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Cannon Falls Community Grief Support Group - CANCELLED
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Breastfeeding education: Albert Lea January
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Beyond Birth - Red Wing Mondays
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Baby Nutrition - Red Wing January 2021
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Knee and Hip Replacement Pre-Operation Information Session - CANCELLED
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Infant CPR
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Red Wing Community Grief Support Group - CANCELLED
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Cancer Support Group
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Lake City Community Grief Support Group - CANCELLED
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3 reasons young men need a primary care provider
If you're a young adult man, is preventive health at the top of your busy to-do list? Learn why having a primary care provider can help you stay healthy now and into the future.

Don’t just sit there: Exercises for the office
If your job has you sitting at desk most of the day, that can be tough on your body. Here's some tips to ease the stiffness and soreness to keep you alert and focused.

Maintaining human connection in time of physical distancing
Connection with people is an important part of our society. Today, we are faced with a community test in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic, which challenges us to be creative in how we maintain our social connections. Here are some tips.

13 tips for managing teen acne
While acne is common among teens, it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat. You and your teen can help manage or eliminate acne by following these 13 expert tips.

5 common misconceptions about vertigo, dizziness
Short-term bouts of dizziness or vertigo affect about one-third of Americans. Learn about the causes and 5 common misconceptions of these sensations.

Advance directives: Always important, but especially during a pandemic
The best time to make an advance care plan is now. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that the future can change in a second and highlighted the importance of having plans in place to navigate the unknown. Here's what you need to know to get started.

Should I use antibiotics or home remedies to treat my child's illness?
It's true that antibiotics are important medications when prescribed and appropriately used. But, home remedies often may be a better choice to treat your child's illness. Get answers to help you child recover quickly and safely.

Are you ready to change habits to lose weight?
Think you're ready to take on the challenge to lose the extra weight? This readiness assessment can help you get on track for success.

COVID-19 vaccination plan
Mayo Clinic Health System continues to follow federal and state guidelines in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what you need to know.

Quick action saves women after accidental shooting
Rachel Hershman was only four blocks from the hospital when she was hit by a stray bullet. Months later, she is thankful for the quick, expert emergency care she received.

Breast reduction surgery leads to pain relief, new outlook
Karlie Schmidt's back, neck and shoulder pain is gone after breast reduction surgery. Read about her journey and the three pieces of advice she has for other women considering this procedure.

Top 10 essentials to pack for your outdoor winter adventure
Activities outdoors in winter can be enjoyable and exhilarating, but also include some risk. Before you go out, here are some things to consider to ensure your venture is fun and safe.
In The News
morePatients in Northwest Wisconsin to be contacted for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
Mayo Clinic Health System will contact patients in Northwest Wisconsin when they are eligible, based on state guidance, to schedule an appointment to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Five clinics to reopen and hospital visitor policy updates in Southwest Minnesota
We are resuming operations at five area clinics that had been closed for several weeks and updating our hospital visior policy.
Grant money awarded to advance racial equity in Southeast Minnesota
As part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Southeast Minnesota awarded a total of $20,000 in grants to four regional nonprofit organizations.
Grant money awarded to advance racial equity in Southwest Wisconsin
As part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Southwest Wisconsin awarded a total of $20,000 in grants to four regional nonprofit organizations.
Grant money awarded to advance racial equity in Northwest Wisconsin
As part of its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Northwest Wisconsin awarded a total of $20,000 in grants to four regional nonprofit organizations.
Baby blessings counted in 2020 in Northwest Wisconsin
What's in a name? Ask Madeline, Brynlee and Hadley. Or Henry, Brooks and Jack. Those names topped the lists of babies born in Northwest Wisconsin in 2020.
Menomonie celebrates 25 years with Mayo Clinic Health System
The Red Cedar practice has strengthened the community and is an integral part of Northwest Wisconsin.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin for staff in Southeast Minnesota
The earliest group to receive the vaccine includes front-line workers and caregivers.
Most popular baby names of 2020
See what the most popular baby names were in Fairmont, Mankato and New Prague!
COVID-19 testing site hours adjusted in Southeast Minnesota
This change will focus on the hours where there is the most patient demand for testing.
St. James welcomes new provider
Angelica De Acosta, a new community health worker starting in January, will help ensure community members have access to wellness resources and culturally appropriate, convenient health care.
Five Mayo Clinic hospitals receive 'A' grade for patient safety
This Hospital Safety Score is updated and published twice per year by the Leapfrog Group.
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go to YouTubeCurrently, three new variants of the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 are creating concern. Learn more about the variants: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/whats-the-concern-with-covid-19-variants/
If you're a young adult man, is preventive health at the top of your busy to-do list? Learn why having a primary care provider can help you stay healthy now and into the future. Read more: https://mayocl.in/2wTwJ0x
Mayo Clinic doctor Melanie Swift warns older adults that a scam going around offers to help them get a better place in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. She said the scammer calls people over 65, and ask for money in exchange for getting them the vaccine sooner. Swift said while she is aware of one scam like this - there could be more out there. "No one can do that, don't fall for it, please if you do hear anything like that report it," Swift said. She said these scams should be reported to the Department of Health Services. The email is DATCPHotline@wisconsin.gov and the free hotline is (800) 422-7128 Story from WQOW News 18 : https://bit.ly/2YioAkt
If your job has you sitting at desk most of the day, that can be tough on your body. Here's some tips to ease the stiffness and soreness to keep you alert and focused: https://mayocl.in/2xsarEj
Wearing face masks, combined with frequent hand-washing and social distancing, can help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This is just one of many reasons why community members and employees wear masks. Please mask up. Want to share your WHY? https://mayocl.in/3qdLJ3k Select submissions will be used. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/2N1Lav3
Connection with people is an important part of our society. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us to be creative in how we maintain our social connections. Here are some tips: http://mayocl.in/2Y3VBRb
We’re currently experiencing high phone call volumes related to COVID-19 vaccine. If you’re a patient at a Mayo Clinic site that has plans to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, you will be contacted when you’re eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment, either in an email from your Patient Online Services account or by mail. Get vaccination details for your location here: https://mayocl.in/3qyF2sO Mayo Clinic continues to follow federal and state guidelines in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. Because each state is approaching vaccine allocation differently, Mayo Clinic sites vary in where they are in their rollout plans.
Mayo Clinic Health System-Austin will award ten $1,000 healthcare scholarships to graduating high school seniors in its service area who are interested in pursuing an education in health care. The Mayo Clinic Health System Auxiliary in Austin will also award three $1,000 scholarships. All scholarships are provided on the basis of leadership, commitment, character and academic ability. Story from the Austin Daily Herald: https://bit.ly/2NrVYTB
Mayo Clinic Health System now uses a mobile unit that travels around the Mankato area to deliver monoclonal antibody treatments to patients at the highest risk of a severe case. “Once we get to the facility, we bring all our equipment. We move in,” said Tracy Culbertson, a nurse manager at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato and a member of the COVID transfusion center and mobile unit. The goal is to make the treatment as convenient and comfortable as possible. https://bit.ly/3p6t4X2
After I get a COVID-19 vaccine, is it safe to visit in person with friends and family? After getting a COVID-19 vaccine, it's still important to take safety precautions, such as avoiding close contact with others, to prevent the spread of the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Further research is needed to understand the immunity that a COVID-19 vaccine provides and how long protection lasts before experts will consider changing current safety recommendations. Read more: https://mayocl.in/2Y1PBs0
Whether you’re in crisis or just need a parenting pick-me-up, “Positive parenting: through the pandemic and beyond” focuses on positive discipline and parenting techniques with Joseph Poterucha, D.O., Chair of Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, from Mayo Clinic Health System. “Children learn healthy social skills and coping techniques as they grow, so it’s never been more important to practice positive parenting strategies,” said Dr. Poterucha, a father of six. “It’s critical to help kids build resilience and confidence, even during the most trying of times.” Watch here: https://fb.watch/35t98GHwEj/
We live in an age of constant change. One thing that hasn't changed is our employees' dedication to meeting the needs of patients and the community. At Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, we are blessed with several long-term employees who have devoted their careers to establishing strong patient relationships and providing stability and expertise to the roles. First up is Family Medicine physician Jeffrey Green, M.D. "I have practiced medicine over 20 years at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont, beginning the summer of 2000. I have been blessed to know and work with great men and women all over our campus who serve our patients with skill, integrity, devotion and compassion. I have come to know them as trusted colleagues and friends. Equally, my patients have brightened and blessed my life with living examples of courage, kindness, tenacity, loyalty and goodness. As I reflect upon the past 20 years, I am moved with gratitude for this very special place in southwest Minnesota where my family and I have been so welcomed and are proud to call home." ~Dr. Green, Family Medicine
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What’s the concern with COVID-19 variants? Currently, three new variants of the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes CO… https://t.co/SwYskOW67a
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If you're a young adult man, is preventive health at the top of your busy to-do list? Learn why having a primary ca… https://t.co/VrJQlOSsL1
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If your job has you sitting at desk most of the day, that can be tough on your body. Here's some tips to ease the s… https://t.co/Dw7AB1lH5t
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Wearing face masks can help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Mask up. This is just one of many reasons why c… https://t.co/ZnbTMw7mWj
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Connection with people is an important part of our society. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge us to be c… https://t.co/idNkvconxY
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We’re currently experiencing high phone call volumes related to COVID-19 vaccine. If you’re a patient at a Mayo Cli… https://t.co/4eXcPf4MrG
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Mayo Clinic Health System uses a mobile unit to travel around the Mankato area to deliver #antibodies to patients a… https://t.co/nH8jrgPDt3
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After I get a COVID-19 vaccine, is it safe to visit in person with friends and family? Read more:… https://t.co/YERxPQASa0
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“Positive parenting: through the pandemic and beyond” focuses on positive discipline and parenting techniques with… https://t.co/3JVOzvmpTg
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The Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech appears to work just as well against a fast-spreading variant of the coro… https://t.co/NqT3QO2t7q
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Mayo Clinic Health System donated $15,000 to the Salvation Army of La Crosse County's Red Kettle Campaign. Major Je… https://t.co/b4PKyFG8CT