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Please read these frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine from the American Academy of Family Physicians. 

If you would have told me 26 years ago when I was starting medical school that there would be a virus that would drastically alter the world economy and how we interact as human beings, I would have never believed it.

You know those laser treatments that you have been curious about? Now you can get those treatments by someone you know and trust. At VIVO! MedSpa & Wellness Institute, we strive to help you discov ...

And the winner loser is:  Sports, especially NFL football, is a big part of the badgering and fun office culture in our office. If you want to badger Dr. Erikson, just come in wearing paraphernalia f ...

Sometimes a patient and doctor get a little competitive.  Someone has to lose.  A Monday night NFL nailbiter between the Seahawks and Vikings gave Dr. Erikson bragging rights. Don Rankin pays his dues ...

We like to have a little fun.  A HUGE thank you to Carrie Walker who planned and executed our entire booth at Boo at the Zoo and at the office! ...

Unfortunately, I am seeing more and more teen suicide, and attempted suicide in my practice today. Struggles for teens are real. As caregivers, we should never disregard the seriousness of their stres ...

Do I really need sunscreen when it is cloudy?Although cloud cover provides some protection, the simple answer is “Yes.” Even when it is cloudy, there is a significant amount of ultraviolet radiation t ...

I feel fine! Do I really need to take blood pressure medication?This is a question that actually comes up fairly often at the clinic. The reason that we treat high blood pressure (HBP) is not because ...

Do you feel like you have to drag yourself out of bed every day and need a strong dose of caffeine just to get going? Or, do you feel that you could take a nap every time you stop moving during the da ...