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After 33 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Terry Johnson is retiring. It was during his residency at UMD that he decided to come to a small town and practice family medicine. In the years since, the Mora community benefited greatly from that decision. As Dr. Johnson pursues new adventures in retirement, we say thank you.
It’s hard to imagine, but an estimated 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world, not every year or every month, but every single day! If you’re among the contributors to these numbers, you’ll be happy to know that your morning cup of coffee offers some health benefits.
Of all the nutrients our bodies need, vitamin D is the only one produced by sunlight. But what it the role of vitamin D, how much do we need, and how do we make sure we’re getting enough? Learn all about vitamin D.
Sometimes in the depths of winter, we need an occasional pick-me-up to get us through the long, cold Minnesota days. When you need a mood booster, try a few of these.
In July 2022, Dr. Peter Donner announced he was retiring from Welia Health in February of 2023. As February approaches, seemingly more quickly every day, he reflects on his career as a small-town doctor and life ahead. After 35 years as family medicine doctor in our communities, his colleagues, friends and patients say thank you.
An important decision facing parents-to-be is whether or not to have prenatal testing conducted before or during pregnancy. For many, these tests provide a welcomed view into a baby’s development and ease worries about the baby’s health. Of course, while they offer no guarantee of a healthy baby, prenatal testing may identify potential pregnancy complications and certain genetic disorders. Learn more about the screening and diagnostic tests performed at Welia Health.
If you’ve ever plopped a child in front of a television tuned to the Cartoon Network, or handed over your iPad to get a moment of peace and quiet, you know the almost magical powers of screens. Screens can work wonders to distract or entertain kids. But how much screen time is too much?
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that develops when repeated activities put a strain on the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot. Learn signs and symptoms, prevention and how physical therapy may help.
While most of us cherish and look forward to holiday gatherings and everything they entail, this season can be difficult for many. The list of things contributing to stress this time of year is long. By prioritizing our mental health, however, we can make choices to put ourselves first and minimize stress.
With public health information largely focused on COVID-19, it’s important to keep in mind there are other respiratory viruses that course through our communities at this time of year. In addition to influenza (the flu), there is Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV.
