Mental Health
25 questions to ask at your first oncology visit
If you’ve received a cancer diagnosis or you’re supporting someone with cancer, you will want to know as much as possible about the type...
Vaccine for Hib (haemophilus influenzae type B)
Keeping track of your child’s immunization schedule is important for parents and caregivers. Each vaccine typically has a recommended schedule for administration, and some...
Clinical simulation focuses on belonging | Podcast
For the last four years, colleagues at HealthPartners have been experiencing simulated racism as part of clinical training.
It’s a good sign if the idea...
Tdap and DTaP: Vaccine schedule, differences and more
We used to hear about them all the time: tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (also known as pertussis). These diseases used to be a...
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes, symptoms and treatment
If you’ve ever laid down at the end of the day and felt an irresistible urge to move your legs, even if you’re tired...
Saving money on your prescriptions
Taking the medicines prescribed by your doctor is an essential part of good health. But just like with groceries and all of life’s other...
How to know if it’s a cold sore or something else
There may be no question in your mind when you notice a hard, red cluster of bumps on or near your lip in the...
How to safely dispose of medication near you
Most people have a few bottles of old or unused medicines scattered around their homes. But these prescription and over-the-counter drugs are more than...
Tips for remembering to take your medication
From a morning shower to an evening walk, we all have routines to help us stay healthy. If you’re like many, one routine may...
Radiation therapy for cancer: Why and when it’s used
You may have heard about radiation therapy for cancer and are wondering when it’s used. Here, you’ll learn the basics about radiation therapy (sometimes...
