Due to increased illness in our communities, including measles, we have precautions in place at all St. Peter's Health facilities to protect patients and staff members. Anyone experiencing the symptoms posted at facility entrances are restricted from entering unless they are seeking care. Click HERE to learn more.
When I was growing up, my brothers and sisters and I would earn a $5 reward from my mom if we had no cavities after we went to the dentist. Her reasoning was that it cost her less to pay us $5 than to get cavities filled, and this created an incentive for us to brush and floss regularly. What ...
Are you interested in meal prepping but don’t know where to start? For many families, planning what’s for dinner each evening or what lunch to send with kids to school that day are heavy tasks. How can planning ahead for a few days or a whole week be any easier? As a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, I’m here to share ...
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, creating feelings of unease, nervousness, even worry about potential situations or future events. Sometimes, it presents before a test you want to do well on, or when you speak in public. That kind of anxiety is typical. But if the feeling is powerful or persists, it can start to make daily life difficult. According ...
Organ donation is a beacon of hope, illuminating the path for individuals facing life-threatening conditions. Each donated organ represents a lifeline – a chance for someone to continue their journey, to pursue their dreams, and to cherish the moments that matter most. Registering as an organ donor is a simple yet profound act—one that has the potential to save multiple ...
When I think of breast cancer, I think of education, emotional support and awareness. When I think of breast cancer, I think of encouragement, hope, strength and patients with superwoman capabilities. When I think of breast cancer, I don’t normally think of guilt. Guilt. What an ugly word, guilt. Yet, there it is at the tip of my tongue as ...
It’s no secret that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States with more than 600,000 deaths each year. February, also known as American Heart Month, gives us all an opportunity to examine our own heart health, factors which may impact our cardiovascular health status, and steps we can take to reduce the risk of developing ...
In the time it takes you to read this article, someone in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer. According to the American Lung Association, someone is diagnosed with lung cancer every two and half minutes. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. From ...
Interventional pain management uses special tools and techniques to diagnose and treat pain, especially when regular methods like medicine or physical therapy fail to provide adequate relief. The goal is not just to reduce pain but also to help patients move better and enjoy life more. This approach includes many simple procedures that target the pain directly, giving patients a ...
With all of the positives that the holidays can hold, they often also bring stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 38% of people surveyed said their stress increased during the holidays. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, reports that 64% of people with mental health conditions experience exacerbated psychiatric symptoms during the holidays. Stressors can range from financial ...
Men’s health is a critical but often overlooked area of public health. Societal pressures to appear strong and self-reliant can lead many men to neglect their physical and mental well-being. This reluctance to seek professional medical help often drives men to self-medicate, a practice that involves using over-the-counter drugs, alcohol, recreational substances, or unregulated supplements to address symptoms without consulting ...
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