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 […]
Health Tips
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 […]
Vestibular Therapy Services Now Offered at the Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Clinic
Do you struggle with dizziness, balance issues, or vertigo? Great news—the Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Clinic now offers vestibular therapy services! Vestibular therapy commonly addresses those issues and others like them. The […]
June is Men’s Health Month
As we begin to dive into the joys of summer, the SMSC Health and Wellness Department is here to remind you that June is Men’s Health Month! This month is […]
