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Birth providers celebrate your baby’s birthday

Having a baby is a sacred event. Not even a pandemic can take that away. There is so much uncertainty caused by COVID.

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Skin care during coronavirus days and PPE

Jenny Liu, MD recently shared some skin tips with our healthcare staff who are on the front lines fighting COVID-19.

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World Delirium Awareness Day is March 11, but what exactly is delirium?

Delirium is a rapid change in brain function that affects the ability to focus attention that patients experience while hospitalized.

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98% artery blockage took him by surprise

Eric had been dealing with chest pains for about a week, but only when he bent over to do something like tie his shoes.

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The healthy woman’s heart attack

Early in January 2017, Bobbijo felt something was wrong, and passed it off as acid reflux, thinking it would go away.

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1 in 10 Women: Endometriosis

Endometriosis, a potentially disabling condition, affects approximately 200 hundred million women’s lives.

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Dr. Cutts, Safety Net Champion, advocates for needs of underserved children

Dr. Cutts has been a positive force for change as a general pediatrician with special expertise in pediatric nutrition.

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Breastfeeding help… even before a baby is born

Visiting with a lactation consultant before your baby arrives can help you prepare to breastfeed or provide expressed milk.

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Physical therapy can help kiddos with toileting problems

Bladder and bowel dysfunction (difficulty with urination and/or having a bowel movement) in children can be very distressing to the child. 

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Get your skin ready for the winter

Dry skin and eczema are two of the most common conditions the dermatologists at Hennepin Healthcare see in winter.

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Bringing back “normal” with farm muscles, prayer

The Lemburg family’s journey began when several inches of slushy springtime snow covered the roads in rural Marshall, Minnesota.

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What is a chemical peel?

What is a chemical peel? Chemical peels have been around for a long time, and if you have thought of trying one, you’ll be surprised.

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Don’t ignore the warning signs

Did you receive a lab test result that indicated something was wrong? Common medical conditions can actually be a warning sign.

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Get out gout

Waking up in the middle of the night with a painful, red, hot and swollen big toe is a common phenomenon for patients suffering from gout.

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Midwife means “with woman”

Did you know that the word midwife means literally, “with woman”?  It is a simplified but accurate description of what midwives do every day. 

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Managing arthritis doesn’t have to be a pain

Not every adult will experience arthritis, and there are pain management options for those who do experience either form of the disease.

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Go to sleep, little one

Many people remember the “Back to Sleep” campaign in the 1990s that recommended babies should always sleep on their backs for safety. 

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Statins and other cholesterol medications work best when partnered with healthy lifestyle choices

Your daily physical activity and diet choices play an important role in reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke.

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Getting from here to there: updates and resources for child passenger safety

Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Keeping up with the recommendations for child passenger safety can be a challenge.

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Free hernia information session and screening

Abdominal wall hernias occurs when a part of an internal organ breaks through a tear or weak point in the abdominal wall.

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