Crimson Kit Collection to take place throughout November

Throughout the month of November, Clinic Sofia will be collecting period products to provide to women experiencing homelessness or temporarily displaced from their homes. We will accept pads, tampons, pantyliners, menstrual cups, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, underwear, chocolates, and anything else you can think of that a woman might need to help make having a period a little bit easier! The items will be assembled into individual “Crimson Kits” containing the resources needed for an average period. The kits will be brought to People Serving People and Haven Housing to distribute to the women these wonderful organizations serve. Items can be dropped off at Clinic Sofia's Edina or Maple Grove offices.  If you have questions or wish to donate but are unable to make it to either of our offices during the month of November, please call or e-mail our office.

Join us for RESOLVE's Midwest Infertility, Adoption and Family Building Summit

If you are struggling to get pregnant or know someone who is, please mark your calendars for RESOLVE’s 34th Annual Midwest Infertility, Adoption and Family Building Summit, which will take place on Saturday, November 10 at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, is a non-profit organization that serves to improve the lives of women and men living with infertility. As part of the daylong summit in November, Dr. David Clay will participate in a panel discussion, “Infertility 101,” perfect for newly diagnosed patients and their support network. To get additional details and register for the conference, click here.

Dr. Stevens Writes about Preeclampsia 101

Preeclampsia, the abnormal development of the vessels in the placenta, can begin in early pregnancy and pose risks to both mother and baby. However, many women are not familiar with the signs or don't believe it's a condition they need to be concerned about. Dr. Stevens recently wrote an article, "Preeclampsia 101" for Minnesota Parent magazine sharing some perspective on this condition to help women know if they are at risk and how to recognize the signs.  You can read the complete article here.

Dr. Krahl Weighs In: Is vaginal rejuvenation for me?

Lavender Magazine Interviews Dr. Stevens about HPV

Dr. Erin Stevens recently talked to Lavender Magazine for an article about the human pappillomavirus (HPV), including the risks to the GLBT community and the importance of the HPV vaccination. Read the complete article here.

Read Allie's Advice for Sleeping Like A Pro

The importance of getting enough sleep cannot be emphasized enough. However, how do you really know how much sleep you need?  Clinic Sofia Physician Assistant Allie Nowak recently wrote an article for Patch about sleep, sharing an exercise to determine how much sleep you need and discussing some ways to get better, quality sleep. You can read the article here.