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Sep 16 2024
Operating room withthe Stryker MAKO "robot"
Orthopedics

Am I a candidate for robot-assisted joint replacement?
Joint pain can make even the most mundane tasks feel like climbing a mountain. When medications, physical therapy, and other [...]
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Sep 16 2024
Mom, Dad and two kids in bed with the flu
Family Medicine

Welia Health physician answers questions about the flu
Dr. Matthew Allen, a family medicine physician with Welia Health, answers questions about flu vaccine safety, effectiveness, and alternatives. Why [...]
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Sep 16 2024
Toy red heart with EKG in background
Family Medicine

Atrial fibrillation: Keeping your heart in rhythm
Ever feel like your heart is playing a drum solo all on its own? Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the [...]
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Sep 16 2024
Illustration of Naloxone (Narcan) -- nasal spray, injectable and stethoscope
Emergency

Naloxone (Narcan®) and opioid overdose
Empowering our community with knowledge Opioid overdoses are a serious public health crisis worldwide, in the US, Minnesota and our [...]
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Sep 16 2024
Senior female in an exam room with physician
Family Medicine

Staying healthy starts with prevention
Schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit today Staying healthy as we age becomes even more important. That’s why Medicare offers [...]
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Aug 20 2024
Young couple holding a newborn baby
Birth Center , Family Medicine

Pediatrician’s advice for new parents
The first time you bring your newborn home, life instantly gets real. Cries fill the air, diapers need changing, and [...]
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Aug 20 2024
Man looking through his bifocals
Eye Care

Progressive vs Bifocal Lenses: Which is Right for You?
Benjamin Franklin, the quintessential inventor, famously solved his own vision problems by creating the first bifocal lenses. His ingenious solution [...]
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Aug 20 2024
Welia Health EMT, Mike Smith sitting in the door of his 'rig' -- a Welia Health ambulance
Emergency

Q&A with Mike Smith, Welia Health EMT
1. What are your main responsibilities as an EMT at Welia Health on a typical day? A: At Welia Health, [...]
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Aug 20 2024
Baby in an doctor's office with his father
Birth Center , Family Medicine

A parent’s guide to childhood immunizations
Keeping your little one healthy Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting and joyous time. As a [...]
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Jul 31 2024
Three women practicing self care during pregnancy
Birth Center

Self Care in Motherhood
What is self-care, anyway? At its most basic, self-care is anything we do to take care of ourselves. If this [...]
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Jul 08 2024
Foods with added sugars on the left and natural sugars on the right
Nutrition

The difference between natural and added sugars
Ah, those tempting stickers on our favorite snacks and drinks proclaiming “No Added Sugar!” They beckon us with promises of [...]
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Jul 08 2024
Boy sitting and looking at a lake, thick sunscreen on his back is in the shape of the sun
Family Medicine

Slather on the SPF: Summer sunscreen guide
Summer is here, and that means fun in the sun! Before you head out for a day at the lake [...]
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Jul 08 2024
Man wearing a continuous glucose monitor on his arm
Family Medicine

Continuous glucose monitors 101
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have revolutionized how individuals manage their blood sugar levels. Once a tool predominantly used by those [...]
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Jul 08 2024
A female student-athlete in an exam room for a sports physical
Sports Medicine

Sports physicals for student-athletes: Your questions answered
Is your child getting ready to hit the field or court for the upcoming season? Are you wondering about the [...]
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Jun 28 2024
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Birth Center

You’re Pregnant! Meet the Next 10 Months
Looking ahead: Your path to parenthood Congratulations—you’re pregnant! A lot is going to change over the next ten months, but [...]
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Jun 10 2024
Close-up of a tick and a tweezers on blue background
Family Medicine

Ticked off? How to safely remove ticks
With summer here, we’re enjoying more time outside, which means a higher chance of encountering ticks. These tiny critters can [...]
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Jun 10 2024
Doctor in an exam room talking to a male patient
Family Medicine

Calling all men! Are you overdue for your annual exam?
Imagine this: You’re playing catch with your kid, feeling great, when a sharp pain shoots through your chest. It might [...]
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Jun 10 2024
sad little boy sitting near a pooln waiting to swim
Family Medicine

You can’t swim after eating—fact or myth?
We’ve all heard the age-old advice: “Wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming.” Whether it’s from your mother or something [...]
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Jun 10 2024
Colorful underwear hanging on a clothesline
Women's Health

Should you try period underwear? 
Menstruation is a natural part of life for every woman, and yet the options for managing it have remained relatively [...]
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May 14 2024
Speech therapist working with a child.
Rehabilitation

Communication disorders and the superheroes who treat them
Communication is a complex dance between our thoughts, words, and ability to understand others. Sometimes, things can go out of [...]
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May 14 2024
Eye Care Center staff
Eye Care

Welia Health Eye Care Center’s enduring story
Committed to your vision, rooted in community The Welia Health Eye Care Center has deep roots in downtown Mora, dating [...]
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May 14 2024
Blood pressure cuff and stethescope
Family Medicine

10 ways to lower blood pressure without medication
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects nearly half of all adults in the United States. While medications [...]
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May 14 2024
Older women running outside on a road
Wellness

Can I really become a runner? Yes, you can!
Are you looking to improve your overall health and wellness but don’t know where to start? The Couch to 5K [...]
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Apr 15 2024
Welia Health OR team members sitting on a staircase with baby Amelia being held by her mother Rebecca
Patient Story

Celebrating inclusion and love: Rebecca’s journey with her daughter at Welia Health
In the bustling corridors of Welia Health, amidst the flurry of daily activity, there’s a story that embodies the essence [...]
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Apr 15 2024
Women reclining in chair donating blood
Emergency

Be a hero: The impact of blood donation
Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. This critical resource is essential for countless medical procedures, yet [...]
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