Mental Health
Medicaid coverage for assisted living
Finding the right assisted living center or nursing home for you or a loved one can feel overwhelming. This is especially true for those...
Colorectal cancer symptoms: What to watch for
You may know that colorectal cancer, which includes colon cancer and rectal cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer in adults....
What it means to be dual eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Many seniors on Medicaid who are approaching Medicare eligibility ask an important question – will I lose my Medicaid if I get Medicare?
The answer...
Menopause, mood swings and how to get relief
Menopause is well-known for the symptoms it can cause. While symptom severity can vary from person to person, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
Norovirus outbreaks and how to protect yourself
From the common cold to strep throat, there are a lot of viruses and bacteria that can spread from person to person. Norovirus isn’t...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD): Stages, causes and treatments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 37 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease, with the majority...
Types of mammograms and when they’re recommended
Screening mammogram.
Diagnostic mammogram.
2D mammogram.
3D mammogram.
There are different types of mammograms and mammogram machines, and it may be hard to know which you might need...
Hospital@Home | Podcast | HealthPartners blog
For some patients, receiving medical care in a hospital can be unfamiliar, stressful and even scary. Combining hospital-level medical care with the ability to...
What staph infections look like and how they happen
Your skin is home to hundreds of types of bacteria that make up the skin microbiome. One of these bacteria is called staphylococcus aureus,...
VA benefits and Medicare for veterans
If you’re a military retiree or veteran turning 65, you’ve probably got some health coverage questions. After all, 65 is when most people become...