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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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Your flu shot can protect everyone

With the flu season rapidly approaching, there’s still no cure for COVID-19. You might be thinking, “The flu is not as deadly as COVID-19.”

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50 years ago today by Don Bania

Patient stories are one of the great things we get out of working at Hennepin Healthcare. This story came in and touched our hearts.

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Nine year old water skier’s leg saved in a boat propeller accident

Dalton loves to water ski. His family was up at their lake home when a boat propeller accident turned a great day sour.

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Speeding (literally) through the pandemic

Do you remember when you used to drive to work and then home again? You would get back on the road to do errands or meet friends for a meal?

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Our Richfield Clinic Experience

Much of what we hear about COVID-19 comes from the hospital perspective with particular attention paid to intensive care units.

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