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NorthLakes Community Clinic Adds Four New Providers To Their Eau Claire Team

NorthLakes News

The Chippewa Valley community has access to a handful of new NorthLakes Community Clinic care providers, each with an extensive range of knowledge. Jenna Hess, LPC; Joanne Coddington, LPC; Nicole Prescott-Lium, LCPC, LPC; and Justin M. Smith, FNP-BC, now all provide care for NorthLakes patients at the organization’s Eau Claire – Clairemont Avenue Clinic. The addition of these providers expands the organization’s Behavioral Health, Medical and Recovery Services.

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How Stress Shows Up in Children

Health Education

As a mom myself, I know being a parent is hard work! This month is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and I thought it’d be nice to dedicate some time to mental wellness. More specifically, I thought it might be helpful to share the fascinating connection between emotions and the body, specifically the nervous system.

Why do I get consipated when I travel?

When Nature Doesn’t Call

Health Education

Spring break is upon us, and many are preparing to fly off to enjoy a week on the beach, skiing in the mountains, or maybe something more exotic. Seasoned travelers know the importance of preparing for things like jet lag and staying hydrated on long flights or car trips, but one of the most universal complaints about travel is also one of the least discussed. It might be embarrassing, but as the kids’ book says, everybody poops—and when you’re traveling, normal bathroom routines can go right out the window. While poop-related issues are extremely common while on vacation, they don’t have to be a part of your travel experience. We’ll break down common reasons for these issues and give you some tips on keeping things regular during your vacation.

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The Need for Sleep

Health Education

With the festive hustle and bustle the holiday season brings, I bet you’ve been busy! Same here. Do you know what tends to get shortchanged when we get busy? Lots of things, probably. But a big one is sleep. It tends to become an afterthought, treated as somewhat optional. We know we need our rest – but we also need to get this done, and get that done – and so we nibble at its edges in favor of our to-do list. So this is a gentle reminder for you to reconsider that approach.

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NorthLakes Community Clinic Opens Three New Physical Therapy Locations

NorthLakes News

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) is starting 2024 with three new locations in Bayfield and Douglas counties. In December, NLCC purchased the northern offices of Orthopedic & Spine Therapy (OST), allowing the federally qualified health center (FQHC) to provide increased access to Physical Therapy services. The clinics are located in Bayfield, Poplar and Solon Springs. OST’s Iron River Clinic was also included in the sale, which had been operating out of NLCC’s current Iron River location.

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Vitamin D Benefits

Health Education

Vitamin D is essential for our health. It promotes calcium absorption and keeps the proper balance of calcium and phosphate in our blood. This helps bones grow and stay strong, while also helping prevent muscle cramps. Adequate vitamin D helps safeguard children from brittle and misshapen bones. In adults, it prevents bone thinning. Additional roles in the body include immune function, blood sugar metabolism, decreased inflammation, as well as affecting cell growth.

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Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Clinic Now Being Offered at NorthLakes

NorthLakes News

How many of us when younger heard the word shot and then ran in the other direction?  Or, how many parents dread bringing their child to the doctor because of shots? You are not alone and now a partnership between NorthLakes and the Autism Society may be able to help. We’re working together to bring sensory-friendly vaccine clinics to our medical locations, in hopes of helping patients.

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Connection to Care

Health Education

Submitted by Nate Roberts, Director of Community Support Program Community Health Workers are an important part of public health and healthcare systems. They are the bridge between you and the resources available in your community, helping you navigate and connect to resources and systems to help you live a healthier life.  Health is influenced by…