A Deeper Dive Into Glp-1’s – A New Healthcare Tool For Weight Loss

As we head toward the end of 2025, it’s likely that you or someone you know has gone on, or at least thought about going…
A Friendly Reminder to Take Care of Yourself

I don’t know about you, but 2025 came in hot, and somehow, it’s already almost over. We’ve made it through the State Fair (and all…
Make sure your treats do not haunt you this Halloween

By Yaroslav Owens-Pochinka, MD Zombies, skeletons and vampires rise once more. Homes transform into haunted graveyards, crawling with spiders and bats. Spooky season is officially…
A Day in the Life of the SPFD

The woman next to me brushed tears from her eyes, and stared gloomily ahead as we rushed toward United Hospital. We were in the back…
Why Vaccines Matter This School Year

When I was in medical school, I signed up for a 10-mile trail race on the Superior Hiking Trail. It was a bold move—I wasn’t…
Fueling Young Minds: Why High-Protein School Lunches Matter

By Natasha Vo, MD As the summer is starting to come to an end and school is about to begin, preparing school lunches is about…
Tips for Safely Walking Your Dog This Summer

One thing I enjoy about the West 7th neighborhood is its walkability, especially with having two dogs. The summer season, on the less humid days,…
Ramsey County Downtown Service Center Reopens With Expanded Services, Upgraded Space

After seven months of renovations, Ramsey County’s Downtown Service Center has reopened in a newly upgraded office just a few doors down from its previous…
Thoughts and Prayers Continue to Not Be Enough

By Jonathan Dickman, MD, PhD Back in 2022 I wrote in this column how “thoughts and prayers” were not going to be enough to solve…