2020 Year-end Message
This pandemic does not care about lymphedema. But we do. This year here in Seattle we had the first reported COVID–19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kirkland, WA in […]
News Updates
The Joys and Distresses of Gardening (and the lessons I have learned)
I love gardening and can get lost in that activity for hours, especially during springtime. Weeding, planting, and trimming give me an opportunity to experience the many wonderful sights and […]
Juzo Power Lymphatics
In early spring of 2020, Juzo held their 10th anniversary Power Symposium in Las Vegas. Juzo is a family owned manufacturer of compression garments, headquartered in Ohio. http://www.juzousa.com/ The four-day […]
Lymphedema and COVID-19
These are anxious times and you may want to know if lymphedema poses any additional health risks in relation to COVID-19. Below is a website link from LSN (Lymphoedema Support […]
NWLC Website Will Be Receiving a Facelift!
The Northwest Lymphedema Center’s website will be undergoing some changes. Discussion and design are in process. The end result will be a website that is easier to navigate and is […]
March 6 is World Lymphedema Day
March 6 was officially recognized by the U.S. Senate in 2016 as World Lymphedema Day. Since then countries around the world are stepping up to the plate to bring awareness […]
Crosscut Publishes Opinion Piece on LYMPHEDEMA by Lola E. Peters
When the popular press focuses on Lymphedema it is always a welcome moment! Thank you to Lola E. Peters for sharing her Lymphedema journey and more in CROSSCUT. Thank you […]
2019 3rd Annual Lymphedema Patient Symposium, Boston
With encouragement from my friend, Laurie, we both attended the 2019 3rd Annual Lymphedema Patient Symposium in Boston, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and […]
Traveling With Your Pump
I am a fairly frequent traveler and I like to travel lightly. My goal is to put all my belongings in one carry-on suitcase, whether I’m traveling for a few […]
Preparing for Travel With Lymphedema
I count myself fortunate to be able to travel with my husband and friends. Now that I have lymphedema in my left arm due to breast cancer treatment I have […]