According to a 2020 study, Central Pierce County lacks health care access. With the community expected to grow by 6%, especially among the 65+ age group, this lack of access is more problematic. To meet this need MultiCare Health System and Pacific Lutheran University recently announced plans to build a new outpatient care medical center on the PLU campus. The … [Read more...] about PLU Creates New Health Education and Care District
Wellness
7 Ways On How To Stop Constant Worrying In Your Life
By: Stan Popovich Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health. Here are 7 tips on how to overcome the cycle of worry and fear in your life. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways On How To Stop Constant Worrying In Your Life
Northwest Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
During the winter months, slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for seniors. The following tips will help prevent common cold-weather dangers faced by the elderly population. Wintertime certainly poses challenges for seniors, but with planning and awareness, you will stay healthy and experience the joys of … [Read more...] about Northwest Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Is Refractive Surgery Right for You?
As we age, our eyesight can become a bigger focus of our overall health. Maybe you now need to wear readers, or your long-held eyeglass prescription has been increased. Maybe you are worried about cataracts. Whatever the concern may be, Evergreen Eye Centers are here to help evaluate your overall eye health and provide the best solutions to help you reach your goals. One of … [Read more...] about Is Refractive Surgery Right for You?
Pediatrics Northwest’s New Allergy and Asthma Location Serving Tacoma
We are excited to announce that Pediatrics Northwest is serving patients at a new location in Tacoma, exclusively dedicated to allergy, asthma, and immunology care. The clinic opened in August and is located in Building B on the Allenmore Hospital and Medical Center campus. This expansion comes as a direct response to the growing need for specialized allergy/immunology and … [Read more...] about Pediatrics Northwest’s New Allergy and Asthma Location Serving Tacoma