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A Five-Star Achievement: Delving into CMS Ratings & Osceola Medical Center's Score
Osceola Medical Center has achieved a 5-star rating from the CMS. But what exactly does this 5-star accolade entail?


Can Spinal Stenosis Pain Be Treated Without Surgery?
Spinal Stenosis Pain Most back pain can be traced back to a problem with a disc in the spine. Disc issues fall into three common...


Expecting Mom's Nutrition Tips
Eating right and focusing on good nutrition during pregnancy is a top priority, says OMC Registered Dietitian Andrea Petersen. Good...


Preserving vs. Improving Joint Health
A common question Twin Cities Orthopedic Specialist and Osceola Medical Center Orthopedic Medical Direction Steven Meisterling, MD, hears...


What is the benefit of prehab and rehab?
Oftentimes we get asked by patients, 'what can I do to prepare for a joint replacement and what should I expect after surgery in term of...


Does Exercise Ease Arthritis Pain?
Oftentimes we get asked by patients, 'can exercise ease arthritis pain.' Robert Seiberlich, Osceola Medical Center's rehab manager,...


Is hot or cold therapy better for aching joints?
A common question our experts frequently get asked is "is hot or cold therapy better for aching joints?' This week, Robert Seiberlich,...


Why do joints pop and crack?
Oftentimes we get asked by patients, 'why do joints pop and crack.' This week, Robert Seiberlich, Osceola Medical Center's rehab manager,...


Cold Weather Leg Pain?
As the weather changes, you might be experiencing more leg pain while moving outdoors. What’s causing this, you might be asking yourself?...


Kelly Macken-Marble Joins OMC as new CEO
“We are excited to have Kelly on board,” said Ann Marie Pueschner, Chair of the OMC Board of Directors. “Kelly’s abilities and...


Acne Types and Treatment Options
Acne is very common disease that affects 85 percent of teenagers. It is frustrating for most of us, but effects everyone differently....


Lowering Your Blood Pressure Naturally Improves Overall Health
"Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious condition that affects millions of people," explained Erika Helgerson, DO. "If you...


4 ways to exercise together
Childhood obesity has become a significant health issue in the United States, leading to high cholesterol or high blood pressure,...


Community-Wide Diaper and Human Milk Drive benefits families in the St. Croix Valley
Raising a baby can be stressful with the late nights, lack of sleep and common illnesses. When parents can’t afford basic needs for their...


Six Ways to Manage Your Hip Pain More Effectively
Living with hip pain can disrupt every aspect of your life. From the way you work to the way you exercise to whether you can play with...


'Ticked' Off: Preventing and Treating Tick Bites
With warmer weather finally here, you may be looking forward to spending time outside; however, it is important to be aware of the risks...


Back to School means Back to the 'Doctor'
No matter what grade your child is heading into, there’s a back-to-school checklist that every parent is familiar with – shopping for...


Eight Tips to Weight Loss from OMC’s Registered Dietitian
When I meet with patients, I often hear “I know what I should eat.” In my experience, I would agree that most people do know which foods...


New oncology garden and Vital Monitors at OMC comes to life through gifts of generosity
In June of 2021, volunteers and staff gathered to plant colorful perennials and grasses in a newly landscaped oncology garden located...


Lanette's Hip Replacement Story
After a hip replacement at 45 years old, Basketball Coach Lanette Johnson can now enjoy the sport pain-free. Throughout her life, Lanette...
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