Health Equity vs. Health Equality: Why the Difference Matters for Our Community In healthcare, two words are often used as if they mean the same thing: equity and equality. They don’t. And understanding the difference isn’t just academic—it directly impacts whether people in our community actually receive care. What Is Health Equality? Health equality means everyone is treated the same. … Read More
Trichomoniasis (Trich) Infection: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Trichomoniasis: The Common STD Most People Don’t Know About When people think about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), they usually think of chlamydia or gonorrhea. But trichomoniasis (“trich”) is actually one of the most common—and most overlooked—curable STIs. At Aslan Health, we believe in removing barriers to care and helping people understand their health clearly. This is one infection that often … Read More
Doulas in Pregnancy Care: Why They Improve Outcomes for Moms & Babies | Aslan Health
Doulas: From Luxury to Essential Care for Mothers and Babies For years, doula care was seen as something extra—something only available to those who could afford it. That is changing. A recent report by the Associated Press highlights a major shift happening across the country: doulas are becoming a mainstream part of maternity care, with growing support from Medicaid programs … Read More
A Better Healthcare Option for Small Businesses in St. Cloud | Aslan Health
Why More Employers Are Moving Away from Traditional Insurance Models The Problem: Paying More, Getting Less If you’re a small business owner, you’ve likely felt it: You’re doing the right thing by offering benefits…but your employees still struggle to get the care they need. That’s the disconnect. What Employers Actually Need Most small businesses aren’t looking for more complexity. They … Read More
What Happens When the Safety Net Shrinks? Why Clinics Like Aslan Health Matter More Than Ever
Across the country, community health centers are facing a growing financial crisis—and the impact could be felt by millions of patients. A recent report from KFF Health News highlights a troubling reality: federally funded community health centers could lose an estimated $32 billion over the next five years due to policy changes affecting Medicaid and insurance coverage. At the same … Read More
Why Prescription Drug Costs Are Still Too High in 2026 | Aslan Health
Why Prescription Drugs Still Feel Unaffordable — and What That Means for Patients (What the Latest KFF Poll Reveals) Prescription drug costs continue to be one of the biggest stressors for patients—and the data confirms what many of us are seeing every day in clinic. A recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) highlights a growing concern across the … Read More
Why Healthcare Is Changing—and How Aslan Health Is Providing Affordable Care in St. Cloud
Why Healthcare Feels Broken—and What We’re Doing About It at Aslan Health A Changing Healthcare Landscape If you’ve tried to access healthcare recently—whether as a patient, provider, or employer—you’ve likely felt it: At the same time, you may see headlines about hospitals under financial strain, rural clinics closing, and insurance companies reporting record profits. It can feel confusing, even contradictory. … Read More
How Humanity Doubled Life Expectancy—and What It Means for Your Health Today
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