benefits, but I am always excited to get out of the dark, cold days of winter and into the warm months. Springtime also brings allergy season. In the early spring, we get tree pollen, starting out with the alders that typically peak in February and March. Then comes summer’s grass season, which lasts … [Read more...] about Pediatrics Northwest: Here Comes Allergy Season!
Welcome Home or Retirement! Now What?
Whether you are downsizing to a condo across town or making a cross-country move, relocating is a tremendous undertaking at any age. From beginning to end, the moving process presents tedious tasks and stressful decisions. After the hard work of moving is complete, you may be blindsided by the amount of effort it takes to establish a brand new social structure and settle … [Read more...] about Welcome Home or Retirement! Now What?
Young Women Can Be Victims of Stroke Too
As a healthy and active 28-year-old woman, Jai Wu never thought she was a candidate for a stroke. A Captain in the Army, Wu was serving in Afghanistan in 2019-20 when she experienced what she now knows were symptoms of a rare cerebrovascular disorder known as moyamoya disease. What made her diagnosis difficult to pin down was that her symptoms were coinciding with a torn muscle … [Read more...] about Young Women Can Be Victims of Stroke Too
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Launches New At-Home Recovery Program
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) launched VMFH Home Recovery Care at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma in collaboration with Contessa. Home Recovery Care brings all the essential elements of a hospital into the comfort of patients’ homes, offering a convenient and safe alternative to the traditional inpatient stay. The program will expand access to … [Read more...] about Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Launches New At-Home Recovery Program