Southside Community Health Services

01/14/2019

Southside’s Lead Patient Advocate, Geraldine, was recently featured in the local Southside Pride Newspaper!

Geraldine has helped thousands of people gain access to healthcare services over the past 18 years and the story about how she ended up at a Southside Clinic hits close to home.

Check out the full story on Southside’s blog: https://bit.ly/2SWm2Ei

01/10/2019

There are only three more days left in the 2019 health insurance open enrollment period in Minnesota! Anyone looking to purchase private health insurance through MNsure needs to enroll by midnight on Sunday, January 13th.

Portico Healthnet, Briva Health, and Planned Parenthood St. Paul - Vandalia Clinic are all hosting enrollment events this weekend - full details below.

There’s still a time to get help before the end of . There are lots of enrollment events happening this week: mnsureevents.org

01/08/2019

The first week of the New Year is almost over. How are you doing on your resolutions for 2019? If you’re having trouble getting started, that’s okay! Start small, really small, and ease your way into new, healthier habits.

Starting small might not be exciting, but science shows it’s often the most effective way to cement new habits. Watch this TEDx from Stanford behavioral scientists BJ Fogg to learn more about how small changes lead to new habits:
https://youtu.be/AdKUJxjn-R8

01/08/2019

The MNsure open enrollment deadline is only five days away! If you’re planning to purchase private health coverage through the MNsure marketplace then you have until Sunday January 13th to complete your application for 2019 coverage.

Check out the latest blog on Southside’s website for more details on deadlines and assistance:
https://bit.ly/2RxZooc

01/02/2019

Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions for 2019? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans make resolutions every year. Making resolutions is the easy part, making them stick takes some work. The top tips for sticking to your resolutions include:

- Start Small
- Change One Behavior at a Time
- Talk About It
- Don’t Beat Yourself Up
- Ask for Support

Check out this article from the American Psychological Association for more info: https://bit.ly/2D6ltDz

12/26/2018

What are the top New Year’s Resolutions in Minnesota for 2019? Exercise and Travel! Exercising and saving money are the top two resolutions across the U.S. for 2019 followed by travel in third. Check out the full list of resolutions by state over at Offers.com
https://bit.ly/2UT8RVU

And why are all these Minnesotan’s looking to travel more than the rest of the country???

12/25/2018

Southside’s clinics are closed today (Tuesday 12/25) in observance of the Christmas holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Our clinics will open again tomorrow morning (Wednesday 12/26) and will remain open the rest of the week during our normal hours of operation.

12/24/2018

Southside’s clinics will be closing at noon today (Monday 12/24) and will remain closed throughout the day tomorrow in observance of the Christmas holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

12/20/2018

Holiday stress is real and it can have a serious impact on your overall health. But there are ways to manage stress this time of year. Check out some great stress management tips from Southside’s Behavioral Health Director featured in our latest blog post! https://bit.ly/2PSCIdt

12/19/2018

The deadline to sign up for health insurance that starts on January 1st has passed, but you can still apply for coverage starting later in 2019. Open enrollment through the Mnsuree marketplace lasts until January 13th.

If you need assistance completing a MNsure application or have questions about the enrollment process, please contact one of Southside’s MNsure Navigators or Patient Advocates. They’re available to provide free assistance to anyone in need! https://bit.ly/2J4cGAl

12/19/2018

Did you know pink eye can spread as easily as the common cold? While pink eye is highly contagious, basic hygiene is enough to keep it from spreading. If you or someone in your household has pink eye it’s important to wash your hands often, use a fresh towel every day and change pillowcases and bed sheets.

Check out this great article from EyeSmart - American Academy of Ophthalmology for more information on what pink eye is and how to treat it. https://bit.ly/2l308iY

Southside's Vision Department is also available to help if you have questions or concerns about pink eye or other eye conditions. Call 612-821-2003 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

12/14/2018

There’s still time to get covered for health insurance starting January 1st!

Minnesotans looking for private health coverage beginning January 1st have until midnight on Saturday December 15th to complete enrollment at MNsure.org. Check out the full press release from MNsure for more details. https://bit.ly/2UMm6re

12/14/2018

The holiday season is here and that means warm drinks are too! Whether your favorite holiday drink is eggnog, hot chocolate, or apple cider, they’re all delicious, and unfortunately filled with sugar. But don’t let the sugar content keep you away from a once-a-year indulgence. Everything in moderation! Check out these great tips from Delta Dental of Minnesota on how to keep your smile bright in the season of sugary drinks.

https://bit.ly/2SRO43n

12/14/2018

With the cold weather and snow here kids are spending more time indoors. That means they are in closer contact for longer hours and have more opportunities to spread germs! Share these fun coloring pages with your kids and make regular hand washing a part of your family’s daily routine to help cut down on sickness this winter.

https://bit.ly/2PDhq3t

12/02/2018

16 MILLION Americans with diabetes will be affected by diabetic retinopathy by the year 2050. This disease causes damage to the small blood vessels in the retina and can lead to vision loss.

Reduce your risk of diabetic eye disease by getting a dilated eye exam. Call Southside's Vision Clinic at 612-821-2003 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

12/01/2018

Close to half (40%) of Americans are expected to develop diabetes during their lifetime and these numbers are even worse for African American women and Hispanic men and women (50%).

The good news is that type 2 diabetes is largely preventable with some basic lifestyle changes. Learn about the simple steps you can take to help prevent diabetes: https://bit.ly/2LhN1GE

12/01/2018

Today is World AIDS Day, a global health holiday designed to draw people together to show solidarity and support for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Get informed and fight stigma by sharing the truth about HIV.

WORLD AIDS DAY!
Today, December 1, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to show solidarity with the millions of people living with HIV worldwide. Most people do this by wearing an HIV awareness red ribbon on the day.

11/09/2018

Are you at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes and many don’t know it. Learn the risk factors and talk to a medical provider about what you can do to improve your health today.

11/07/2018

Southside Community Health Services is proud to be an official MNsure partner! We have Certified MNsure Navigators on staff available to help provide FREE MNsure application assistance.

If you have questions about MNsure or want help completing an application, give us a call! http://www.southsidechs.org/mnsure-enrollment

There are over a thousand assisters around the state ready to help! They can answer questions, help you fill out an application, and call MNsure on you behalf. Make an appointment today at bit.ly/FindAnAssister or find an enrollment event near you at mnsureevents.org.

11/07/2018

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a serious disease affecting over 30 million Americans. Another 84 million Americans are considered pre-diabetic and are at high risk for developing the disease.

Check out Southside’s latest blog to learn more about diabetes, pre-diabetes, who is at risk, and what you can do to prevent or delay the development of this disease. https://bit.ly/2Qs5EKk

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and you’ll probably hear something about diabetes in passing news stories and in your health-related news streams ...

11/07/2018

Did you know you can actually lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Making a few small changes today can have a big impact on your health tomorrow and reduce your risk for diabetes later in life. The best things you can do are to maintain a healthy weight and make sure you’re physically active.

For more information on lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes, check out these tips from the American Diabetes Association - Minnesota. https://bit.ly/1LQggZ6

You can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes with some simple steps.

11/07/2018

84 million American adults have prediabetes. But only 12% know it. Are you one of the 1 in 3 American adults with prediabetes? Take this risk test and find out: https://bit.ly/2f1j5Qx

1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes. Do you? Learn more about prediabetes, how you can reverse prediabetes and prevent type 2 diabetes.

10/31/2018

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a fun and safe day! 🎃

10/30/2018

Halloween candy buy-backs are a great way to teach kids about generosity and helping others. Many organizations in the Twin Cities offer candy buy-back programs where you can drop off extra candy and have it shipped to military troops serving overseas.

*Dental clinics across the Metro Area host candy buy backs: https://bit.ly/1qmmW7v
*HealthPartners hosts a candy trade-in at over 30 different locations: https://bit.ly/2Po6GcT
*Operation Gratitude has several candy drop-off sites across the Twin Cities: https://bit.ly/2PazG7O
*Or you can mail your candy stash directly to Operation Shoebox: https://bit.ly/1VPRh0I

10/29/2018

With Halloween just around the corner, many kids are thinking about trick-or-treating and parents are thinking about all of the sugar in that candy. But candy isn’t the only way children are consuming sugar. Everyday foods and beverages are filled with sugar including soda, fruit juice and many pre-packaged foods.

Just how much sugar do kids eat? The answer may shock you: http://bit.ly/1P1may7

10/27/2018

Today is National Drug Take Back Day. Safely disposing of medications is important for everyone’s health. It keeps unused drugs from falling into the wrong hands and it also keeps the drugs from entering our waste and water systems where they can contaminate our land and drinking water.

Check your medicine cabinet today for prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines that are un-used, unwanted or expired and bring them to a secure drug drop off site for free! There are more than 240 designated disposal locations across Minnesota. Find one near year at this site: https://bit.ly/2iAdvtq

10/12/2018

How much toothpaste should you use when you’re brushing your teeth? You only need a small, pea-size amount. Television and print ads often show a large amount of perfectly squeezed toothpaste covering the entire surface of the toothbrush, but this is often done to sell more toothpaste.

Check out this great blog post by Christopher Chamberlin, DDS that shows the proper amount of toothpaste to use and explains what all that extra toothpaste actually does in your mouth. https://bit.ly/2OoFTh6