How Do You Prevent Suicide? Answering Your Questions During National Suicide Prevention Week
Every year, National Suicide Prevention Week reminds us of the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. This is a time to draw attention to a topic that affects countless lives worldwide, to destigmatize mental health discussions, and to foster hope and healing. Too often, those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts face stigmas from […]
Why Immunizations Are Important: Q&A with Our Infection Prevention Coordinator, Lisa Hesse
Flu season is right around the corner. Are you prepared? The best way to protect yourself and others is to make sure your immunizations are up to date. We’ll be hosting a Family Flu Shot Clinic on Saturday, September 30th at our Hibbing clinic location or schedule your flu shot at our Nashwauk and Mountain […]
How Our Lactation Support Services Plays a Role in Your Pregnancy and Postnatal Care
“Here’s your new baby.” These four words are life changing for anyone, but especially a woman. They’ve just experienced their body transform over months and months, growing another human. Now, after delivering, it’s time to keep this new life alive. A large part of this in the beginning is breastfeeding that provides vital nourishment to […]
“They Saved My Life.” Fairview Range and Grand Itasca Work Together as Woman Battles Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Kerry Larsen woke up. “Hi there. How are you doing?” asked a soft voice. Kerry blinked her eyes groggily, as the voice reiterated the question. Where was she? Kerry tried to think back. They were in California? No, they had headed home to Grand Rapids, right? As her eyes adjusted to the light, she looked […]
Should I Visit Urgent Care or the Emergency Department?
You feel awful. You can tell you need help – but where should you go? Is it serious enough to head to the emergency department or will urgent care do? The last thing you need is another headache. Don’t worry. At Fairview Range in Hibbing, our Urgent Care and Emergency Department are in the same […]
Get Back to Good Health: Dr. Sonder Brings Spine Therapy Program to Fairview Mesaba Clinics
A healthy spine is a superpower. Every day, it enables your body to move, feel, and live a good life. When you injure or irritate your spine, your quality of life suffers. Thankfully, there’s help and support at Fairview Mesaba Clinics. Starting July 11, Occupational Medicine Physician Dr. Jay Sonder, DC, DABFP, CICE will join […]
FREE Sports Physical Nights
Fairview Mesaba Clinics are offering extended hours for sports physicals for all area students this summer. Exams are offered at no cost during these Sports Physical Nights. Appointments are available for both college and high school athletes. If the patient receives any additional immunizations at their appointment, these will be charged to the patient. Parents […]
Meet Kim Oberstar, the New Pediatric Mental Health Specialist at Fairview Range
Pediatric mental health needs are on rise across the state of Minnesota. In just under 10 years, feelings of hopelessness and sadness rose 40% amongst young people, states the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). How do we make sure the kids are alright? In the realm of pediatric mental health, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) […]
Two Strokes in Six Weeks: “They Saved My Life – Twice.”
March 15th and May 12th, 2023 are days Karlene Pochucha, and her husband, Dana Pochucha, will remember forever. On March 15th, 2023, Karlene knew something was wrong. She recognized she was experiencing stroke symptoms. Quickly, her husband and her got in the car and headed to the Emergency Department in Hibbing, Minnesota. There, the Fairview […]
A Mother’s Day – and a Birth Story – to Remember
Breann Stanzell woke up on May 14th with plans to spend Mother’s Day with her husband, Dan, and three children – ages 5, 3, and 2. She was also pregnant with her 4th child, a baby girl due on May 26th. She had been having some preterm contractions off and on for a couple of […]