Health Tips

Make a Plan for Your Health

 

By Dave Collins, Physician Assistant at Mystic Clinic andShakopee Dakota Medical Clinic I recently had a conversation with an elder, a Lakota man near the age of 90. I thought […]

Adding FUN Back Into Food and Fitness

 

There’s no shortage of experts telling us that we need to exercise more and eat healthier. In addition, we are constantly bombarded with endless messaging on the latest fad diets […]

Kick Smoking and Sugar to the Curb

 

Continuing with the theme of healthy habits, we’re tackling two tough topics this month–smoking and sugar intake. At first glance, these might seem like quite different topics, however, they actually […]

Improve Your Sleep and Reduce Stress

 

To kick off the new year, the SMSC Health and Wellness Department will focus the next few months on helping you establish or improve healthy habits. Most people know from […]

Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes Easier

 

As 2023 approaches, now is a great time to start thinking about new health-related goals and changes you can make to live a happier and healthier lifestyle. Making sustainable change […]

What Everyone Should Know About Diabetes

 

Type 2 diabetes is a disease where your body does not use energy from food properly. Your pancreas produces insulin (a hormone) to help your cells use glucose (sugar). Over […]

The Importance of Women’s Health Screenings

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the SMSC Health and Wellness Department is here to raise awareness on the impact of cancer in women and to encourage them to […]

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

 

Did you know that vaccinations reduce the risks of becoming infected with a disease by working with your body’s own natural defenses to build protection? Vaccinations currently prevent 3.5-5 million […]