hudsonphysicians mental illness

Make It OK: Learn the Lingo

Make It OK: Learn the Lingo Talking more openly about mental illnesses is one way we can reduce the stigma and “Make It OK.” Sometimes we resort to silence because it can be hard to find the words to say. We’re part of a local effort to stop the silence and stigma surrounding mental illnesses. […]

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Gastroesophageal reflux disease, otherwise known as GERD, is a chronic disease of the digestive system. Flare-ups occur when stomach acid backflows into the esophagus causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal lining. This process is known as “reflux” and it is caused by a failure of the […]

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Dr. Gregory Young

Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Award

Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award was given to Hudson Physicians Gregory Young, MD Gregory Young, MD, of Hudson Physicians was selected by the Medical School Education Committee at the University of Minnesota to receive an Exceptional Primary Care Community Faculty Teaching Award.  This award was established to honor and encourage preceptor teaching in […]

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Autism Awareness

Light It Up Blue for Autism This April

Light It Up Blue for Autism This April Currently, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects more than 3.5 million Americans. As more children are diagnosed with it, autism has become the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. To help boost autism awareness and support the families of those with the diagnosis, you are encouraged to […]

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Depression is more common than you think

Mental illnesses are as common as dark brown eyes. There are 19 million Americans living with depression, and it affects everyone differently. Not all treatment works the same but with an accurate diagnosis, effective medication, attention to health and wellness, peer and family support, there is hope for recovery. If you consistently feel down for […]

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heavy_cycle

Heavy Menstrual Cycles & Ablations

Heavy Menstrual Cycles & Endometrial Ablation A heavy menstrual cycle, known as menorrhagia, is one in which excessive bleeding requires the changing of tampons or pads every hour for several hours, getting up in the middle of the night to change a tampon or pad, a period lasting greater than seven days, or the passing […]

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RSV

Spotlight on RSV

Spotlight on RSV RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a very common, very contagious respiratory illness. In most healthy adults and children, it manifests as little more than the common cold. Unfortunately, in infants and toddlers with health problems, patients with compromised immune systems, and individuals who have breathing concerns, RSV can be much more […]

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Influenza & Strep

Influenza (flu) & Strep Throat

Influenza (flu) and Strep Throat Season is Here Flu and strep throat may seem like one and the same, but they are different illnesses. The flu is caused by a virus and strep throat is caused by bacteria. Strep throat and influenza may also share some symptoms, but the key symptomatic differences help to tell them […]

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