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Park Nicollet Health Services > I need to know: Questions and answers
I need to know:
Will you treat my breast cancer without forgetting about the rest of me?
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At Park Nicollet, we know the need for answers, reassurance and hope is even more important when you or someone you love is diagnosed with breast cancer. You and your family can find information and support from Jane Brattain Breast Center's clinical nurse specialists. Our nurse specialists are with you during your diagnosis, surgery and treatment. They understand the ups and downs involved and work closely with you, your family and medical team to help insure the best care decisions are being made. Read more about breast cancer from Jane Brattain Breast Center. |
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How can I get my husband to stop snoring!
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Millions of adults snore. It is caused by muscles of the upper airway relaxing, resulting in vibration of the tissues. Snoring causes sleep disruption and disturbs the sleep of bed partners too. If you snore regularly, you need to take it seriously. Heavy snoring can be associated with sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes the upper airway to collapse fully or partially. If you or someone you love is a heavy snorer, it is time to seek medical help. Read more about sleep disorders. |
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How do I put these cigarettes down for good?
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At Park Nicollet, we understand most smokers know the hazards of tobacco. We also understand it is very difficult to overcome nicotine addiction. Most people try to quit smoking several times before they actually succeed. Your smoking habit is as unique as you are, so a quitting plan needs to be designed specifically for you. Whether it is gum, medication, support groups or some other source, your doctor can help find the best way for you to quit. With determination and a plan, you can put those cigarettes down for good. Read more ways to quit. |
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I need to know:
How can I make peace with my diabetes and my love for chocolate chip ice-cream?
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The good news is you can eat almost anything if you eat moderate amounts. At International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, we encourage everyone to eat healthy foods. Serving size is the key. If you are not sure how much or how often you can have your favorite foods, our dietitians and nurses can help design a meal plan that fits with your life. Read more about diabetes from International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet. |
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I need to know:
How can I get calcium from a source that does not "moo"?
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At Park Nicollet, we know that many people get less than half the amount of calcium recommended to build and maintain healthy bones. But getting the calcium you need may not be as hard as you think. Dairy products are a good source of calcium, but there are alternatives. Fortified juices and cereals and calcium supplements are just a few choices to help you meet your needs. And none of them "moo." Read more about healthy eating. |
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I need to know:
Is this a job for antibiotics or chicken noodle soup?
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At Park Nicollet, we understand you do not always know whether an illness is caused by a virus or bacteria. But it makes a big difference in your treatment. If you have a bacterial infection, antibiotics will help you feel better. But if you're not feeling well because of a virus, like the common cold or flu, then chicken soup is the better option to soothe your symptoms. Antibiotics are useless against viruses and will not ease your symptoms or make you less contagious. Read more about colds and flu. |
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I need to know:
What is "My-o-car-dial In-farction"?
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Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. A heart attack is caused by a loss of blood flow due to a blocked artery. When blood is cut off from the heart for a prolonged period of time it results in permanent damage to the heart muscle. Heart disease is the main killer of people in the United States. But if you know the facts and risk factors, you can beat this deadly disease. Read more about heart attacks and about services at Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center. |
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I need to know:
What age group should receive the HPV vaccine?
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The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls and women ages 13 through 26, but can be given to girls as young as 9. Ideally, girls should be vaccinated before becoming sexually active. The vaccine is almost 100 percent effective in preventing diseases caused by the four HPV types covered by the vaccine. Sexually active females also may benefit from the vaccine, but may get less benefit if they already had one or more of the covered HPV types. Females who have received the HPV series still need regular cervical cancer screening. Read more about HPV from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. |
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I need to know:
Are athletes at risk for eating disorders?
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When athletes cross the line of excessive exercise and dieting, an eating disorder may be their biggest competitor. Athletes who no longer enjoy exercise but still do it endure pain, are unable to rest and heal from injuries and sometimes cause permanent physical damage. Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute’s care team includes physical therapists dedicated to helping people who exercise too much. Our physical therapist puts them at ease and helps them establish a healthier relationship with activity. Read more about eating disorders. |
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I need to know:
Do I need seasonal flu vaccine?
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In general, anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting seasonal influenza should get vaccinated. However, certain people should get vaccinated each year either because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for high risk persons. Get your seasonal flu immunization at your next clinic visit.
Read more about seasonal influenza. Learn more about H1N1 vaccine availability.
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