Get to Know: Dr. Wagner
Even though Dr. Jewelia Wagner is a native of Nebraska, she embodies the spirit of a true Minnesotan. Since moving here in 2002, she has learned to enjoy the great outdoors in every season, including winter—embracing the cold and finding fun ways to keep busy such as skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Ask Sofia: How Do I Know if I Have Depression or Just a Case of the Blues?
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, it’s not uncommon to feel a little blue, fatigued or wistful for warmer, brighter days. However, if your brief bout of sadness or tiredness deepens, begins to interfere with your daily life or leads to loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed, you may be experiencing depression. About 19 million Americans experience depression each year, according to WebMD, with women accounting for nearly twice the cases as men.
Get to Know: Dr. Kellie Stecher
Dr. Kellie Stecher moved to Minnesota to join Clinic Sofia in 2013 and has already established strong roots—growing her patient base and the Clinic Sofia community as well as expanding her own family. Dr. Stecher and her husband Joe, who have a 20-month-old son, are expecting a daughter in January!
Lower Your Risk for Breast Cancer
While you can’t alter your genetics, your age and the simple fact that you’re a woman, there are many risk factors for breast factor that you can influence with a healthy lifestyle and healthy habits. During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Clinic Sofia shares five steps to being your healthiest self.
Ask Sofia: When Should I Bring My Daughter in for the First Time?
Girls now start puberty as early as age 8 and often begin menstruating around age 12, so this is a great, thoughtful question. Dr. Donna Block says that unless your daughter is having menstrual or gynecological issues or is sexually active, most girls don’t have their first pelvic exam until later in high school or […]
Avoiding Fall Colds
The weather gets a little cooler, your schedule gets a little busier and the next thing you know, you wake up with the sniffles and a sore throat – your first cold of the season. If you’d rather spend your time walking through crunchy leaves, eating apples or watching the return of your favorite TV show than blowing your nose and rubbing your eyes, the following tips can help you avoid a pesky fall cold