Welcome to North Sound Family Medicine
You have chosen as your family physician either Dr. James A. Moren, Dr. Daniel E. Austin, Dr. Chao-ying Wu, Dr. Jason T. Short, Dr. April Wakefield Pagels, Dr. Sue Dabney. We are specialists in family medicine, certified as Fellows of The American Board of Family Practice. Our practice is currently accepting new patients.
To learn more about the healthcare providers in our office please visit our Staff page. To learn more about our office policies and procedures please visit our Information page.
Who is Family Care Network?
Family Care Network is a team of health care professionals and support personnel located in offices throughout Bellingham, and Whatcom County Washington. read more »
Improve your health and enjoy wonderful music while you build community!
Article by David Lynch - Mon, 05/05/2008
As we all know, good health is more than good medical care! Exposure to the arts and beneficial community connections are among the non-medical components of a healthy lifestyle that sometimes get forgotten!
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The News about Vitorin and Zetia - What does it mean for me?
Article by David Lynch - Fri, 04/04/2008
The news has recently been full of discussion about the drugs Vitorin and Zetia, which have been used to treat high blood lipids that cause heart disease and circulaton problems. What does this mean to you, if you or a loved one are on one of these medicines? read more »
New Medicare Plans for 2008
The doctors of Family Care Network (FCN) are pleased to announce that we have endorsed the following Medicare Advantage plans for 2008: read more »
Flu Shot Information for 2007
No Flu vaccination shortage is anticipated this year, and all FCN offices should have an adequate supply of needed vaccine for our patients. This year, anyone over the age of six months who wants to prevent the flu will be able to get vaccinated! read more »
Clinic for Complicated Headaches
Headaches are one of life's most common maladies, and most of the time they are self limited and easy to treat. Occasionally, a headache can become a big problem that recurs or lingers. When this happens, a person's quality of life suffers greatly. FCN family physician Dr. Jim Moren understands this well. He has long had an interest in treating headaches, and over the years, has made it his business to undergo special training and education in order to develop additional expertise in the treatment of headaches. read more »
Health Care Quality and the Personal Medical Home
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 06/10/2007
When most people in the public at large think about our health care situation in the United States, it is usually with regard to the high cost of health insurance premiums. Quality is assumed by most people to be present. read more »