Wellness Wednesday with 3W

Whether you’re a patient or an aspiring medical provider, it’s helpful to know what the letters at the end of a healthcare professional’s name mean. They give you an idea of how that person can help you. In today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday, our volunteer P.A. and frequent podcast guest Hiep Nguyen is here to help us understand his own “letters” much more clearly. Listen in and learn the benef...

Did you know traumatic childhood experiences can impact your health into adulthood? In today’s episode, our friendly Physician Assistant Hiep Nguyen is back to explain the emerging science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Listen in and learn if your present healing path might benefit from a closer look at your past.      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of...

In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (today), our Physician Assistant Hiep Nguyen is here to share how HIV spreads, how AIDS is diagnosed, how to get tested, what treatment is available, and much more. Please help raise awareness of this serious but increasingly manageable condition by listening in and sharing this podcast with your friends.      Disclaimer: The inform...

Self-care should be seen as something necessary, not as something selfish. When we’re at our best, everyone around us benefits too. But just what is self-care, and why should you care? In today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday, 3W team members Lauren and Taylor push past the stereotypes to give you a broader, more inspiring vision of self-care. Listen in and learn how you can take better care—of yo...

A healthy heart is one of the pillars of a healthy body. In today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday, our favorite Physician Assistant Hiep Nguyen returns to talk about heart disease and what you can do to help avoid it. So, tune in and do your part… protect your heart!      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not inten...

The Hispanic community of King County faces significant obstacles to healthcare access, including language, financial, and insurance barriers.  At 3W, we minimize these obstacles by employing multiple Spanish speakers, offering appointments free of charge, and requiring no insurance.  Now, we are going even further with the introduction of our new Hispanic Community Advocate, Marisol!  Tune in to...

We’re excited to launch a new program later this month: Fertility Education Medical Management (FEMM) consultations! FEMM is a natural, scientifically based approach to tracking your hormonal health and managing your fertility.  In today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday, our soon-to-be-certified FEMM consultant, Lauren, discusses the many benefits of FEMM with 3W team members Marisol and Helen. Lis...

When our advisory board member Joanna Worthen was diagnosed with a rare endometrial cancer, she could have succumbed to fear and despair. Instead, she courageously accepted the struggle and made a successful recovery. Hear her inspiring and unique story of healing today on Wellness Wednesday!      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medica...

January is Stalking Awareness Month, and unfortunately one of our own team members has lately been on the receiving end of this menacing behavior. Today she bravely shares her story, from her fears and frustrations to the different efforts that either have or haven’t helped restore feelings of safety. Listen in and reflect on how you might support yourself or others caught in this frightening situ...

Are you concerned with balancing your energy levels? Managing your weight? Feeling your best? If so, then you should also be concerned about your thyroid gland!  In today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday, our volunteer Physician Assistant Hiep Nguyen joins host Helen Nguyen to explain what your thyroid gland does, what symptoms occur when it’s malfunctioning, what can help it out, and much, much mo...

Navigating the complex maze of health insurance options is no easy matter. Fortunately, 3W President Dr. Susan Rutherford is here to help! In today's episode, she shares a host of practical knowledge, tips, and resources to cut through the confusion and help you find coverage you can afford. Listen in and learn where to start! Disclaimer: Information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the sp...

Today we’re revisiting another important episode you may have missed. Join 3W CEO Helen Nguyen as she shares her opinion on some possible manipulation tactics being employed by some organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is your reproductive health at risk?

Get to know one of our amazing medical volunteers! In today’s episode, host and 3W CEO Helen Nguyen chats with Ganling Zhang about his background and perspective as a male helping in a women’s clinic.  Ganling has been volunteering with 3W for over a year now and his kind and gentle demeanor is one of the many comforts that make 3W such a friendly and welcoming place. So, whether you’re curious ab...

Today, we’re going way back into our “archives” to bring you an important episode you might have missed: Domestic Violence in the Time of Covid-19. Sadly, both issues remain just as relevant now as they were when this episode first aired many months ago. Listen in for a refresher on how you can help victims of abuse find relief.

Telling a partner about a current or past sexually transmitted infection isn’t easy, but the consequences of not telling them can be even worse. What should you share and how can you reclaim a sense of security and comfort when sharing it? 3W CEO Helen Nguyen shares her insights on this topic in today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday!

What's it like working at a women's clinic? How is 3W different from other women's clinics? In today's episode, our beloved CMA (certified medical assistant) Annabell Sandoval answers these questions and more along with 3W CEO and host Helen Nguyen, who adds her perspective from the non-medical side. Listen in and get to know a little more about the people and details that make 3W unique!

To lighten the mood after a string of podcasts on serious subjects, today we invite you to listen in just for fun! 3W staff members Taylor Worthen and Lauren Wooding join host Beth Chase to share their love, learning, and personal experiences with essential oils. From what they are, to do's and don'ts, traditional uses, and much more, today's conversation reminds us:  it's okay to stop and smell t...

In true socially distanced form, our guest today joins us via Zoom chat all the way from San Diego, CA to talk about social distancing and depression!  Ashley Hutchinson is a psychotherapist and clinical social worker who previously guest starred on Wellness Wednesday for our suicide prevention episode on September 9th. Today, she reconnects with host and 3W CEO Helen Nguyen to share her professio...

Dysmenorrhea. It’s a pain to spell and a pain to endure. More commonly known as menstrual cramps, dysmenorrhea comes in two forms and can be treated with a variety of means, from over-the-counter and prescription medications to certain supplements and lifestyle adjustments. In this episode of the Wellness Wednesday podcast, our own Dr. Susan Rutherford covers all this and more! Tune in and equip y...

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting women. In today's episode, Dr. Susan Rutherford joins host Helen Nguyen via Zoom chat to share the signs, risk factors, and screening procedures you should know to help you and others detect it as early as possible. Listen in and empower yourself with the essential knowledge that could save a life!

Miscarriage is a common and painful reality which couples too often suffer through silently and alone. Today, 3W executive assistant Taylor Worthen and her husband Daniel join host Helen Nguyen via Zoom chat to share their recent experience of grieving the loss of a pregnancy and how connecting with others has helped them to heal and move forward. We hope you'll benefit from this difficult but imp...

In continuation of our “Vagina 101” educational series, today we’re bringing you another lively and informative discussion featuring our resident vagina care expert Christi Emmons, ARNP and 3W staff members. Tune in for in-depth and unbiased advice on grooming, discharges, and what (not) to wear down there! 

Odors and discharges and hairs — oh, my!!!  Keeping your vagina clean and healthy can seem like a complicated business, but it doesn’t have to be. Listen in as our own Christi Emmons, ARNP headlines a roundtable discussion with host Beth Chase and 3W staff that will leave you informed, uplifted, and assured. Learn what’s helpful, what’s harmful, and why one ob-gyn has been heard to proclaim, “your...

Inspired by a recent blog post at Natural Womanhood (linked below), today 3W CEO Helen Nguyen breaks down 8 tips for getting your medical needs met when your doctor won’t listen to you. Listen in and learn how you can be a more proactive patient and get the most out of every medical appointment!   https://naturalwomanhood.org/tips-for-when-your-doctor-wont-listen-help-for-pcos/

 In celebration of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day today, we’re excited to bring you this spirited conversation with 3W’s own medical provider and exercise enthusiast Christi Emmons. Listen in as Christi shares both practical tips and scientific research to inspire you to get started with your own exercise routine—or stay motivated to keep an existing routine going!