Thrive Blog

June 28, 2019 When the temps rise into the 90s and the heat index goes higher, it’s important to take steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke and exhaustion can occur when our bodies cannot properly cool themselves. Our body cools itself by sweating. In extreme heat, sweating may not be enough. And when humidity

July 23, 2019 A primary care provider (PCP) is your main provider who will complete your annual checkups and treat the majority of your healthcare issues. If you are diagnosed with a more complex condition, your primary care provider can refer you to a specialist and follow your care and treatment.  Here’s what a primary

September 13, 2019 by Joni Stadtherr, MSW, LICSW\ We live in a competitive world. Today’s women strive to be the perfect woman, daughter, wife or mother, make a difference in their careers, volunteer, run marathons, and look good doing it all! Competition can be healthy when it facilitates growth and we support one another to become better.

October 8, 2019 by Tara Denke, MD It can be tempting to skip your annual exam, but your annual well woman visit is worth making time for. Here’s why. Women are complex and so is our reproductive system. An annual visit with an OB/GYN or your primary care provider is an opportunity to screen for cancers, prevent

October 21, 2019 Jay Zielske of North Mankato is celebrating five years of surviving cancer after battling stage 4 melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer. When he was diagnosed in September 2014, median survival rates were five to nine months. A field agronomist for Pioneer Seeds, Jay also educates farmers and ag colleagues about the

October 28, 2019 Jim Hansen of Elysian was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about seven years ago. He balances healthy eating with regular exercise to help manage his diabetes. He admits he’s not perfect, but he’s on the right track and he’s always learning. “As you’re older and you get health issues, you’ve got to

November 14, 2019 by Gary Goldberg, MD November, also known as Movember, is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Across the globe, men grow a “Mo for a Bro” or do “No-Shave November” to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health. Men need a Movember to remind them to be screened for prostate cancer.   Did you know roughly

December 3, 2019 by Kristin Lingen, PT, DPT Pelvic pain among women is common and it often goes undiagnosed. According to the National Institutes of Health, one study showed about 15 percent of women of childbearing age in the U.S. reported having pelvic pain that lasted at least six months. Yet pelvic pain affects women of all

January 13, 2020 by Claire Patterson, RN In today’s world, we spend hours sitting in our offices, homes and cars. In fact, the average person sits 12 hours a day according to JustStand.org. Evidence shows prolonged sitting raises our risk for type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Sitting is hazardous to our health. On the flipside,