Blogs And Events

Prostate Cancer Prognosis Explained: Stages, Risks, and Tips

Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers in men, but that doesn’t make it less scary. Learn what a prostate cancer prognosis can mean.

Aug 22nd, 2025

5 Risks of Buying Prescription ED Meds Online

It’s tempting to buy erectile dysfunction drugs online – there are so many options. That temptation can cost you. Read the facts about ED meds online.

Jul 22nd, 2025

Webinar Replay: Men's Health Awareness Month

Watch our Men’s Health Awareness Month webinar to learn about the latest treatment options for erectile dysfunction, low T, and incontinence.

Jul 8th, 2025

9 Ways to Reduce OAB-Related Stress While Traveling

Traveling for summer vacation can be difficult if you have overactive bladder. The methods in this blog should reduce OAB symptoms while on the road.

Jun 27th, 2025

What is a Normal PSA Prostate Test Score?

A PSA prostate test is the most common tool for screening for cancer and determining your normal PSA level. But what does “normal” mean?

May 27th, 2025

Axonics can help with overactive bladder and incontinence

Axonics®: Helping the Bladder and Brain Communicate

The Axonics® system is a minimally invasive alternative therapy for people with urinary (or fecal) incontinence or OAB who haven’t found success with other treatment options.

Apr 19th, 2025

Webinar Replay: Life After Prostate Cancer: Men’s Health Webinar

On March 19, 2025, Dr. Voelzke conducted a webinar on men's health. If you weren't able to attend, you can watch the reply now!

Apr 2nd, 2025

Talk to your urologist about prostate artery embolization

Prostate Artery Embolization: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

A non-surgical, non-drug treatment for enlarged prostate – prostate artery embolization – is gaining much attention. Here’s how to tell if it’s right for you.

Mar 17th, 2025

Are you eating foods that are good for the kidneys?

Your kidneys perform an important job for the whole body, so be sure to feed them well. These six foods that are good for the kidneys could boost their health.

Feb 24th, 2025

A vasectomy won't impact your performance; man playing sports.

No, a Vasectomy Won’t Impact Your Performance (and Other Misconceptions)

If you’ve been researching vasectomies, you know that there’s a lot of information to take in! Spokane Urology wants to help you sort fact from fiction. Here are four common misconceptions about getting a vasectomy.

Feb 4th, 2025

Use these resolutions to improve your urinary health in the new year.

6 Resolutions for Better Urinary and Overall Health

Many people resolve to improve their overall wellness in the new year but don’t realize that urologic health is a big part of that. Here's what you should know.

Jan 16th, 2025

woman staying hydrated to help pass kidney stone

What to Do If You Think You Have Kidney Stones: 4 Tips

If your kidney stone is an eighth of an inch or less in diameter, it should be able to pass in your urine without too much discomfort. This can take about 31 days, on average. During that time, you can take the following steps to ease the process.

Dec 13th, 2024

Possible PAE candidate talking to doctor

Prostate Artery Embolization: A Non-Surgical Treatment for Enlarged Prostate

PAE is a welcome addition to other minimally invasive, incision-free procedures we offer for treating an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Nov 6th, 2024

Dr. Walker celebrates 100th Aquablation procedure

Dr. Carl Walker Performs His 100th Aquablation Procedure

Carl J Walker, MD, is proud to have provided his 100th patient with relief from BPH symptoms using a new treatment called Aquablation. The even bigger news is that Dr. Walker has performed more aquablation procedures in the entire state of Washington!

Oct 8th, 2024

Men's Health Webinar on October 2, 2024, 6 p.m.

Join Dr. Brian Voelzke on October 2, 2024, to learn about treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) and male bladder leakage that hundreds of thousands of men have chosen as a way to return to living their best lives.

Aug 25th, 2024

6 Steps for Regaining Control of Your Overactive Bladder

40% of women and 30% of men experience symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB), or urge incontinence. These symptoms include the sudden and hard-to control need to pee, leakage, and waking up more than twice a night to urinate. But we can help.

Aug 15th, 2024

The PSA Test: A Helpful Screening Tool

Spokane Urology encourages men to get annual prostate cancer screenings, despite confusing information around PSA guidelines. Early detection is key to treatment choices!

Jun 5th, 2024

Kegels – They’re for Men, Too: 3 Exercises to Curb ED

If you’re a man and you’ve even heard the word “Kegels,” you might have assumed these exercises are only for women. However, Kegels work for men by building the pelvic floor muscles that surround the genitals.

May 8th, 2024

Is UroLift Right for You? What Patients with Enlarged Prostates Should Know

UroLift is one of many BPH treatments we offer at Spokane Urology, based on a patient’s medical history, examination (including the size and shape of your prostate), and degree of BPH discomfort.

Apr 10th, 2024

MRI Fusion Prostate Needle Biopsy- What's The Big Deal??

Elevated PSA creates quite a bit of doctor's visits, testing, and anxiety. What does it mean to have an elevated PSA and a negative prostate needle biopsy? Why is the PSA elevated? What do we do? Prostate MRI is helping solve this dilemma.

Aug 18th, 2020