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Healthcare that gives adolescents and young adults a voice

Adolescence is an important time when young people are developing physically, emotionally, and socially. Their brains are developing rapidly.

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Back to school and back to extracurricular activities

It’s early September and that means it’s time for back to school and also back to extracurricular activities.

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Why are childhood vaccines so important?

As we emerge from this COVID haze, it is a great time to get your children caught up on their routine immunizations.

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Celebrating World Children’s Day: Our commitment

November 20, 2020, is the 61st anniversary of the World’s Children’s Day, which commemorates the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.

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“Let’s Talk”: Ten tips for talking with teens about relationships and sexual health

Sexual development is a natural part of adolescence. Adolescents begin to feel “crushes” and sexual attraction.

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Pediatric Vaccine Mobile serves children in the community during the pandemic

Hennepin Healthcare staff delivers exceptional care without exception, and this has remained true even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Young adults in the time of COVID-19

More young adults are testing positive for COVID-19 as cities and states re-open bars, restaurants, salons, and gyms.

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Why I care about colon cancer screening

When I went to medical school, I knew I would work in an aspect of medicine that I’d have the opportunity to work with patients long term. 

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Get your spots checked

Melanoma, one of the least common forms of skin cancer, can be deadly. Limiting exposure to the sun reduces the risk.

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5 tips to get your skin ready for summer

Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu offers some tips to get your winter skin ready for summer. Get ready to reflect that summer glow!

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Take the bite out of frostbite

Frostbite can happen quickly. Infants and children are at higher risk because they lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults.

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