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The following articles on fitness, nutrition, and prevention have appeared in recent issues of Northwest Health, our member magazine. All articles that appear in Northwest Health are reviewed by Group Health physicians and other health experts on staff.
SUMMER 2009
FEATURE
 Meeting the Cancer Challenge
How high-tech tools, multidisciplinary collaboration, and compassion help patients survive cancer and get on with their lives.
NUTRITION
Getting More From Your Daily Five
Find out how to select and prepare produce to get the biggest health boost for you and your family.
CONQUERING ILLNESS
High-Tech Help for Heart Disease
Cardiac electrophysiology, which identifies and corrects abnormal heart rhythms, is just one of the minimally invasive alternatives to open-heart surgery offered by Group Health physicians.
SAFETY
Plunge Into the Water Safely
Pools, lakes, rivers, and oceans are great places to relax, but don't forget to think before you leap.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Ease Stress With Mindfulness
Life is full of distractions and worries that keep us from living in the moment. But mindfulness can help us "wake up."
WHAT'S NEW
Innovations in Corneal Transplants
Group Health's nationally recognized corneal specialist Thomas Lindquist offers groundbreaking transplant techniques.
A Message From CEO Scott Armstrong
Health care shouldn't be a source of stress.
Northwest Notes
Keeping your cookout safe — How much have you spent? — Plan ahead for your trip — Say no to sunburn — Your gifts make a difference — Time for a hearing test? — Medication disposal program gets national recognition
SPRING 2009
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Member Services for Staying Healthy
Discover your options: Health plan resources for members.
NUTRITION
Is Your Body Telling You to Overeat?
Find out why you crave sugary, fatty foods and how to conquer those less-than-healthy yearnings.
CONQUERING ILLNESS
Helping High-Risk Infants Thrive
Group Health's Special Care Nursery offers an intimate, healing environment for premature babies and their parents.
KIDS' HEALTH
Sparking a Love of Learning
Tips from Group Health Speech, Language & Learning Services on how to nurture your child's curiosity and self-confidence.
RESEARCH
An Active Lifestyle May Slow Dementia
Research shows that destroyed brain cells and connections can be restored by continually challenging your body and mind.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Is Happiness Contagious?
Being contagious can be a good thing. Having happy, upbeat friends can make us happier, and we have the power to be happy in spite of life's circumstances.
FITNESS
Gear Up for Sports Safety
Wearing protective equipment isn't always cool, but it sure beats getting injured.
WHAT'S NEW
A Robot in the Operating Room
For some Group Health urology patients, this high-tech machine means smaller incisions, less blood loss, and quicker recovery.
A Message From CEO Scott Armstrong
New member says, "I didn't know what I was missing."
Northwest Notes
Academic scholarships, new call-routing system, cycling for health, benefits of voting membership, contact lens refills online, occupational health services, advance directives workshop, heart attack warning signs, nail salon alert, home allergens, taking a stretch break, become an organ donor.
WINTER 2009
Are You Getting Your 40 Winks?
Find out why sleep is essential for good health — and what you can do if you're not catching enough ZZZZZZs.
Digital Images Speed Care, Fine-Tune Accuracy
X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and other diagnostic images have gone digital, which means faster diagnosis and treatment, and even better teamwork on your behalf.
NUTRITION
Liven Up Kids' Lunchbox Fare
How to pack foods that are healthy, tasty, and so tempting your kids can't resist them.
CONQUERING ILLNESS
Leaving Alcohol Addiction Behind
Three members tell what worked for them, and how sobriety has changed their lives.
MEN'S HEALTH
PSA — Good Idea or Not?
Why decisions around the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and treatment of prostate cancer need special consideration.
WHAT'S NEW
A Stronger Relationship With Your Doctor
Medical home's approach to care recognizes changing patient needs.
RESEARCH
Your Opinions Matter
Feedback from consumer focus groups helps Group Health improve services and materials.
EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Anxiety Looming Large?
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes. But if it's a constant and debilitating companion, it may be time to get help.
FITNESS
Take a Walk, Get a Workout
Adding extra moves and equipment to your walk can boost the health benefits.
Northwest Notes
Doctor pens diabetes book, new Group Health Cooperative trustees, headache triggers to avoid, winter driving tips, and more.
FALL 2008
Facing the Unexpected
Read the inspiring stories of these Group Health members who survived serious illnesses and injuries. They attribute their recovery to the expertise and resources available at Group Health.
Don't Take Your Eyes for Granted
Protecting your eyes requires a lifetime of preventive self-care aided by eye care professionals with access to the latest treatments.
Breakthroughs? Be Skeptical
Headlines about health research may be intriguing, but it's not always news you can use. Here are some questions to ask when considering the latest medical discoveries.
Can Asthma Be Controlled?
By taking charge of asthma and closely following your treatment plan, you can lead a full, active life.
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Group Health employee Rhonda Aronwald shares how she keeps her busy family fueled with healthy and economical foods.
Massage Is Real Medicine
There are more than 80 types of massage, and research shows that massage may promote faster healing and relieve lower back pain.
DEPARTMENTS:
- A Message From CEO Scott Armstrong
A family crisis confirms belief that Group Health is the place to be.
- What to Say When Friends Ask About Group Health
Many people don't really know much about Group Health. Here are some talking points for answering them when they as, "Why Group Health?"
- Living Well
Getting started on ending that smoking habit; the dangers of belly fat; preventing carbon monoxide poisoning; flu clinics and information about the flu vaccine.
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