The Greatest Health Breakthrough You’ve Never Thought About What if the greatest medical breakthrough in human history wasn’t a new drug, a surgery, or a piece of technology? According to Steven Johnson, it’s something much bigger: We have doubled human life expectancy in just one century. A hundred years ago, the average person lived into their mid-30s. Today, global life … Read More
The Power of Handwashing: Simple Habits That Prevent Disease | Aslan Health
The Simple Power of Handwashing: A Life-Saving Habit We Often Overlook In a world of advanced medicine, high-tech diagnostics, and complex treatments, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful tools for preventing disease. It’s not a medication.It’s not a procedure. It’s something incredibly simple: washing your hands with soap. In her powerful TED Talk, public health expert Myriam … Read More
Concussions: Symptoms, Treatment, and When to Go to the ER | Aslan Health
Concussions: What You Need to Know (and When to Get Checked) Protecting Your Brain Health—On the Field and Beyond What Is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow, bump, or jolt to the head—or even a hit to the body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. … Read More
Why Prenatal Care Is Essential for the Health of Mother and Baby | Aslan Health St. Cloud
Why Prenatal Care Matters for the Health of Both Mother and Baby Pregnancy is one of the most important seasons in a woman’s life. During these months, the health decisions a mother makes—and the care she receives—play a major role in the lifelong health of her baby. Prenatal care is the medical care a woman receives during pregnancy, and it … Read More
Minnesota Medicaid Changes: What They Mean for Patients Without Insurance | Aslan Health
Medicaid Reform in Minnesota: What the Debate Means for Patients And Why Affordable Direct Care Options Matter More Than Ever A new proposal from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is generating discussion across the state’s healthcare system. The proposal would eliminate Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) from Minnesota’s Medicaid program and replace them with a state-run administrative system. While the proposal is … Read More
American Diabetes Alert Day: Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
American Diabetes Alert Day: Moving from Disease Management to Disease Reversal Each year, the fourth Tuesday in March is recognized as American Diabetes Alert Day, a national “wake-up call” reminding people to understand their risk for diabetes and take steps toward prevention and better health. At Aslan Health, this day is more than awareness—it is an opportunity to talk about … Read More
More Minnesotans Without Insurance: Why Affordable Clinics Like Aslan Health Matter
The Need for Affordable Healthcare in Minnesota Is Growing — And So Is the Demand at Aslan Health A new statewide report confirms something we are seeing every day at Aslan Health: more Minnesotans are going without health insurance — and more families are struggling to afford basic healthcare. The recently released Minnesota Health Access Survey found that the percentage … Read More
Ureaplasma Testing in St. Cloud: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Ureaplasma Testing: What It Is, Who Should Be Tested, and What to Expect Many people have never heard of Ureaplasma, but it can sometimes be a cause of persistent urinary or reproductive symptoms. If you have ongoing discomfort, irritation, or unexplained symptoms that haven’t improved with typical treatments, testing for Ureaplasma may help identify the cause. At Aslan Health, we … Read More
How to See a Doctor Without Insurance in Minnesota
For many people in Minnesota, the cost of health insurance has become one of the biggest barriers to getting medical care. Some individuals do not qualify for public programs, others cannot afford private insurance premiums, and many are working families who fall into the gap between eligibility and affordability. The good news is that you can still see a doctor … Read More
Affordable Sports Physicals in St. Cloud | $75 Walk-In Exams at Aslan Health
Sports Physicals in St. Cloud: Affordable, Walk-In Exams for Student Athletes When school sports season approaches, families often scramble to check one important box: the sports physical. At Aslan Health, we make sports physicals simple, affordable, and accessible — because no student should miss out on participating due to cost or scheduling barriers. What Is a Sports Physical? A sports … Read More