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The Problem with Weed
For men, getting high may have unexpected consequences
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. When one man walked into the Men’s Health Center at the University of Washington Medical Center, he was shocked to find out that his daily marijuana habit might be partly to blame for his low sperm count. …
The Cancer Center in Bellevue Designed With Help From Cancer Survivors
Overlake Cancer Center aims to improve the cancer treatment experience
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. A cancer diagnosis is often overwhelming for patients, who must sort through treatment options, make appointments with various specialists, whom often have offices in different locations and better understand the treatment process. The Overlake Cancer Center at…
Seattle Public Library Will Now Install Sharps Containers at Some Branches
After an employee was stuck with a needle in the Ballard library bathroom last month, containers will be installed on a pilot basis to prevent against dangers presented by the growing opioid crisis
This story was updated on March 30. Scroll down for the update. In the wake of an incident last month, in which a library custodian was pricked with a hypodermic needle at the Ballard library, the Seattle Public Library system will install sharps containers on a pilot basis at several of its branches, potentially including…
Patients at This Seattle Surgery Center Can Go Home Just Hours After a Joint Replacement
At First Hill Surgery Center, patients can have a joint replaced in the morning and go home in the afternoon.
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These days, it can take longer to get your car’s tires replaced than to have one of your joints replaced. Seattle’s First Hill Surgery Center is now offering total knee and total hip replacement surgeries in an…
Book These Tables for Easter Brunch Now
Need to entertain your family on Sunday, or just looking for somewhere to indulge in bottomless mimosas? We've got you covered
We’re big proponents of brunch—perhaps the must underrated meal out there. So maybe you’ll spend a few more bucks on Easter brunch (see also Mother’s Day) but you’ll be treated to an egg-centric egg-stravaganza (sorry) and avoid having to host a massive family gathering out your home. Worth the extra cash? We think so. Here’s…
Q&A: Top Doctor Michelle Benoit Says There Is New Hope for Preventing Cancer
Many people don’t realize that cancer is becoming a more and more manageable disease, says Dr. Michelle Benoit, a top doctor in gynecologic oncology at Kaiser Permanente Washington's Bellevue Medical Center
Michelle Benoit, M.D. Kaiser Permanente Washington, Bellevue Medical Center
6 Camping Essentials You Need in the Pacific Northwest
Whether you’re heading out on a camping trip or just want to improve the stash of supplies in your earthquake kit, these essentials work both ways
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. 1. BioLite CampStove 2 Bundle (above)This wood-burning camp stove (smokeless flames, thanks to an internal airflow system), the latest iteration of the little stove that started a revolution, cooks your meal and creates electricity for your devices (and has a USB port). The…
The Foodie’s Guide to Devouring 48 Hours in Victoria, Canada
Farm-to-table eats, craft distilleries and cozy cafés are all just a short ferry or plane ride away
Now that spring has officially sprung, a weekend away from it all is just the thing to shake off the last vestiges of winter. While you may not want to dip into your banked vacation time just yet, an island getaway is closer than you think. Old-world charm meets modern fun in Victoria, British Columbia,…
4 Cool Things Foodies Should Do at Semiahmoo Resort
This Washington resort just south of the Canadian border has upped its grub game
The gorgeous Semiahmoo golf resort on a scenic spit in Blaine with a killer view of Canada — hello, White Rock, B.C.! — recently ramped up its list of cool things to do while visiting. Just in case you get tired of all the chillin’ on the beach. Here’s a few to consider: 1. Cozy…
Q&A: Top Doctor Ray Hsiao of Seattle Children’s Hospital Helps Kids With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
One of Seattle's top doctors shares insights into combating opioid addiction and on how Washington state is stepping up to integrate treatment of these complex issues.
Dr. Ray Hsiao focuses on helping kids with mental health and substance abuse issues