Be Well with Skagit Regional Health

Skagit Regional Health is committed to excellence in training the next generation of physicians. Dr. Julie Merriam provides a closer look at their residency program and why it may be a good fit for you.

Mammogram screenings can help reduce the death rate from breast cancer among women. Dr. Michal Whiton and Dr. Aaron Yu discuss who is most at risk for breast cancer, the benefits of 3D mammography, and more.

When you need medical attention, there are a plethora of options available to you like ERs, an appointment with your PCP, urgent care facilities, and now virtual e-clinics but how do you know which one you need? Dr. Aaron Arnold discusses the different levels of care in medicine, why it's important to seek the correct level of care, and more.

Taking a fall can cause serious injury but the risks can be reduced. Trauma Program Manager Paul Ross discusses fall prevention, who is most at risk for falling, the long term effects of a fall, and more.

Time is of the essence if you or a loved one has a stroke but what should you do if you have one and are there ways to prevent them from happening at all? Dr. Jay Biessel and Dr. Patti Brettell discuss strokes, the signs and symptoms, what you should do if one happens, and more.

With proper screening, you can stop colon cancer early or maybe even before it starts. Dr. Samit Datta discusses colon cancer screenings, common signs and symptoms of colon cancer to look out for, who should be screened, the possible risks and benefits, and more.

There are a lot of questions to ask when you go to the dermatologist for the first time but what if your child needs to see one? Dr. Michael Barton discusses pediatric dermatology, when to take your child for treatment, what to expect during the visit, and more.

Do you get enough sleep at night? If not, it may be affecting your health. Dr. Nikhil Samtani discusses the benefits of a good night's sleep, tips on how to get better quality sleep and more.

As the years go by, many of us notice that we're not hearing as well as we used to. Hannah Carlson, Au. D. discusses different ways that we can help our hearing stay as healthy as possible.

Chest pain, bloating, and burping can all be signs of a hiatal hernia but what exactly is that? Dr. Allison Porter discusses hiatal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and the possible treatment options for both.

Food: do we eat to live or do we live to eat? Today, Dr. Jammie Menetrey will discuss how to best feed your heart and keep it healthy.

According to the CDC, Autism affects 1 in 44 children in the United States today and there is so much to know about this complex condition. Ashleigh Adkins discusses Autism, the importance of early diagnosis, what screening can be done and the breakthrough program at Skagit Regional Health to help children with Autism.

When it comes to having a joint replaced, hips and knees are the most common while ankles, shoulders, elbows, and wrists may also need to be replaced at some point. Dr. Christopher Sheu explores what all is involved when you get a joint replacement.

Having a baby can be such an exciting time but it can also be filled with new worries and anxieties and as happy as new parents can be, it can also feel like a lot. Dr. Devon Kienzle discusses how you can safeguard your mental health as a new parent.

Rotator cuff injuries and tears are common - especially as we get older. Dr. Ryan Vellinga discusses the rotator cuff, signs and symptoms of a tear, and how Skagit Regional Health can partner with you in the event of an injury.