When COVID-19 first appeared in our communities earlier this year, we temporarily suspended our monthly mammogram events for the safety of our patients, providers, and community. Mammograms are important for catching breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. Our monthly events make mammograms available to patients who might otherwise have difficulty accessing or paying [...]
At this time of year, our Community Health Educators (CHEs) would usually be gearing up to do outreach at Twin Cities Pride. With the festivities moved online this year due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the team won’t be out tabling this weekend, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be working hard to make high-quality healthcare [...]
Chelsea Butay shares her experience as a behavioral health therapist working during the coronavirus outbreak Taking care of your mental health is always important, but the COVID-19 outbreak may be making it more difficult for people to get the care and support they need. For people already experiencing behavioral health conditions, the shelter-in-place order might [...]
In 2018, Ranelle Kircher, a Certified Diabetes Educator and Nutritionist, joined the NHS team. Ranelle has unique background combining culinary arts, nutrition and diabetes education, and working with diverse cultures. She works with diabetes patients to help them live well and manage their condition. Ranelle teaches monthly classes to cover the basics of living well [...]