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Each visit includes a helmet fitting with each student, a lesson about the importance of protecting your brain, safe biking gear, completing the ABC Check on your bike, and driving your bike like a car 🚲

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center is proud to receive the Blue Cross Blue Shield Designation for Maternity Care Programming. This recognizes programs that are committed to exceptional care for baby deliveries.

“It is a joy to deliver the quality of care that we do to have a healthy mom and healthy baby,” says Annika Olson, supervisor of the St. Mary’s birthplace.

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center receives designation for maternity care program Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center is proud to receive the Blue Cross Blue Shield Designation for Maternity Care Programming

Essentia Health's certified nurse-midwives are amazing — but can you separate midwife fact from fiction?

We're busting midwife myths in this episode of the Real Talk on Women's Health Podcast — "Let's Bust All Those Myths About Midwifery" — feat. two guests: Essentia Health's Sky Rogers, APRN, CNM, and a midwifery patient.

Real Talk is hosted by B105's Lauren Wells.

This episode: https://ow.ly/vtJE50SpS4K
All episodes: https://ow.ly/v0yj50SpS44
Midwifery: https://ow.ly/4TXG50SpS5X

Real Talk on Women’s Health (Podcast) Hosted by Lauren Wells, Real Talk on Women’s Health with Essentia Health is an open and honest conversation where we get real about women’s health issues, and answer your biggest questions – even those embarrassing, but important ones.

The first one will be from 4 to 6 p.m. this Thursday, June 27. The second one will be on Wednesday, July 24. Both events will be held at the Virginia Fire Department in Virginia, Minnesota.

This event is for parents and caregivers to have their child safety seat inspected by a certified passenger technician.

Essentia Health teams up with Virginia Fire Department to offer free car seat inspections Essentia Health and the Virginia Fire Department are making it easier to keep your kids safe while driving. The two organizations are teaming up to offer two free car seat inspections for community members.

The Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic is excited to welcome Kelsey O’Neil, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

She has worked as a registered nurse for 14 years, which included time on the birthplace at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

"I love partnering with women and helping to empower them to live their healthiest lives," says O’Neil. "I look forward to providing safe, respectful, compassionate care to all the women I am privileged to serve."

O'Neil: https://ow.ly/E4C450Ssgl6

These blitzes for all ages will be held at the Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic on the following days and times:

▪ 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 25
▪ 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 26
▪ 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, June 27

Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic to offer sports physical blitzes in June In partnership with Central Cass School District #17, Essentia Health will offer sports physical blitzes to area students in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.

Trusting your health care to Essentia Health-Virginia goes beyond a simple doctor/patient relationship. Our providers call the Iron Range home, just like our patients do. They not only care for, but are raising the next generation of Iron Rangers.

“I love my kids more than life itself,” says Dr. Katherine Donaldson. “I love that I have a career that helps me introduce that same love and joy to other people by helping to bring their children into this world.”

At Essentia Health-Virginia, we’re Iron Range moms caring for Iron Range families Trusting your health care to Essentia Health-Virginia goes beyond a simple doctor/patient relationship.

Congratulations: you’re expecting a new bundle of joy! This is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming — and you've probably got questions.

By taking prenatal education classes, you can learn valuable information on everything from the birthing process to breastfeeding to caring for your newborn.

Prenatal Education Prenatal education isn’t only for first-time parents. Find out how the classes at Essentia Health can help women at all stages of pregnancy.

Perimenopause. Sleep divorce. Having "the talk" with your kids – it's all here for your listening pleasure in Season Four of the Dare to Ask Podcast, hosted by Bob 95 FM's Cori Jensen!

Dare to Ask features Essentia Health's experts sharing compassionate insight on their mission, while also letting listeners in on their personal journeys as mothers, partners, and leaders in oftentimes male-dominated careers.

Season Four: https://ow.ly/YtL250Slx3E
Previous Eps: https://ow.ly/URA850Slx4a

Dare to Ask! The Dare to Ask Podcast brought to you by Essentia Health hosted by Cori Jensen. Where we look at women’s health from a new lens and get real with the provide

The Essentia Health-Cloquet Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Brandi Strong, a family medicine physician with obstetrics.

“I love the long-term relationships you build with patients and their families in family medicine,” says Dr. Strong. “I also enjoy the variety of patients you see and conditions you treat. In a given day I can deliver a baby, treat an ear infection, manage chronic diseases, remove a mole and much more.”

Strong: https://ow.ly/Gure50Sse2V

Well-child/teen visits (birth to 21) are a great opportunity to review your child’s health in all areas – growth, cognitive and social development, illness prevention, mental health, and more.

During a visit, your pediatrician or primary care provider will ⬇️

Essentia Health encourages scheduling well-child teen visits during the summer Summer often includes vacations and other activities, but it can also be a convenient time to schedule a well-child/teen visit without disrupting your child’s education. Well-child/teen visits are a great opportunity to review your child’s health in all areas – growth, cognitive and social dev...

To celebrate the end of the school year and thank students and staff for their hard work, Essentia Health colleagues recently helped kids "go bananas" by passing hundreds of them out to elementary schools in Fosston, Bagley, Oklee, and Erskine, Minnesota.

Enjoy the summer 🍌

Talking to your kids about their feelings, their body, or their sexuality can certainly be daunting — but it doesn't have to be!

Our experts have some must-hear advice for parents and caregivers in this latest episode of the Dare to Ask Podcast — "Talking 'The Talk'" feat. Essentia Health's Tessa Hand, APRN, CNM — with Bob 95 FM's Cori Jensen.

'Talking "The Talk" with Tessa Hand We talk Young Adult Gynecology with Tessa Hand APRN, CNM. Having "the talk" with our young people can be an intimidating conversation for most. But, it real

Congratulations to our colleagues at Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes, which has earned five stars under the Minnesota Department of Health’s Five-Star recognition program around efforts to promote and support breastfeeding and infant-feeding best practices!

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes receives breastfeeding friendly designation Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes has earned five stars under the Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Five-Star recognition program due to its efforts to promote and support breastfeeding and infant-feeding best practices.

Don't wait until October — walk-in 3D mammograms are available now at the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A)!

More info: https://ow.ly/XBOS50SaETQ
Mammography: https://ow.ly/5XfI50SaEUG

Mammography - Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) Get mammography services near you at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic (Building A). Call for an appointment today.

"I loved being in this new space," says Two Harbors, Minnesota, neighbor and mom Lisa Cavllin about her care experience at Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

"It's so state-of-the-art. There was plenty of room, not only for giving birth, but (also) for family and friends that visited after."

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“Receiving reaccreditation from the NAPBC is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to patients with breast diseases,” says Dr. Troy Duininck, division chair for surgery and medical director of the breast program in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center’s breast health program reaccredited This is granted to programs that are committed to providing the best possible care to patients with breast diseases.

Back and neck problems aren't "just for old people." How are the demands and trends of the modern world impacting our kids' health?

Hear more in this latest episode of the Dare to Ask Podcast — "Care from Birth to Text Neck" feat. Essentia Health's Allison Klug, DC — with Bob 95 FM's Cori Jensen.

"Care from Birth to Text Neck' with Dr. Allison Klug What's becoming more prevalent due to the world we live in when it comes to pediatric chiropractic care? Dr. Allison Klug helps us uncover many facets of chir

The Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic is excited to welcome Tiffany Negley, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

“Caring for my patients is my calling,” says Negley. “I hope they feel seen and safe with me.”

Negley: https://ow.ly/3JTk50Sse3O

“It turned into a worst-case scenario,” says Jordan Trapp. “When I finally went into labor, Addy was breach and got stuck in my pelvis with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck.”

Jordan’s Essentia Health care team had to act fast.

Overcoming challenges: Family’s journey to parenthood includes exceptional care from Essentia To say starting a family has been a difficult journey for Jordan and Wesley Trapp might be an understatement. The couple has two young children, Dallas, who is about 3 months old, and 3-year-old Addy.

What are the need-to-know injury prevention tips for high school athletes? What training tools and products work, and what's just a fad that athletes can live without? Interested in the profession of athletic training?

Don't miss this latest episode of the Dare to Ask Podcast — 'Why We Do What We Do' feat. Essentia Health Athletic Trainer Tessa Martin — with Bob 95 FM's Cori Jensen.

'Why We Do What We Do' with Athletic Trainer Tessa Martin A return guest is Athletic Trainer Tessa Martin. We’ll dive into the profession, and her specific role working with high school athletes. What kind of impac

The Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Claudio Duarte, a pediatrician.

"I was a pediatric hospitalist for many years and had to deal with tough situations," said Dr. Duarte. "My philosophy regarding pediatric care is that we, the family and the doctor need to work together to achieve the best possible outcome for the child."

Duarte: https://ow.ly/370P50Sse9V

Several myths about exercise during pregnancy persist, many of which couldn't be further from the truth.

From myth-busting, to safety tips — this guide is all you need to know about exercise during pregnancy.

obgyn why you should exercise during pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy can reduce back pain and the risk of preterm birth, among many other benefits. Learn about getting active when you’re expecting.

A special "thank you" to our parters at West Fargo Public Schools for allowing a team of Essentia Health pediatricians to enjoy Osgood Elementary School’s reading night – Camp Read S’more!

“Your child’s pediatrics team is here to help with school challenges, sleep, focus, etc. — all the big and small parts of parenting,” says Aubrey DeCoteau, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Essentia who presented on sleep.

Essentia Health pediatrics team participates in Osgood elementary reading night In partnership with West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS), a team of Essentia Health pediatricians participated in Osgood Elementary School’s reading night – Camp Read S’more – on Thursday, May 9.

Why does shopping make me have to go to the bathroom? What's the difference between a stool softener and a laxative? How are my brain and gut connected?

There's so much to digest in this latest episode of the Dare to Ask Podcast — 'Brain and Your Gut' with Gastroenterologist Kimberly Kolkhorst, DO — with Bob 95 FM's Cori Jensen.

'Brain and Your Gut' with Dr. Kim Kolkhorst Can your brain really have that big of an affect on the gut? The answer that Dr. Kimberly Kolkhorst of Essentia Health will really get you thinking. Dr. K

Dr. Kelsey Gladen, a pediatric intensivist, is excited to join Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

“I chose pediatric intensive care because I love taking care of kids and enjoy the challenge of the ICU,” says Dr. Gladen. “It’s very rewarding being able to watch kids who come in very sick get better.”

Gladen: https://ow.ly/hGsu50Sse9J

Essentia Health colleagues love to live their mission to make a healthy difference. Special thanks to our teammates at Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women’s Center-Bismarck who helped raise awareness around infertility throughout April!

We realize that fertility treatment can be difficult — both physically and emotionally. We are here to listen to your concerns and support you through the entire process.

Fertility: essentiahealth.org/services/fertility

"This recognition is a testament to the great lengths our providers go to ensure our youngest patients are protected from certain communicable diseases," says Julie Sindlinger, operations director at the Hayward clinic.

"We want them to stay healthy and avoid illnesses that may prohibit them from doing the things they enjoy."

Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic recognized for protecting children’s health The Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic is proud to be recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for the care it provides to area children.

Something like a cancer diagnosis comes with several difficult questions and challenges. But, hope in one's journey can be found everywhere — from advancements in immunotherapy, to the compassion of a physician, or loved one.

There's a lot to cover in this latest episode of the Dare to Ask Podcast — 'Gift of Goodbye' with Tamala Anderson, APRN, CNP — with Bob 95 FM's Cori Jensen.

'Gift of Goodbye' with Tamala Anderson Sometimes the hardest conversations are the most important. Most would agree when we discuss cancer those talks come with the biggest challenges. How importan

"With Type 1 diabetes, children have to take an insulin shot, whether it be through an injection or through an insulin pump, every single time they put food in their mouth," explains Essentia Health Pediatric Endocrinologist Kannan Kasturi, MBBS.

"So every time they eat, they have to calculate the amount of carbohydrates in that food."

Superior Telegram: https://ow.ly/8EMa50Rzhuu
Pediatric Diabetes: https://ow.ly/J8PS50Rzhvt

Schools, providers are connecting to support families as juvenile diabetes cases increase The community can get information and free screening tests at an upcoming 5K walk in Duluth.