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Cardiac rehabilitation
Healing with Heart: The Transformative Care of Cardiac Rehab

When Susan Hausladen made a Clinic appointment for what she thought

Familiar Faces and Exceptional Care

The life-saving power of teamwork at GRH. When Katelyn Forcier of

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Find Health & Comfort In Your Skin

Our providers now offer new services through our Skin Clinic. While

Lona Oltmann
Stepping into a New State of Health

When Lona Oltmann rang in the new year in 2023, she

Dr. Traxler
A Lifeline for Opioid Addiction: How Suboxone Helped Paula Reclaim Her Life

Paula’s life changed after her car accident. Her injuries in the

Rachael Bridell
A Walking Miracle

In November of 2021, Rachael Bridell woke up one morning, unable

Dr. Petersen and wound patient
Wound Center Case Study: Game-Changing Injury

Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) High School sophomore Henry Becker hit a literal bump in

Cody Wendlandt
From Physician to Patient: Lifesaving Stroke Care at GRH

When Cody W. Wendlandt, MD, FAAFP, offered to return to our Emergency Department (ED) to

Stellate Ganglion Block
Stellate Ganglion Block Returns Smell and Taste After COVID

When Amy Dittmer took a bite of her breakfast on November

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Building Relationships: One Baby at a Time

John Mark Johnson, DO, FACOOG I really enjoy building relationships with

Bob Elliott
From Back Pain to Back on the Farm

When Bob Elliott woke up on a cold winter morning in

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From Provider to Patient: Kari Knodel Vettel, MPAS, PA-C, Conquers Breast Cancer

Aside from her Wednesday evening shifts as a hospitalist, the last

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Paul’s Story

“I remember asking myself, ‘Is this what the frontline is going

Covid Kid
The COVID Kid Makes a Comeback

Recently, I received a letter from one of the first patients

Taylor Morris Family
Managing Diabetes for a Healthy Pregnancy

Proactive Steps Lead to Beautiful Outcomes Taylor Morris was determined that

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Cold Weather, Warm Care

Ward Off Winter Viruses As the air gets crisp and the

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Small Steps, Big Impact

November is Men’s Health Month, and is the perfect time for

Orthopedic Care
New Strides in Orthopedic Care

GRH’s very own in-house orthopedic program brings high-quality care closer than

Internal Medicine Provider
Why Choose an Internal Medicine Provider?

Finding the right primary care provider is crucial for managing your

Cardiac rehabilitation
Heart Healthy Habits

Every 36 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease.

Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and

Opioid addiction
From Withdrawal to Recovery: Opioid Addiction Care Options

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), like all addictions, is a chronic disease.

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Your First Mammogram: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Getting your first mammogram can cause some anxiety, but it’s an

3D Mammograms
Understanding the Difference Between 2D and 3D Mammograms

Mammography is specialized medical imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system

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Childhood Obesity Tips for Parents from our Providers

Parents, check out these “bite-sized” tips from our trusted healthcare providers

means health
Men’s Health Q&A

Glencoe Regional Health’s family medicine physician, Connor Hedstrom, DO, answers a few

Wrapping a wound
Spot the 8 Signs of A Wound Infection

Wounds are a common occurrence in our daily lives, and while

man experiencing kidney stones
How to Get Rid of a Kidney Stone

Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful and disrupt daily life. Understanding

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3 Reasons Diabetic Wounds are Slow to Heal

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

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Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux and GERD

If you suffer from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),

woman experiencing vertigo
Five Things to Know About Vertigo

Dizzy spells and spinning sensations can feel unsettling and scary –

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Take Wellness One Step at a Time

Sometimes it’s not enough to talk the talk, you’ve got to

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Antibiotic Use

Antibiotics save lives. Improving the way healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics, and the

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How to Prevent and Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers

What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? If you are one of

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Stay Active This Winter: Tips from Our Physical Therapists

With the sun setting earlier and the snowfall around us, it

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Fall Prevention

Every year more than one in four older adults reported falling.

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Washing Chicken Spreads Germs

Anyone can get sick from eating contaminated food. According to CDC

Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease & Wound Care

One in every 8 Americans older than 60 years of age

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Keep an Eye On Your Skin

Your skin, like other parts of your body, keeps on changing

Vertigo and dizziness
Help for vertigo and dizziness

Some experts believe that up to 40 percent of Americans will

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What is cardiac rehab? Why is it important?

Cardiac rehabilitation is a personalized, safe, medically supervised program that doctors

Asparagus
Asparagus: The food of kings

Food enthusiasts and royalty alike have loved this remarkable vegetable throughout

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De-stress Your Holidays

The holidays can be a magical time, but stressful, too. The

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Summertime Safety for Kids

Six Ways to Keep Kids Healthy and Safe During the Summer Months

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School Safety

Injuries and accidents can happen in a second, and it’s up

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Sun Protection

Sunlight is an important source of vitamin D, but it also

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How to Quit Smoking & Vaping

Nicotine is a powerful, addictive drug whose effects are so well-documented

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Back-to-School Health Tips

Kristine Knudten, MD, and Amanda Leino, MD, care for children every day

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Winter Safety Tips

As Minnesotans, we take joy in the beauty, stillness and unique

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Teen Driving Agreement

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the leading cause of