Primary Care in Rochester and Kasson

Kids often enjoy playing outside year-round. But summer weather brings unique challenges. Dr. Angela Mattke says when the bikes, scooters and Rollerblades come out, so should the helmets. 

Clinical depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Dr. Marcie Billings, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, states that there are some differences in adult depression and teen depression. A mental health issue can be treated but it first needs to be diagnosed. 

Conjunctivitis used to mean a trip to the doctor's office, antibiotics and keeping your child home from school. That's no longer the case. Mayo Clinic pediatrician explains what parents should know about this common viral infection. 

Open the windows, clean the closets and sweep the garage. Springtime means spring cleaning. Mayo Clinic experts want people who are tackling the grit and grim left behind by winter to safe and healthy in the process. 

The older you get, the harder time your body has fighting off infections and diseases. That's why Dr. Gregory Poland, who heads up the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, says it becomes more crucial to get vaccinated as you age.