by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Mar 10, 2025
If you traditionally thought colon cancer was an older person’s disease, it may be time to change your perspective. Today, colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in adults under age 50. Alarmingly, it’s the deadliest cancer in men under age 50...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Feb 27, 2025
Comfort foods bring us warmth and happiness during the cold winter months. But they often leave us with a few extra pounds come springtime. If you’ve noticed the scale creeping up, don’t fret. You still have plenty of time to shed your winter weight gain before the...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Feb 14, 2025
You’re ready to sit down with your spouse to watch TV for the evening when you hear your children stirring. Sophia comes to the top of the stairs. “I can’t sleep,” she says. Then Liam has a nightmare and starts calling for Mom. You start over the next night, thinking...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Jan 28, 2025
It’s common for people to put off getting an MRI because they’re claustrophobic. But what if you could receive a more comfortable MRI, one that didn’t make you feel like you’re trapped inside an enclosed tube? Enter the open MRI. Located inside a large exam room, this...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Jan 10, 2025
Exercise and weight loss typically top people’s lists of New Year’s resolutions. But this year, why not resolve something that’s just as important to your well-being: your GI health. GI conditions don’t just affect digestion. They can also lower your immunity, leaving...
by NorthwestSpecialtyHospital | Dec 13, 2024
Visions of sugarplums may be dancing in your child’s head during the holidays, but for parents, the joyous season creates a fresh set of worries. In particular, parents in Coeur d’Alene often ask, “Why does my child get sick every year around the holidays?”...
