Vol. 2 Issue 5 November/December

Health features

Gestational diabetes: treatment improves outcomes

Learn how gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects pregnant women and their babies, and what women with GDM can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy. more

Medication safety: tips for buying, storing and taking your medications

You have an important role to play in ensuring your medications' safety and effectiveness. more

The broader health effects of smoking

There isn't a single reason why you or those around you should stop smoking – there are many! more

What’s new at Park Nicollet?

  • Methodist named Top Cardiovascular Center ─ What do Methodist Hospital, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona and Cleveland Clinic have in common? They provide the kind of heart care leadership that ranks them in the 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in America by Solucient®, a respected provider of health information.

  • Park Nicollet Rehabilitation Services now offers hand therapy treatment and education programs. Hand therapists can treat conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, including arthritis, repetitive trauma, carpal tunnel, fractures, pregnancy-related symptoms and tendon and nerve injuries. To make an appointment, call 952-993-5900.

  • Relief for vertigo or poor balance could be just a phone call away. Park Nicollet can provide diagnosis and treatment to help patients reduce symptoms. To explore these options, make an appointment with your primary care doctor or call 952-993-5500.


Classes and support groups at Park Nicollet

A wide range of health education classes and support groups are available to patients and community members at a variety of locations in Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs.

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Need more information about health topics?
Diabetes
Missed Periods
Managing Your Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Smoking
Lung Cancer
Heart Attacks
Stroke
High Blood Pressure
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
For these topics and more visit:
Park Nicollet Health Advisor

The Stores
Find hundreds of doctor-recommended health care items for:

• Pocket Diabetes Record Book
• Pamphlet: "Gestational Diabetes Caring for Yourself and Your Baby"
• Household helper: E-pill medication reminder
• Household helper: E-pill multi-alarm
• Pill Splitter
•  Smoking Cessation products
•  Daily Living Aids
•  Caring Gifts
•  Heart Care products
•  Physical Therapy products

..and more at The Stores @ Park Nicollet
See circular for special offers (PDF)