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An inguinal hernia isn't necessarily dangerous, but it doesn't improve on its own and can lead to life-threatening complications. Learn about the two general types of treatment options for this common condition. https://mayocl.in/2LRyFPG

Construction on two projects at Mayo Clinic Health System – Northland in Barron, including a new Family Birth Center and expanded pharmacy are nearly complete. The Birth Center project will include four new rooms for moms and their families. It will offer increased space, and will provide a calm environment and new efficiencies for staff and patients. The pharmacy addition will include a new retail pharmacy and over-the-counter retail products as well as an expanded inpatient pharmacy to meet the needs of patients. http://bit.ly/2Mq6BTZ Story from the Barron News-Shield

Heart attacks, injured backs and broken bones are among the most common medical emergencies that hunters experience. Learn how to protect yourself and your hunting party. https://mayocl.in/2Mgnj7Y

Finding ways to be active during the winter months can be challenging. Mayo Clinic Health System recently teamed up with the Rice Lake Curling club for a “Learn to Curl” program. Friends and families of all ages came out to try this challenging sport. To learn more about other Mayo Clinic Health System youth and family activities, search the Classes & Events page at mayoclinichealthsystem.org.

The eighth annual Lloyd and Ardis Peterson Cancer Symposium will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Wedgewood Cove Golf Club in Albert Lea. This free symposium will focus on managing change and is open to the public. Breakfast will be served. http://bit.ly/32ny1z8 Story from Albert Lea Tribune

Flu season will be here before you know it and health experts say now is the time to get a vaccine. Mayo Clinic Health System's walk-in clinic opened on Tuesday and is available for people 3 years old and up through November 21st. http://bit.ly/2pnfaWC Story from WKBT News8000

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released a report, concerned about the lack of pregnant women getting vaccinated for the flu and whooping cough. A little over half of the women surveyed received either vaccine. Those are troubling numbers for one local midwife with Mayo Clinic Health System. http://bit.ly/35HukGX Story from 1410 WIZM - La Crosse's News Station

Through its Share Program, Mayo Clinic Health System assists grieving families at their time of loss and throughout the following year, with trained staff helping them through the healing process. http://bit.ly/2ISTfxj Story from the La Crosse Tribune

With the Mankato Marathon happening soon, Jordan Moen a physical therapist at Mayo Clinic Health System, joined KEYC News 12 This Morning to show off some stretches one can do before race day. http://bit.ly/2ptJWgf

Heart attacks, injured backs and broken bones are among the most common medical emergencies that hunters experience. Learn how to protect yourself and your hunting party: https://mayocl.in/2Mgnj7Y

Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Help us support the mothers and fathers who have lost an infant too soon. Share this in memory of a little one who touched your heart.

Mayo Clinic researchers looked at lung biopsies from 17 patients who had lung injuries suspected to be caused by vaping. Researchers found no evidence that build-up of fatty substances from oils caused the injuries, which had been considered a possible culprit. Instead, the biopsies showed chemical injuries, similar to what exposure to toxic fumes would cause. http://bit.ly/2MeSZuF Story from WKBT News8000