Diane Begley, MD

07/17/2025

Sometimes our best still falls short.

05/29/2025

11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.

About 40 percent of cancer cases are considered preventable. Try these lifestyle changes to stay healthy.

05/18/2025

"Mutual abuse" is a pattern of the one in control and manipulating and other responding in survival mode. It is not a defense, it is used as an excuse.

Diddy, Cassie, & the anatomy of "mutual abuse" -

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04/24/2025

I recommend getting your immunization records from the states in which you have lived. The federal government helped fund registries in the .gov websites.

As a provider, I look at my state's registry daily. When people got their vaccines from another state, I ask them to get theirs from the .gov website (where almost all vaccinators submit the information so you don't have to track it down.) They submit it to me through the medical record messaging app.

RFK, Jr has announced he is stopping federal funding of this program. I recently found out Iowa has turned off their public access of these vital records. I fear others may have or will follow. Download your copy, save it. You may benefit from sending a copy to your current provider, especially if you live in another state now.

If your vaccines are on paper records, previous doctors do not have to hold them for your lifetime. Now the states may not either.

Indiana's is called CHIRP. It is used by schools also. On Indiana.gov
Minnesota's is called MIIC and is on MN.gov

A State that Works. IN.gov is the official website of the State of Indiana and your place to find information, services, news and events related to Indiana government.

04/19/2025

She made a difference.

Lily Tomlin famously walked off The Dick Cavett Show after fellow guest Chad Everett made a sexist remark—listing his wife among the animals he “owned” on his farm.

“I have three horses, three dogs… and a wife,” Everett said.
When Cavett questioned the order, Everett doubled down: “She’s the most beautiful animal I own.”

Tomlin stood up, stunned. “You own?” she repeated, before walking across the stage, saying, “I have to leave.”

What followed was pure silence, and some very uncomfortable energy.

Tomlin later reflected, “It was a perfectly pure act… I felt angels walked me off.”

A moment of feminist TV history that still hits.

https://happymag.tv/lily-tomlin-walks-out/

03/09/2025

Influenza related severe necrotizing encephalitis: inflammation of the brain that cause tissue tissue preceded or along with an influenza illness.

RFK, Jr has not permitted a meeting regarding the inflenza vaccines.
https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/lot-release/fda-plans-selecting-influenza-virus-strains-vaccine-composition-2025-2026-us-influenza-season

The data were released in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/cdc-releases-reports-of-encephalopathy-in-children-with-influenza-associated-mortality

The data were released in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

03/08/2025

David Bowie has always been on of my favorites. He was unabashedly q***r.

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01/21/2025

According to the Health Department 2 out of 5 homes in Minnesota have elevated radon levels. It is estimated to cause 21,000 preventable lung cancer deaths a year.

When I moved into my home that has radon mitigation, I was told to check it every 2 years. It can be done free and easy!

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01/10/2025

They ask for a one year commitment at least one hour a week when school is open.

Mentoring is an experience unlike any other. Sign up to be a volunteer tutor today. https://readingpartners.org/volunteer-in-minnesota/

01/10/2025

I recently started volunteering for this organization. During training, they pointed out that those who aren't reading by 3rd grade have a difficult time catching up and being successful in education. The clock is ticking and this program starts with kids as soon as they are identified as behind and have a mentor. (My kiddo is in kindergarten-- an emerging reader. I enjoy seeing her improve.)

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This engaging session will explore the brain’s role in learning to read and provide practical insights you can use to make a lasting impact. Whether you've been tutoring with us for years or you’re just getting started, this event is for you!

📅 Date: January 23, 2025
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01/10/2025

Talking about bullying can be difficult for everyone. There are many ways to raise the subject of bullying and start the conversation before bullying happens or if you are concerned that it may be happening. Learn more: https://stopbullying.gov/resources/how-to-talk-about-bullying
Credit: SAMHSA

12/14/2024

Someone contacted me to let me know that she is celebrating 16 months of sobriety. Hearing this makes my heart soar.
Anyone who has tried to help people who battle use disorders has stories-- some happy and some sad, some in evolution. The path is usually long and winding, taken one step at a time. Never give up.

Here are some stories of paths from struggle to helping others:

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