Why Women’s Cancer Screenings Matter — And How You Can Receive a $20 Gift Card Many women put off cancer screenings because life gets busy. Others avoid them because of cost, lack of insurance, fear, or simply not knowing when they are supposed to start. However, breast and cervical cancer screenings are some of the most important preventive health tools … Read More
Can Nicotine Cause Erectile Dysfunction? What Men Need to Know | Aslan Health
Can Nicotine Cause Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often treated as an isolated issue. However, in reality, it’s usually a signal that something deeper is going on in the body. One of the most overlooked contributors is nicotine. Nicotine is commonly associated with cigarettes, but today it’s also found in vaping devices, pouches, and other products that many people … Read More
High-Quality Affordable Healthcare | Why Aslan Health Is Not a “Free Clinic”
High-Quality Healthcare—Not “Poverty Medicine” When people hear that a clinic offers affordable or charitable care, they often make an assumption: “This must be a free clinic… basic care… limited services… not the same as what I’d get elsewhere.” We understand where that perception comes from. But at Aslan Health, that is not who we are. We are not building a … Read More
Why Healthcare Payment Models Are Failing in Minnesota
Why Healthcare Payment Models Are Struggling in Minnesota—and What Patients Need to Know A Changing Healthcare Landscape Across Minnesota, healthcare providers are navigating a rapidly changing financial environment. While most conversations focus on rising costs or insurance coverage, a quieter shift is happening behind the scenes—how care is paid for is becoming increasingly complex and, in many cases, unsustainable. Recent … Read More
Support Affordable Healthcare: Why Aslan Health Is Refocusing on ALICE Patients
We’re Choosing to Serve ALICE—But We Can’t Do It Alone At Aslan Health, we’ve made a difficult but necessary decision. Starting May 25, we will no longer participate in PMAP (Prepaid Medical Assistance Program) insurance plans. On the surface, that may sound like a step back. In reality, it’s a step deeper into our mission. Because this decision allows us … Read More
Ticks and Lyme Disease in Minnesota: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Ticks and Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know in Central Minnesota As the weather warms up across Minnesota, people head outside—to trails, lakes, and backyards. At the same time, tick activity rises. That means Lyme disease becomes a real risk, especially in our region where ticks are common. This guide walks through what actually matters: how to avoid ticks, … Read More
Vitamins vs Supplements: What Your Body Actually Needs | Aslan Health
Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements: How do you fuel your body? In this day and age, many have turned to dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals, to ensure their bodies are properly fueled and ready for anything. These nutrients are an essential part of a healthy diet, and consuming too little can be harmful, leading to deficiencies and related health issues (National … Read More
Every Child Leaves with a Book | Pediatric Care at Aslan Health
Why Every Child at Aslan Health Leaves with a Book At Aslan Health, we believe care goes beyond prescriptions, labs, and diagnoses. It includes the moments that shape a child’s development, their sense of safety, and the relationship they have with their parents. That’s why every child who comes through our doors receives a book. More Than a Book Giving … Read More
High-Deductible Health Plans: Why Insurance Still Feels Unaffordable
When Insurance Doesn’t Feel Like Coverage: The Reality of High-Deductible Health Plans For many families, having health insurance is supposed to mean security. But increasingly, that’s not the reality. Across the country, more Americans are enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs)—plans that require patients to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket before insurance begins to help. These plans have become the … Read More
Why Employer Health Insurance Fails Lower-Wage Workers (and What Small Businesses Can Do)
The Problem No One Wants to Say Out Loud For decades, employer-sponsored health insurance has been the backbone of healthcare access in the United States. For higher-income workers, it often works. For lower-wage workers?It’s a different story. Recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker highlights a growing gap—one that many small businesses and their … Read More