Valley Medical & Wellness

08/02/2025

PA Student Lydia Bangert did a mini-rotation with us this past month, and we were so lucky to have her! Check out our recent blog post on Lydia to get to know her better.

This summer, we hosted Lydia Bangert, a Physician Assistant student at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Read the interview below to get to know her.

07/26/2025

Learn more about the excellent work our partners over at Recovery is Happening are doing, and how Valley Medical’s vTOXⓇ service is helping them provide excellent service to everyone in their programs.

Recovery Is Happening, located in Rochester, MN and serving the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area, connects individuals impacted by substance use disorder with personalized recovery pathways. The organization offers peer-led counseling services, treatment navigation, and sober house placement as wel...

07/15/2025

At Valley Medical and Wellness, we honor Disability Pride Month by recognizing that addiction is a disability deserving compassion, dignity, and care. Acknowledging addiction as part of the disability community helps fight stigma and ensures everyone has access to support and recovery resources.

You are not alone. 💚

Addiction is recognized as a disability under ADA. Learn about disability benefits & the protections of ADA to see how it can affect your life.

07/02/2025

🇺🇸 Holiday Closure Notice 🇺🇸

All Valley Medical and Wellness clinics will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday! 🎆

06/20/2025

Earlier this month, Clinical Director Lindsay Bergstreser and Dr. Ashwin George MD, MBA attended an educational conference with Clinical TMS society to learn about a non medication treatment option for Major Depressive Disorder.

06/11/2025

June is Mens Health Month!

The stigma around men’s mental health is a silent crisis—but it doesn’t have to be. Dustin Hogan, a men’s mental health counsellor and advocate, unpacks the damaging stigma that keeps men silent about their struggles. Dustin believes that when men open up, they not only transform their own lives but also inspire a ripple of positive change in their families, workplaces, and communities. Check out his TedX Talk - and check in on your people this month and every month.

The stigma around men’s mental health is a silent crisis—but it doesn’t have to be. Dustin Hogan, a men’s mental health counsellor and advocate, unpacks the ...

06/06/2025

🌈 Happy Pride from Valley Medical and Wellness! 🌈

We proudly stand with the LGBTQIA+ community this Pride Month and every month. We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported—especially when it comes to health and wellness.

To all our clients, staff, and the whole Twin Cities community: thank you for being exactly who you are. Your authenticity, strength, and love inspire us every day.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
With pride,
Valley Medical and Wellness

05/23/2025

It's a three day weekend, y'all! So here's your reminder to ENJOY that extra free time, if you're able. For some, that might simply mean not having to set an alarm and sleeping in. But in the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, here are some local activity suggestions courtesy of Meet Minneapolis to motivate you to get out of the house and enjoy the long weekend.

The adventure is waiting for you, and it's free! Check out our top free things to do in Minneapolis and never settle for boredom again.

05/14/2025

May is ! In honor of one of our favorite ambassadors of mental wellness - Elmo! - here's a quick read on how our furry friend from Sesame Street can help us process whatever we're dealing with in healthy ways.

In a world full of upheaval and anxiety, comfort can come from unexpected places. For generations, it’s come from a little red Muppet with a big heart and emotional intelligence.

05/05/2025

Happy Monday and CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to our NCAA bracket winners, Sara Nellermoe, our Women's Division Champion, and Mary Paul, our Men's Division Champion. 🏀 🏆

04/25/2025

Folks recovering from addiction typically cite stress as the number one trigger for cravings. Social connection is one of the best buffers against stress; when you’re more socially connected, you have more resources available to solve problems. Check out this TEDx Talk featuring Nicoletta Longo, founder of Namastay Sober on the power of connection in addiction recovery.

NOTE FROM TED: While some may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for mental health advice and seek professional h...

04/18/2025

Folks recovering from addiction typically cite stress as the number one trigger for cravings. Social connection is one of the best buffers against stress; when you’re more socially connected, you have more resources available to solve problems. Continuing the conversation around Stress Awareness Month this April, here are 6 Strategies for Improving your Social Health from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Learn how to create positive social habits that help you stay healthier mentally and physically.