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Viruses do what they do. That’s why we need to be ready.

“Mutating viruses” sounds like a punk-rock band from the 1980s or the subject of a sci-fi movie. But it describes the very nature of viruses.

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Staying healthy…while staying inside

With many of us staying inside most days, especially during the winter months, managing a healthy weight can be more challenging than ever.

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Go red for women or just wear red day, which is it?

Remember when the first Friday of February was designated as Go Red for Women and they had the little red dress pin?

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Moving beyond opioids to complementary and integrative services for chronic pain care

In 2018, two million people in the US suffered from an opioid use and more than 130 people died every day from opioid-related drug overdoses.

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New faces in Hennepin EMS

Because of a shortage of emergency medical technicians on a state and national level, Hennepin EMS has had to get creative to recruit.

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Speech therapists (speech-language pathologists) on the front lines

Front-line workers are overwhelmed treating our COVID afflicted patients. But it’s not just doctors and nurses that are on the front line.

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I’m pregnant. Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine?

For most people, getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible is the safest choice. Pregnant individuals may have some questions.

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How to cope with grief during the holidays

Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MD, encourages us to practice the 3 C’s during the holiday season:  Choose, Communicate, and Compromise.

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Physical therapy after COVID

Physical therapists, especially those who specialize in neuro-therapy, are seeing a lot of patients who are recovering from COVID-19.

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Cutting it close with COVID

The friendliest barber in town is also one of the nicest transplant patients. He’s Robert A. Nabors, owner of Nabors Cuts in Maplewood.

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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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Injury Free Prevention Day is November 18

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to U.S. children. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries.

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Acupuncture and acupressure during pregnancy; decreasing pain and stress, improving birth outcomes

A woman’s body goes through so many changes during pregnancy. Quality and restful sleep become more difficult to obtain.

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The closest to being cared for, is to care for someone else

Pam provides home health care to our patients which includes a range of medical, social, assistive and other services.

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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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Creativity is a must to keep Halloween fun (and safe) for kids this year

While kids are focused on the costumes, candy and pumpkin carving, parents have the worry and threat of coronavirus to contend with.

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Parents, let’s unite and talk to our kids about bullying

It can be easy to think that bullying is an issue of the past, but kids are much more accepting these days than in previous generations.

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Women’s health physical therapy is restoration and strength

It feels like no one told me what would happen to my body. But being pregnant possibly made me tune out what others were saying.

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Children injured in ATV accidents on the rise

The summer of 2020 was unique for many reasons – due to an increased number of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents reported in children.

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Hennepin EMS community paramedics and MVNA lead the charge in COVID-19 community testing

Many of us have heard the phrase, “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon” when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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