By Neena Chawla, MD Edited by Megan Black, Marketing Specialist Summer is finally here, and with it comes weekends full of exciting events with family and friends, outdoor adventures and more. It is also a time that opens us up to risk factors for allergic
By Neena Chawla, MD Edited by Megan Black, Marketing Specialist The cottonwood is flying, the pollen is dusting, and everything seems to be blooming! It’s spring in the Pacific Northwest – a beautiful time to reside in Washington State…that is…if your allergies allow you to
By Neena Chawla, MD Edited by Megan Black, Marketing Specialist Have you washed your car recently, just to return the next day to a haze of yellow pollen? Or have you done a double take when you see snow in May…just to realize the parking
Sound Family Medicine is excited that our brand-new Senior Clinic received 2021 award of “Master of Innovation” from the Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber honored local businesses with its Champions of Commerce Awards and Gala night on February 25, 2022. About the Champions of
Does Sound Family Medicine still offer COVID-19 testing? Yes, we still do. To properly assess and provide care for you, as well as to protect your safety, other patients, and our staff, our testing policy is as follows: Please call us at 253-848-5951 first for
Navigating your healthcare can feel complicated and time-consuming. When you’re juggling appointments and driving all over town to get prescriptions and lab work, it can feel like you aren’t in control of your healthcare. We believe you deserve to spend less time managing your health
A Message from our CEO: My name is Therese Pasquier, CEO of Sound Family Medicine. I am personally reaching out to you today to ask for your grace and understanding as we go through our medical records upgrade. We recently informed our patients that we
The Fourth of July conjures up many images: hot dogs on the grill, friends and family dressed in red, white and blue, the neighborhood kids laughing and playing, and of course the annual fireworks display. But did you know, in 2015 alone, there were 11,900
Unless you are in the midst of a power-walk on the treadmill, chances are that you’re sitting down while reading this article. You probably spend more of your day sitting than you realize. How long is your commute? Do you use a computer to complete
We have now received a limited supply of the Pfizer vaccine to provide to those who are qualified. To receive the vaccine, you must be eligible as determined by the Department of Health’s phase finder eligibility tool. Who is qualified to receive the vaccine? According
Post update: As of March 2021, Bradley Smith PA-C has returned to Sound Family Medicine. The right data presented in an easy-to-comprehend manner drives important decisions. Our very own Bradley Smith, PA-C, in partnership with COVID Act Now (CAN), built a tool used by Washington’s decision makers during the current coronavirus
Choosing a provider to partner with to make the most of your health is an important decision. We believe the relationship you have with your provider is one of the most important. At Sound Family Medicine we have a team of physicians, physician assistants and
Family planning assistance is one of the most requested services for women in our community. Whether it’s to prevent pregnancy or to manage painful or heavy periods, breakouts or other health concerns, birth control has a surprisingly wide range of benefits. Birth control can work
While evidence shows that preventive measures like handwashing and masking have helped to lower the rate, COVID-19 continues to be present in our community. We’d like to share some statistics based on our experience in monitoring our community’s health during this pandemic. We can perform
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and that’s certainly true. We’re proud to be celebrating 36 years as your neighbors and family medicine providers. Celebrating 36 years in Puyallup It doesn’t seem like that long ago when we opened our doors as South
Drum roll, please…… Take a look at our new logo, designed to reflect your whole family. Why the change? Just like your family, our practice has grown and changed over the years. Our maternity focus has expanded to one that provides care for all ages.
Changing recommendations regarding masks have caused some confusion and some skepticism. In reality, much of the early recommendations on masks were actually based on availability rather than science. It was crucial that the available inventory of masks were held for first responders and medical teams.
Vaccines are a safe and vital tool to fight illnesses that cannot be treated any other way. In the video below, Dr. Marc Aversa, MD in our 10th St Clinic explains why keeping current on vaccines is more important than ever. Vaccines treat illnesses that
For years, we’ve been huge supporters of our local American Cancer Society Relay for Life . “This year ACS has decided to make the best of our social distance rules and continue to show our support for those that have been affected by cancer,” said
As we all get further into this pandemic, many patients are wondering, “can I get COVID-19 twice?” Tracie Jefferson, PA-C in our Sunrise office, answers this common question. Does having COVID-19 once provide you immunity? “There’s a lot we still don’t understand in terms of
