Clinical care – Page 5 – Here for Life

Measles is on the rise – what should you do?

May 3, 2017

Measles infections continue to spread in Minnesota with cases reported in Hennepin, Ramsey and Crow Wing counties. Unvaccinated children are getting this vaccine-preventable disease, most of whom are under five years of age. HCMC is working closely with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as they monitor and provide guidance for this recent outbreak.

Measles is highly infectious and can cause severe illness leading to hospitalization or even death. Early symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. A rash then develops which spreads from the head to the rest of the body. Complications from measles include ear infections, pneumonia, and encephalitis (brain infection).

Measles spreads quickly among people who have not been vaccinated. The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective in preventing measles if you are exposed.
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Microneedling?

May 2, 2017

The North Loop Clinic is open! And with that, within the walls of our dermatology expertise, we will offer several cosmetic procedures including microneedling, an in-office based procedure quickly gaining popularity. This procedure helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, dyspigmentation, and many more conditions. (more…)

Join us for the North Loop Clinic and Pharmacy Open House April 26th!

April 24, 2017

This beautiful new location features a variety of medical specialties, including: family medicine, allergy, dermatology, women’s health, acupuncture, and chiropractic care.

Our dermatology team will provide medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Cosmetic procedures include: Botox injections, fillers, micro-needling, chemical peels, and more.

Our expert providers will work with you to keep you healthy, active and on the go.

We’d like to invite you to join us for an Open House at the North Loop Clinic on Wednesday, April 26^th from 4 – 7 p.m. (more…)

Get your spots checked

April 21, 2017

Join us on May 1st for our annual Melanoma Monday event to receive free spot checks for unusual or suspicious spots or moles on your skin.

Melanoma, one of the least common forms of skin cancer, can be deadly. It can occur anywhere on the skin. Although the exact cause is not clear, the risk of developing it is increased with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds. Limiting exposure reduces the risk. Cases of melanoma have been increasing over the years, especially in younger women. (more…)

Spring allergies are here….get relief!

April 18, 2017

Spring – it’s here! Warmer days. Baseball. Patio dining. Buds on the trees. And, the grass is starting to take on that familiar tint of summer green. This is great news for most of us, but if you’re an allergy sufferer, it can also signal the start of a long-term battle to keep your allergies in check.

Wait, is it allergies or a cold?

As opposed to the common cold, where symptoms come and go pretty quickly, allergy symptoms last much longer, and involve nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, sinus headaches, wheezing and coughing. (more…)

Advance care planning: let your voice be heard

April 13, 2017

By Rachael Huyck, MSW, LISW

In the mid-90s, while working with World War II Veterans in their final days, my team and I sought to create documents (formally referred to as “living wills”) that would put in writing the vets’ choices about specific life-sustaining treatment. The process was frustrating for the veterans. How can every possible situation be considered? How can anyone know his or her wishes if and when faced with a serious accident, or a severe or terminal illness? (more…)

Keeping you in the loop

April 7, 2017

After much planning and listening to a new neighborhood tell us what’s important to them, we are excited to open our North Loop Clinic and Pharmacy in April!

The clinic, located in the TractorWorks Building on 800 N Washington Avenue, will offer primary and specialty care to those who work and live in the North Loop and beyond. We heard you wanted local healthcare. We heard you wanted a pharmacy. So here we are. (more…)

The great slimdown

April 4, 2017

We’ve heard it time and time again. Want to drop a few pounds? Diet. Exercise. If only it were that easy.

But what if there was someone to guide you? Someone to hold you accountable in a medically controlled environment? Someone to counsel you? Well, there may be a solution for you. Natalie Ikeman, PA-C at our Golden Valley Clinic has developed a program and can help you get healthier by hitting weight-loss goals. And better yet – most insurance plans will cover your monthly visits. Natalie has developed a plan that includes exercise videos to kick start your path to health, wellness and weight loss. The videos are tailored to your level in the program – whether you’re a beginner or have graduated to a higher intensity. (more…)