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What to know about the influenza virus Sports Medicine vital for athletes Exercise offers more than just muscle www.minotdailynews.com

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to know Flu What about the season influenza virus Flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months.

The North Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Disease Control has provided information about flu season and ways people can protect themselves from the flu.

The information follows: Influenza is a common respiratory disease that spread through coughs and sneezes, shared saliva, and the touching of contaminated surfaces. The presentation of influenza can be mild to deadly.

We use vaccines to protect against influenza because influenza can have a major impact of the health of people, worldwide. Influenza does not cause the stomach flu, so influenza vaccine does not protect you against stomach flu.

Influenza season runs from October to May, with most cases in North Dakota occurring January to March. However, influenza can be unpredictable, so the timing, severity of the season, and even the strains circulating can vary year-to-year.

Last season we saw a co-circulation of influenza A and B viruses with the A H3N2 seasonal strain predominating—Influenza is a reportable disease in North Dakota, but only people with positive influenza lab tests are counted as cases. We saw 7,507 of these laboratory-confirmed cases, and the timing of the season was right smack dab in the middle of the “average” flu season timing for North Dakota.

Flu seasons are unpredictable, so it is too soon to tell what will happen for the 2017-18 season.

Currently, we are seeing sporadic activity in North Dakota, which is normal for this time of year. Influenza numbers are updated weekly on www.ndflu.com.

Ways to protect against flu

There are several ways people can protect themselves from flu: – Vaccination – Good handwashing etiquette – Staying home when ill – Covering coughs and sneezes – Taking influenza antivirals if they have been prescribed for you to shorten the duration of illness.

Who should get the flu vaccine?

Eloise Ogden/MDN

The North Dakota Department of Healthʼs Division of Disease Control recommends getting the influenza vaccine. It is considered the best way to reduce a personʼs chances of getting the flu and passing it on to family and friends this season. Here a Minot Daily Newsʼ staff member Oct. 12 gets a flu vaccine from a Town and Country Thrifty White Pharmacy member.

Getting the influenza vaccine is the best way to reduce your chances of getting the flu and passing it on to your friends and family this season.

The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. It is especially important for those who are at highest risk for complications.

These individuals include: – children between 6 months through 4 years – All adults 50 and older See FLU — Page 4

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A World War I exhibit in the James E. Sperry Gallery at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck includes information about the Spanish flu that hit North Dakota in 1918.

Pandemic: Spanish flu hit Minot with real force in 1918

By ELOISE OGDEN

Regional Editor eogden@minotdailynews.com Schools, churches, public gathering places, theaters and other places in Minot closed because of the Spanish flu pandemic that hit Minot with great force in the fall of 1918.

“The Red Cross Society gave very efficient aid in this work by furnishing women to the needy to act in this capacity of nurses. The hospitals limited the surgical operations to emergency cases and opened their doors to the ‘flu’ patients, as did some of the physician(s) who had small private hospitals used in their specialties,” said Dr. Charles K. Allen, city health officer, reported in the State of North Dakota 1920 Report of the State Board of Health for the Biennial Period Ending June 30, 1920.

The State Historical Society of North Dakota, in an exhibit about World War I, in the James E. Sperry Gallery at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, includes information about the Spanish flu.

The disease broke out in different parts of the world near the end of World War I. The disease hit North Dakota “with great intensity” in fall 1918, according to the exhibit information. Because many doctors were serving in Europe, North Dakota’s communities had few medically trained people to help take care of the sick.

Allen, in his report, said during the winters of See SPANISH — Page 4

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– Pregnant women as the vaccine can protect both the mom and the baby – People of any age who have a chronic illness or compromised immune system and – American Indians and Alaska Natives It is also particularly important for people who are in contact with anyone in these high-risk groups to be vaccinated. This includes: – All health care workers, as well as – household contacts and caregivers of anyone in these high-risk groups – and parents of young children.

The flu shot will prevent you from getting sick and having to miss school, work, sports or other activities.

You should not only get the flu shot for yourself, but for everyone around you.

When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread through the community.

Everyone should be vaccinated so they don’t pass the flu on to high risk individuals. Some people can also get infected with the flu, but not show symptoms.

These people are still able to pass the infection on to others without even knowing they are contagious.

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The flu vaccine is not 100 percent effective, but it can offer protection against severe complications from the flu. An older adult or someone with a chronic illness may develop less immunity from the vaccine and still get the flu. However, the vaccine may give them protection against more serious complications that can lead to hospitalization or death.

2016-2017 Coverage Rates: North Dakota (NDIIS)

Vaccine coverage estimates from the North Dakota Immunization System for last flu season showed that only about 46.9 percent of people 6 months and older in North Dakota received their flu vaccine.

This is much lower than we would like to see rates.

What: – Everyone should be vaccinated to avoid the flu regardless of age or health status.

– Once again, Live attenuated flu vaccine, also known as the nasal spray or FluMist® is not recommended this year. Studies showed that the vaccine was not effective in preventing the flu.

– Children under 9 years old who have not received 2 doses of influenza vaccine before this season will need two doses of flu vaccine sep-

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1919-1920, the ‘flu’ struck Minot without the former force, most cases being mild forms.

Very few deaths occurred as a result thereof.

“The Board of Health and the Red Cross Chapter of Minot took steps to ward off the severity experienced the preceding year, by having circulars printed and distributed, educating the public concerning the influenza symptoms, treatment, precautions and ‘DON’TS’ and by regulating theatres, churches, pool halls, dance halls and any

arated by 28 days.

– Flu vaccine is available free of charge for eligible children through the Vaccines for Children program.

Children eligible for the vaccines for children program include those who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid eligible, Native American or Alaskan natives.

When: – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone be vaccinated before the end of October, if possible, however, vaccine will be available throughout the flu season and it is never too late to be vaccinated as long as flu virus is still circulating.

CDC is a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention and preparedness activities in the United States, with the goal of improving overall public health.

– It is important to be vaccinated early because it takes two weeks for flu vaccine to be effective.

Where: – You can receive flu vaccine at several different locations including from primary care providers or pharmacists.

For more information visit the N.D. Department of Health’s influenza website at www.ndfu.com.

public gathering. The intensity and severity of the last outbreak was rather a negative quantity in comparison with the result of the 1918-1919 outbreak,” according to Allen.

The federal government’s Public Health Service did not keep good records on the Spanish flu and state health agencies were overwhelmed by the situation, North Dakota Studies reported there are few accurate records on how many people came down with the flu and how many people died in North Dakota. N.D. Studies did note the Spanish flu outbreak hurt families and interfered with business.

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By SHYANNE BELZER

Staff Writer sbelzer@minotdailynews.com

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One thing that is pretty unanimously good for your health is being active. There are a lot of benefits of it.

Exercising can promote weight loss, it can help prevent disease and illness, improve mood and boost energy, and it can even improve sleep.

It is recommended that a person should get around 30 minutes of physical activity a week. This could mean walking, jogging, swimming, anything that gets you moving and sitting less.

For many people, this goal of being active everyday has led to an active lifestyle all around. For example Minot resident Jill Hambek tries to exercise every day for about an hour, though she used to do much more.

“I always liked being active and I love how it makes me feel. It’s fun,” Hambek said about why she started exercising.

Typically, Hambek likes to run

and do crossfit, though she joked that if she was really a hard core crossfit person, she would watch what she eats too, but for her, exercising means she can eat whatever she wants. Having that diet freedom is one of the perks of exercising for her, right under seeing the results of her workout routine.

One of the many benefits of exercise is that it can boost your mood.

Many people describe the happy feeling after a workout as a “runner’s high.” What specifically makes a runner’s high occur is hard to say, but the most popular theory is that running releases more of the happy chemical, endorphin, into the brain.

For Hambek, the high is real and one of the many reasons that she is motivated to run and exercise every day.

Another avid exercise buff here in Minot is Jacque Krieger. Krieger exercises five to six days a week for at least one hour a day. Sometimes she exercises twice a day. Like Hambek, she’s gotten into doing crossfit and will do that most days while See EXERCISE — Page 6

Sports Medicine vital for athletes

By KIM FUNDINGSLAND if symptoms went away. Ob- members of Gust’s staff can by a doctor, nurse practitioner Staff Writer kfundingsland @minotdailynews.com

Watch any televised sporting event today and you’ll likely see many slow-motion replays of athletes colliding with each other, particularly if the contact is head-to-head.

A common phrase in competitive athletics today is “concussion protocol.” It wasn’t always that way.

Robyn Gust, an 18-year veteran of Sport’s Medicine and manager of Trinity Health’s Sports Medicine Department, recalls when analyzing concussions was much different than what it is today.

“Concussions have gone a whole different realm than what it was 18 years ago,” said Gust. “We used to allow them to return the same day

viously, we know now that wasn’t the right thing to do.

Now we gradually return them to activities. We’re a lot more comprehensive with return.”

Never before has sports medicine provided such a vital role for athletes, not just for concussions but for preparation and, when necessary, injury rehabilitation. Coaches and athletes have come to rely on sports medicine personnel at workouts and on the sidelines.

“We’ve seen some drastic changes in my time here,” said Gust. “We’re providing more availability and more sports coverage, which is fantastic obviously.”

Trinity Sports Medicine has an increased presence at local schools compared to a few, short years ago. Today

be found at Minot High School from noon to 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Minot State University. They have a daily presence at Minot High’s Central Campus, too. In the past they usually we’re available for only an hour a day at those schools.

“We provide significantly more service now,” explained Gust. “At Minot State University we have two office areas, one of which is shared with education staff. We do a lot of rehab there. We provide a lot more comprehensive care than we used to.”

The North Dakota High School Activities Association requires that all athletes undergo an annual physical examination before participating in any sports.

The physicals must be done

or physician’s assistant under the supervision of a physician.

Sports Medicine professionals sometimes concentrate on preparing athletes for competition. Programs can be sport specific, such as one at Our Redeemer’s school to properly prepare volleyball athletes so they can compete in their best physical condition. Exercises are specifically designed to prepare athletes for body movements required in volleyball.

Working out correctly, proper stretching, diet and overall health issues all fall under the umbrella of sports medicine.

Garrick Hodge/MDN “We have good conversation with athletes,” said Gust. Sports physicals are required before practicing “We want to know what’s or playing any North Dakota high school athletgoing on with the injury or ill- ics. Sports medicine personnel play a large role See SPORTS — Page 6

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ness.”

When an injury is determined to be more than just a sports medicine issue, athletes are referred to physi-

cians for further evaluation and possible treatment. It is all part of keeping athletes on the court or on the field as much as safe practice permits.

“In the summer we focuses on injury prevention with a program we offer,” said

Gust.

The program is FASTER, which stands for flexibility, agility, strength together equal ready. The program runs two to three days per week through various schools. One of the key components is a rigorous training

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regimen that lasts about 75 minutes per session. It is offseason preparation that can pay big dividends for competitive athletes.

“We work them hard and get a lot accomplished and then they go on about their day,” explained Gust.

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running at least two to three times a week.

“I played a lot of sports in high school and learned that I love to run. I did cross country too. After I graduated, I just kind of kept it up,” Krieger said.

She keeps up her exercise routine because she says it makes her feel a lot better when she is done, especially on bad days. For her, the runner’s high is definitely a thing too, which is another perk that motivates her to keep exercising.

“The high usually hits around mile two or three,” Krieger said. “You just have to push past what you think is your breaking point and after that it just becomes so good.”

Unlike Hambek, Krieger does have a special diet that

she keeps up. Each Sunday she will set up meal prep for the week for her lunches at work. It typically consists of chicken, a vegetable like broccoli, and rice or quinoa. She always goes for a fat, a protein, and a carb. She said it’s a good little mix. Recently she has been having sweet potatoes.

For many people, having the motivation to start exercising, even just a few times a week, can be hard. Many say though that the health benefits and the good feeling that follows is always worth it, and there are many different ways to exercise. It can be simply walking or jogging. For Hambek and Krieger, they add in crossfit, which is a wide range of different workouts. Many gyms offer classes for both avid workout buffs and for those new to the ways. Whatever you do, experts push for at least a little exercise a day.

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FirstCare Walk-In Clinic fulfills a community need When Trinity Health opened its FirstCare Walk-In Clinic Sept. 11, caregivers weren’t sure what to expect.

Would patients welcome a non-emergent, primary care service on a no-appointment basis? The answer appears to be “yes.”

More than 60 patients visited the FirstCare Walk-In Clinic on its first day of operation, and volume has remained strong since then, according to Thomas M. Warsocki, FACHE, Trinity’s Vice President of Physician Network Services.

“Our numbers have shown there’s a need for a service that’s handy, accessible, and fits right in with people’s busy lifestyles,” Warsocki said. “Patients are appreciating the service.”

Holly Odegard is one of those patients. She visited the clinic twice in one week. “I was totally impressed with my vis-

its,” she said. “I didn’t have to wait long at all – I’m sure I wasn’t there 10 minutes before I was called. The staff was great and very friendly. I was totally happy with the service.”

Walk-in clinics like FirstCare are part of a growing trend, according to the National Institutes of Health.

They can provide a cost-effective alternative to the use of the emergency departments for some conditions. While studies are ongoing regarding the impact of such centers on quality care and the doctor-patient relationship, walk-in clinics like FirstCare have an advantage.

“FirstCare is linked to a strong, integrated health system so there’s no sacrifice in quality,” Warsocki said. “With FirstCare you get the best of both worlds – same-day, walkin service backed by advanced, high-tech care if you need it.”

“I didn’t have to wait long at all – I’m sure I wasn’t there 10 minutes before I was called. The staff was great and very friendly. I was totally happy with the service.”

—Holly Odegard, patient FirstCare welcomes patients seven days a week with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on week days and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays. FirstCare patients have ready access to lab, pharmacy, and imaging services in addition to the full range of multispecialty services available through the Trinity Health system. That’s important to someone who might have a condition that requires a higher level of care.

Staffing the clinic is a new team of providers committed to providing first-class walk-in care. Dr. Marisa Albertson is a Minot native, who’s practiced Family Medicine in the community for many years. She’s joined by nurse practitioners Jessica Fricke, FNP-C, and Sandra Storey, FNP-C. Dr. Albertson says FirstCare Walk-In Clinic is dedicated to serving patients of all ages in need of immediate care for non-life-threatening conditions.

“We treat any injury or illness that requires immediate care but isn’t serious enough to warrant a visit to the Emergency Department. For emer-

gent conditions people should go to the Emergency/Trauma Center or call 911,” she said.

Choosing FirstCare Walk-In Clinic offers significant advantages for patients, Warsocki added. Trinity’s fully integrated electronic health record means a patient’s health information can follow them if they visit other Trinity providers. In addition, Trinity offers an online patient portal that gives patients secure internet access to their health information.

“Another patient friendly feature, thanks to our achievements as a ‘most wired’ system, is that patients can gauge how long they might have to wait.

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provides average wait-times for FirstCare’s walk-in patients, with wait-time updates every 15 minutes,” Warsocki explained.

Dr. Albertson noted that patients who seek medical attention at FirstCare Walk-In Clinic may receive assistance in finding a primary care physician or specialty care physician if needed. “Every patient should have a regular provider who knows their history and can provide comprehensive care.

But given the twists and turns of everyday life, we’re happy to offer FirstCare to get through those conditions that can’t wait,” she said, adding, “If you need care, we will see you.”

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By JILL SCHRAMM

ranging from aerial yoga to heavybag kickboxing. The center also strives to ensure users are engaged and motivated.

“When you come into Spectrum Fitness, you are never alone. When you come in here, you are always with an instructor, a trainer or a therapist,” Sian said. “You are always led. You are always going to get a good workout.”

Unique classes offered at Spectrum Fitness include pound fit, which uses drum sticks; Viking, an advanced boot camp; Body-N-Soul, offering a varied workout to Christian music; and hula hoop. Couples dance classes are offered Friday evenings.

For exercisers aged 55 and older, there are gentler yogas and kickboxing, low-impact strength building and Tai Chi. Karate classes are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings for ages 4 to 12.

People can stop by to see the center during business hours, which are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday through Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.; Friday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sundays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Minot’s other newest center, Forever Fitness 24/7, opened July 1 in the 20th Avenue Mall at 515-

Senior Staff Writer jschramm@minotdailynews.com Whatever a person’s fitness interest, there’s an array of choices in the clubs and studios in Minot.

This year, two new options became available in Spectrum Fitness and Forever Fitness 24/7.

Spectrum Fitness is Minot’s newest center, opening Oct. 1 under the management of Mike and Rachelle Sian. The couple has many years of experience in the fitness industry. Mike previously operated a karate studio in his home, and Rachelle, an orthopedic massage therapist, also saw clients in her home.

Rachelle Sian said their businesses had grown to the point where they were looking for an outside location, finding the right spot in the former Starlite Lounge building at 1915 N. Broadway.

“We definitely got more than we bargained for. We were looking for just a space for karate, but we ended up with a lot of things,” Sian said.

Those things include a fitness room with strobing, colored lights used for jungle spin classes. It includes a yoga room with a wall waterfall and a quiet room with an infrared, five-person sauna.

Sian also now sees her massage clients at the center. Sian holds a master’s degree in exercise science with a specialty in rehabilitation and certification in orthopedic massage.

Christy Miller, personal trainer at Spectrum Fitness, is a women’s fitness specialist who can provide modifications for women who may have core, knee or shoulder issues.

The center has a room set aside for private training.

Other center amenities include a staffed child-care room and two private showers in addition to restrooms.

One won’t find weight rooms or mechanized exercise equipment at Spectrum Fitness. Rather, the center’s focus is unique fitness classes

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Photos by Jill Schramm/MDN

ABOVE: Rachelle Sian with Spectrum Fitness sits Oct. 20 in one of the aerial silks that are used in aerial yoga at the center.

RIGHT: Barb Clemetson, manager of Forever Fitness 24/7, stands among exercise equipment in the 24-hour fitness center Oct. 20.

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MINOT FITNESS CENTERS

ASK Fitness 3516 N. Broadway 839-3139 www.justaskfitness.com The 24-hour gym offers personal training, advanced sports training, martial arts for ages 5 and up and group aerobics classes. The center has two weight rooms and a variety of gym equipment. Monthly memberships exist for individuals, couples and families with contracts optional and with opportunities for add-ons. Memberships include tanning, hydro-massage and use of a staffed childrenʼs play area for ages six weeks to 7 and childrenʼs lounge for kids 8 and older. A massage therapist is available for a separate fee. Ask Fitness provides facilities for a CrossFit club, which operates with its own membership fees. CrossFit members do not also need to be members of Ask Fitness.

North Plains CrossFit 3515 16th St. SW 852-0151 www.northplainscrossfit.com CrossFit is defined as highly variable, functional movements performed at high intensity. Instead of focusing solely on one or two things, CrossFit looks at fitness as a whole and tries for improvement in each area. Workouts are constantly changing to force our bodies to change with it and keep things interesting. North Plains CrossFit workouts are written by local coaching staff and are designed to help clients become more fit in the areas of strength, endurance, mobility, gymnastics, skills and many others. North Plains CrossFit operates in the Minot Family YMCA. The schedule is: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6, 9:15 and 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 6 p.m; Tuesday and Thursday, 6, 10 and 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

Monthly pricing is available for individuals and couples with YMCA membership. A family membership and CrossFit Kids, ages 3 to 12, are coming soon.

Spectrum Fitness 1915 N. Broadway 852-5349 Spectrum Fitness Minot on Facebook www.spectrumfitnessminot.com Spectrum Fitness focuses on unique classes and offers personal training. People can try out a class for $10, or $18 for aerial yoga. Monthly membership fees vary based on custom packages and a discount is available for longer term memberships. Discounts also exist for families, military and seniors. Spectrum Fitness is offering a $10 discount on any package to its first 100 members.

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20th Ave. SE. Owned by Troy Gilseth, the center is managed by Barb Clemetson, who has been in manage-

ment in the fitness industry for more than seven years.

Tyson Tooley provides personal training services at the center.

Forever Fitness offers an array of cardio and circuit training machines as well as

Anytime Fitness 305 20th Ave. SW 852-3333 1100 N. Broadway 838-3333 www.anytimefitness.com Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour fitness center with 2,000 square feet of weight area and new cardio machines that enable users to track their activity and weight. Classes are offered in cardio, weight lifting, Zumba, spin and yoga.

Amenities include hydro-massage, tanning and nationwide access to 3,000 clubs. Annual individual and couples memberships are available. The club accepts insurance fitness reimbursements and participates in Silver Sneakers and Silver&Fit. Curves 104 20th Ave. SW 852-1699 Curves Minot on Facebook www.curves.com/locations/minot-nd Curves is a womenʼs fitness club that provides a 30minute total body workout with strength training, cardio, stretching and professional coaching.

Forever Fitness 24/7 515-20th Ave. SE. 837-7979 Forever Fitness 24/7 on Facebook An exercise center with personal training services, Forever Fitness is open to anyone aged 16 or older. The centerʼs basic monthly fee includes 24/7 access to the facility.

Additional charges apply for classes or use of the tanning or hydro-massage equipment. Forever Fitness offers the Silver Sneakers and Silver&Fit benefits as well as participates in wellness discount programs of health insurers.

SOS Image 2217 16th St. NW 837-4600 sos-image.com SOS Image is a 24-hour fitness center that provides group aerobic, spin, kettle bell and yoga classes and personal training services. Monthly memberships are available for individuals, couples and families. Boot camps are available for an additional fee. SOS Image also gives gym members a 5 percent discount on its tanning, massage and other associated salon services.

free weights and a separate stretching room. Clemetson said the center has offered some yoga, stretch and other fitness classes and is developing a regular class schedule.

It also has a hydro-massage bed and a

stand-up tanning bed.

Clemetson said the studio location is attractive for its accessibility.

“I really like it here. It’s a bigger, open concept,” she said of the walk-through nature of the center. Still, there

Minot Family YMCA 3515 16th St. SW 852-0141 www.ymcaminot.org The YMCA differs from other fitness facilities in its nonprofit status. Its board is committed to ensuring no person is turned away due to an inability to pay. Its Membership for All program ensures that everyone has affordable access to the YMCA. In addition, all programs are subsidized to keep fees affordable. In 2016, the YMCA in Minot gave back $740,000 to the community.

The Y is the starting point for many youth to learn about becoming and staying active and developing healthy habits.

Whether itʼs gaining the confidence that comes from learning to swim or building positive relationships that lead to good sportsmanship and teamwork, participating in sports at the Y is about building the whole child, from the inside out.

More than just a place to work out or take a fitness class, the Y provides a range of recreational activities and programs that promote wellness. With something to offer everyone, thereʼs no such thing as being too old to get in the game. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, thereʼs the added benefit of being connected to others.

In response to a spring 2017 survey on facility hours, the YMCA after Labor Day began opening an hour earlier, at 4 a.m., Monday through Friday, and now is open Sunday mornings, beginning at 6 a.m.

YogifyU 2 Main St. S, Suite 115 (Central Avenue entrance) 509-3598 Download the YogifyU from your app store The studio offers classes seven days a week. Each week, about 33 classes are offered from beginning to advanced levels, including both warm and hot yogas. Hot yoga classes are able to offer a more involved use of isolated muscles groups. The studio provides full showers with supplies, complementary tea and coffee and wine upon request for ages 21 and older. Menʼs yoga is held Monday evenings, and Wednesdays feature a yoga and beer night.

A bendes and love class is a two-hour Sunday class that includes social periods before and after the one-hour yoga and is designed to help participants achieve set goals.

Monthly memberships are available without contract or for a reduced rate through three- and six-month contracts. Participants also can purchase 10- and 25-class passes or pay $10 for a drop-in class. Special rates are available for students, military and seniors. Some classes accommodate mobility limitations, and scheduling assistance is available for participants who desire those classes. are divisions among the different areas of fitness so people who might feel intimidated at a crowded gym can find their own spaces.

The center has two restrooms with showers and provides handicapped

accessibility.

Regular hours to stop by and have a look are Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.

Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

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Millions of people resolve to get healthier by dieting and exercising more frequently at the start of each new year. According to data from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, 12 percent of new gym memberships are opened in January. The second week of January is one of the busiest times of year in the fitness industry. But many people who decide to exercise more at the dawn of a new year quickly lose that resolve.

New Year's resolutions to diet may wane as well. In 2013, a UK food company found that of those who diet regularly, two out of five quit within the first seven days, one out of five last a month, and only 20 percent make it to the three-month mark. To make healthy resolutions last longer, people should recognize that results do not happen overnight and should not be discouraged by slow progress. In addition, diet and exercise is not a fast fix, but rather a lifestyle change. With consistent calorie control and exercise, people may see a gradual reduction in weight and other improvements to their overall health. Some may find it most effective to work with a nutritionist and a gym trainer.

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Resident doctors at UND Center for Family Medicine care for all ages

By ANDREA JOHNSON

Staff Writer ajohnson@minotdailynews.com Doctors at the UND Center for Family Medicine in Minot want to make sure that all its patients are cared for.

That is why the clinic is promoting annual wellness visits for patients who receive Medicare payments, said Becky Bina, business manager.

“This is standard health care across the base,” said Bina.

At the annual wellness visits, doctors can ensure that patients have received recommended preventative health care, including medical tests that can catch problems early, such as a colonoscopy, a PAP smear or a mammogram.

At the exam, doctors will also review prescribed medications to ensure that patients are not taking two medications that should not be taken together.

“We are trying to standardize our care for our patients and make sure that all their (health care needs) are met,” said Bina.

The wellness exams are covered by Medicare.

UND Family Medicine is staffed by three resident physicians and three

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Dr. John Folland cares for patients at the UND Center for Family Medicine in Minot. faculty physicians.

Doctors at the clinic, which is located across from Minot High SchoolMagic City Campus, see patients of all ages at roughly 16,000 visits each year.

During their three years of residency, the doctors get experience in all areas of medicine, which will serve them whether or not they decide to set

up a practice in rural North Dakota.

Doctors see patients at clinic visits or at nursing homes, follow them to the hospital and occasionally do home visits. They deliver babies, tend to adolescents and handle sports medicine, said Bina.

The new policy on preventative medicine is another way for them to provide the best care possible.

Dr. Krohn honored by N.D. Medical Association The North Dakota Medical Association has presented Kimberly Krohn, MD, a Family Medicine specialist with Trinity Health, its Physician Community and Professional Services Award for 2017. The award is presented annually to a physician who demonstrates “outstanding leadership and services to the people of North Dakota and to the profession of medicine.”

Krohn was praised for her exemplary service to primary care medicine. “She served with distinction as Program Director of the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center for Family Medicine of Minot’s Residency

Program,” the NDMA stated.

“In addition, Dr. Krohn served as the North Dakota Medical Association president and held presidential leadership roles with the N.D. Academy of Family Physicians Foundation, the Minot Noon Rotary Club, and the N.D. Society of OB/GYN. Dr. Krohn is known to be a modest and compassionate physician who is a role model for every medical practitioner.”

Krohn joined Trinity’s medical staff last year in continuation of a 20-year career in comprehensive Family Medicine. In 2014 she was named North Dakota Family Physician of the Year.

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On Oct. 12, Heart of America Medical Center opened their doors to the fight on cancer.

This addition, made possible by grant funding through the USDA, fundraisers and donations from the Good Samaritan Health Services Foundation and HAMC took nearly two years from concept to completion.

“Our state of the art facility, matched only in large urban settings is delivered to you here, close to home. From the moment our patient arrives, they will be greeted by our passionate professional staff dedicated to helping our patients during this time of treatment.

Cancer care close to home was our goal when beginning this process. Together we will fight this disease with everything we have in a setting centered on you,” said Patrick Branco, CEO of HAMC. “We have the capability of providing a chemotherapy delivery model for our patients in collaboration with their oncologist. Patients can request to

receive treatments here in Rugby. We have the ability to provide most oncology treatments that larger facilities do,” said Erik Christenson, PharmD, Chief of Professional Services at HAMC. This infusion therapy suite is dedicated to bringing the latest treatments to patients whether they have cancer, a chronic infection, an immune disorder or some other condition that requires intravenous therapy.

The Infusion suite, which is situated near the acute care hospital on ground floor, is staffed by pharmacists and nurses who are highly skilled and certified to administer infusion medicines. Because infusion therapy can sometimes take several hours, the suite is equipped with features to help make patients as comfortable as possible, such as soothing massage chairs, soft lighting, televisions, tablets and Wi-Fi. For more information about receiving treatments closer to home, contact Heart of America Johnson Clinic at 776-5235.

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