Wellness Wednesday with 3W

In recognition of PCOS Awareness Month, today we bring you a conversation with special guest Emma Weber, a registered nurse and former 3W Medical volunteer, who joined us all the way from Connecticut for this recorded chat about PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).  As both a medical professional and a sufferer of PCOS herself, Emma has extensive knowledge and experience to share on this topic. Thoug...

We're excited to bring you yet another special guest from San Diego, CA via Zoom chat for the second week in a row! This week, journalist and public health researcher Grace Emily Stark joins host and 3W CEO Helen Nguyen to discuss her provocative new article for Verily Magazine entitled, "Is Abortion Killing Maternal Health?" Tune in to hear the conversation and be sure to check out Grace's articl...

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week this September 6-12, therapist and social worker Ashley Hutchinson joins us all the way from San Diego, CA via Zoom chat to share her extensive experience, insights, and resources concerning suicide. Having personally suffered the loss of loved ones to suicide several times, Ashley is passionate about helping others prevent this all-too-common tragedy. Ple...

Today we conclude our 3-part series on breastfeeding. Last week, Helena Nguyen shared the positive and negative aspects of her experience with breastfeeding from a mom's perspective. Prior to that, 3W cofounder and new mom Melanie Gibbs filled us in on the very worst that can happen. Now, for our final episode, Dr. Susan Rutherford joins host Beth Chase to educate us on breastfeeding from a medica...

Breastfeeding Awareness Month continues and so does our 3-part series on breastfeeding. Last week, we heard from 3W co-founder Melanie Gibbs about her rather excruciating experience with this occasionally knotty mainstay of new motherhood. Today, another young mother, Helena Nguyen, joins her sister and near-namesake, 3W CEO Helen Nguyen, to describe the good and bad aspects of her comparatively m...

In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Month this August, we’re doing a multi-part series on breastfeeding:  the good, the bad, and the sometimes unbearable! In part 1, 3W co-founder Melanie Gibbs recounts the many trials she encountered in breastfeeding her first daughter Josephine. Almost everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Listen in to learn about many of the problems and conditions...

Work and pregnancy are sometimes seen as conflicting goods, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, the long-term renewal of workforces everywhere literally depends on the maintenance of adequate pregnancy rates. If you are a working pregnant woman or have coworkers or employees who are or may become pregnant, tune in to learn how you can be supported, or be a support, through this special si...

For some college students, alcohol-fueled parties may rank among their most vivid college memories--that is, if they remember them. For others, they can be an unsavory mix of social pressure and unhealthy behaviors leading to long-term trauma from STIs or sexual assault. This is the dangerous underside of so-called "hookup culture."  In today's episode, 3W office manager and recent UW graduate Lau...

You probably know that hepatitis affects the liver, but did you know that certain forms can be sexually transmitted or even passed from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth? Other forms can even be transmitted through food. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to protect yourself! In observance of World Hepatitis Day, otherwise known as July 28th, Dr. Susan Rutherford joins hos...

Are you pregnant or hoping to eventually become pregnant? Do you know someone who already is? Doulas and midwives are there to help when it’s time to give birth.   In today’s episode, special guest Monica Kim, RN joins host Beth Chase to share her insights and experiences from working as a labor and delivery doula. Tune in to learn the difference between doulas and midwives and how both can help y...

Are you in a healthy relationship? Join us today and hear from Helen Nguyen, 3W's CEO and our host Beth Chase as they identify the 9 signs of a healthy relationship! Most of this might be common sense but it doesn't hurt to revisit them from time to time.  Tune in every Wednesday for another fresh episode from "Wellness Wednesday with 3W"!  Do you have a topic you would like us to discuss? Visit u...

Today, our host Beth Chase and guest 3W's Helen Nguyen will be discussing the rise of domestic violence during the time of COVID-19. Listen in on ways you can help victims of abuse during these unprecedented times as they are in need of your kindness more than ever. Do you suspect or know someone who could be abused? Recognizing the red flags in any relationship will help you get out of an abusive...

On today's Wellness Wednesday podcast, we have a special guest joining us - Melanie Gibbs (one of 3W's original founders).  Melanie will be sharing her personal experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how it can happen to anyone.  Listen and educate yourself on ways to identify PTSD in yourself or others and how PTSD is a treatable disorder.   

This weeks "Wellness Wednesday" podcast tackles and debunks 3 myths about 3W. Join Beth Chase and Helen Nguyen, 3W's Executive Director as they discuss in detail who 3W really is. Nothing is more frustrating then being known for something you're not. We invite you to give this episode a listen and educate yourself on who and what 3W is. You can tune in every Wednesday for the latest episode from 3...

Join us this Wellness Wednesday as we talk with 3W staff on how they are protecting patients while still remaining open during COVID-19.  Patient safety is a high priority for 3W - and we want to let you know what we're doing! Give us a listen and let us know your thoughts.  Did you know? We're also on Spotify, iTunes, Pandora and Google Play?!  Like what you're hearing? Visit our website: 3wmedic...

June 7th is National Cancer Survivor Day! Join Dr. Rutherford as she emphasizes and discusses the importance of taking charge of your healthcare NOW (even during COVID-19).  3W cares about your healthcare. If you need screening, if you need help. We are here for you. Don't delay your care - Book your appointment today: 3wmedical.org 

Join 3W's Executive Director, Helen Nguyen as she shares her opinion on some possible manipulation tactics being used by some organization during COVID-19. Is your reproductive health at risk?  What are your thoughts after listening? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section!  Like what you're hearing? Share this podcast with those in your community!   

May 22nd is World Preeclampsia day! Join Dr. Rutherford as she discusses what you need to know about preeclampsia!  To visit the links Dr. Rutherford mentioned in the podcast, visit our website: 3wmedical.org and click on the "Wellness Wednesday" tab.  Are you enjoying what you're hearing on our podcast? Share and follow/subscribe to our podcast and never miss an episode. 

Helen Nguyen, 3W Executive Director, sharing her perspective on the February 2020 University of Washington's annual Sex Edition (image is from front page).  Want to see the edition yourself? Click here:  issuu.com/thedailyuw/docs/sexedition_allpages   Disclaimer - please be advised, topics discussed in podcast as well as link to the sex edition, contain descriptive language and graphic images on t...

Join 3W's Dr. Rutherford as she speaks on the topic of cervical cancer screening and why it's important to be screened! 

Tune in and hear the most updated information from 3W's President & Medical Director, Dr. Rutherford, on COVID-19 and how it affects pregnancy. 

Welcome to 3W Medical for Women's first podcast. We are very excited to share with you who we are and how we serve the Seattle community. Be sure to tune in every week for new content.