Ectopic Pregnancy: Know the Warning Signs A positive pregnancy test can bring many emotions—excitement, uncertainty, fear, or hope. Although most pregnancies develop inside the uterus, sometimes a fertilized egg implants somewhere else. This is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it can become a life-threatening emergency if it is not recognized and treated. What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy? In a typical … Read More
SAGE Cervical Cancer Screening Now Starts at Age 21
SAGE Expands Cervical Cancer Screening Eligibility to Age 21 Minnesota’s SAGE Screening Program has updated its eligibility guidelines, making cervical cancer screening and related diagnostic services available to eligible patients beginning at age 21. Previously, younger women could face financial barriers to receiving this important preventive care. The expanded eligibility gives more uninsured and underinsured Minnesotans access to screening that … Read More
Can Going to Church Support Better Health?
Can Going to Church Support Better Health? Faith is not a prescription, and attending church is not a substitute for medical care. Still, research suggests that regularly participating in a faith community may support certain aspects of physical, emotional, and social health. For Aslan Health, that connection is especially meaningful. Our mission is based on the belief that people are … Read More
Do You Really Need Vitamin Supplements?
Do You Really Need Vitamin Supplements? Why More Can Make You Sick Walk through a pharmacy, grocery store, or social media feed and you may get the impression that nearly everyone needs vitamins or supplements. Most people do not. At Aslan Health, we have cared for patients who became sick because they were taking too many vitamins and supplements. Sometimes … Read More
Early Sugar Intake and Cancer Risk: What New Research Shows
Could the Sugar We Eat Early in Life Affect Cancer Risk Decades Later? Most of us think about nutrition in terms of what it does to our health today. We eat healthier to manage our weight, improve our blood sugar, protect our heart, or simply feel better. But what if nutrition during the first few years of life could influence … Read More
Perimenopause Symptoms: Changes That Start Earlier Than You Think
When many women think about menopause, they picture hot flashes beginning sometime in their 50s. However, the transition toward menopause often starts years earlier—and the first signs may be easy to overlook. This stage is called perimenopause. During perimenopause, hormone levels begin to fluctuate as the body gradually moves toward menopause. For many women, it begins in their 40s, although … Read More
Affordable Healthcare Should Still Be Excellent Healthcare | Aslan Health
Affordable Healthcare Should Still Be Excellent Healthcare When people hear the words affordable healthcare, they sometimes assume there must be a tradeoff. If care costs less, perhaps the appointment will be rushed. Maybe the equipment will not be as good. Perhaps patients will have fewer choices. Or maybe the care will simply be “good enough” for people who cannot afford … Read More
Excellent Healthcare at an Affordable Price | Aslan Health
We Don’t Practice Poverty Medicine — We Practice Excellent Medicine When people hear the words nonprofit clinic or affordable healthcare, they sometimes make an understandable assumption: the care must be different. Maybe there are fewer options. Maybe patients should expect less. Maybe lower prices mean a lower standard of care. That isn’t what we’re building at Aslan Health. Our goal … Read More
Free Sports Physicals for St. Cloud Student Athletes
Community Partnerships Bring Sports Physicals Directly to Local Students This week, students at Tech and Apollo High Schools had an opportunity to complete an important step before the start of their sports seasons: getting their required sports physicals. But this week was about more than physical exams. It was an example of what can happen when local organizations invest in … Read More
When Should You Schedule a Pap Smear? | Aslan Health
When Should You Schedule a Pap Smear? What Every Woman Should Know A Pap smear may only take a few minutes, but it can play an important role in protecting your health for years to come. Cervical cancer often develops slowly, beginning with abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. These changes usually do not cause symptoms. That is … Read More