Keeping track of your child’s immunization schedule is important for parents and caregivers. Each vaccine typically has a recommended schedule for administration, and some vaccines may be new or unfamiliar to you, such as the Hib vaccine. The vaccine for haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, is recommended for children between 2 to 15 months…
For the last four years, colleagues at HealthPartners have been experiencing simulated racism as part of clinical training. It’s a good sign if the idea of racism (even simulated racism) makes you feel uncomfortable. Chances are you’d like to avoid racism altogether. But the reality is that many health care professionals experience micro or macroaggressions…
We used to hear about them all the time: tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (also known as pertussis). These diseases used to be a huge part of childhood mortality rates in the United States, but now they’re relatively rare. Why? Their decline is largely due to widespread vaccination. Thanks to the DTaP and Tdap vaccines,…
If you’ve received a cancer diagnosis or you’re supporting someone with cancer, you will want to know as much as possible about the type of cancer and treatment options. Here are some questions to consider asking your oncologist at your first appointment or anytime throughout treatment to help you gain a better understanding of what’s…
Part of looking after our health is understanding our risk factors. Knowing what we’re at risk for allows us to make lifestyle changes and get screenings to help us stay healthier for longer. This is especially important when it comes to cancer. Here, we’ll focus on liver cancer. The most common form of liver cancer,…
Experts often stress the importance of understanding risk factors in staying healthy. This is for a good reason: There are many health conditions that have few or no symptoms until they become more advanced. It’s true of more minor issues like tooth decay and all the way up to various cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Cancer…
Staying healthy allows you to focus on the things that matter most to you – whether that’s working toward your dream job, being a parent or planning for retirement. So it makes sense that you want the best possible care for problems big and small. And you know what, you deserve it. HealthPartners doctors are…
You may be wondering if there’s a safe way to get a suntan. It’s a question that many people ask, especially when the sun is shining and the beach is calling. The reality is that with sunshine comes the possibility of skin damage, which can affect your appearance and overall health. However, there are ways…
If you’re wondering, does anxiety cause shortness of breath? The answer to that question is a definite yes. When you have strong emotions like anxiety, worry or fear, it can cause physical symptoms, including shortness of breath. Shortness of breath caused by anxiety usually isn’t a medical emergency. However, there are many different causes of…
If you’re wondering, does anxiety cause shortness of breath? The answer to that question is a definite yes. When you have strong emotions like anxiety, worry or fear, it can cause physical symptoms, including shortness of breath. Shortness of breath caused by anxiety usually isn’t a medical emergency. However, there are many different causes of…
