Get to Know: Allyson Halvorson, Registered Nurse, Obstetrics
Allyson Halvorson is a registered nurse in Altru Health System’s obstetrics department. She has been a member of the Altru family since August of 2014, caring for patients and newborns…
Don’t Be Spooked by Your Annual Exam
Ladies, let’s talk. Your annual exam doesn’t have to make you uncomfortable. Learn the questions you should be asking your provider, as well as when to schedule an appointment. It’s…
Home Sweet (Sunshine) Home: Blessing Families with Comfort and Convenience, in the Midst of Stressful Times
When Raymond hooked up his camper and boat in Ohio, embarking on a fishing adventure in Devils Lake, his children never imagined they would be making an emergency cross-country trip…
Stuck in Negative Thinking? Get Unstuck with These Tips
Ever find yourself stuck in cycles of repetitive ruminative thoughts that have a negative emotional tone? Do you have periods where you feel down, negative or in what seems to…
Not Running on Empty | Fueling Up for a Great Race
Whether it’s your first race or you’ve done so many you’ve lost count, nutrition is a key aspect of running during both short and long distances. Your fueling plan can…
Introducing Altru’s Masterplan: Hospital in the Park
Where do you want to go when you feel unwell? Probably not a concrete jungle, a room with no windows, or a skyscraper in the middle of a bustling city….
A Well-Researched Hip Replacement Leaves Tim Pain-Free
After a year of working with the trainers at Altru’s Sports Advantage powered by EXOS, Tim Weiland decided he was ready to take the next step in regaining pain-free, full…
Training the Next Generation of Athletes (and Humans)
My wife and I do not have children yet, but it is most definitely a plan in the making. Though I cannot fully empathize what it is like to have and…
Ever Wondered if Your Child Has Autism? Beware of These 10 Small Signs
One in 68. That’s how prevalent autism is in children today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the United States, this includes 1 in 42…
6 Tips for Coping with Anxiety
While seemingly simple, anxiety disorders wear many hats. Those who suffer with this disease may experience completely different symptoms from one another. Some may have anxiety around specific situations (i.e….
Resolution 2.0 | Don’t Diet
Whether you’ve fallen off the wagon for weeks, months or years, it is never too late to start making healthier choices. Do yourself a favor and start now. Not tomorrow,…
Bold New Era: Creating a Destination for Care
Imagine the last time you were a patient, or visited a patient in a hospital. Were you worried about an illness or anxious about a procedure? What about your loved…
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