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By staying home, Minnesotans successfully pushed out the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and bought our state time to get ready to treat those who fall ill.  Beginning May 18th, Governor Tim Walz has lifted the shelter in place order and Minnesota will slowly shift from “Stay at home Minnesota” to “Stay Safe Minnesota”.  As

Update from WHO 3/20/20: If someone who is breastfeeding becomes ill with COVID-19, it is important to continue breastfeeding! The baby who has already been exposed to the coronavirus by the mother and/or family will benefit most from continued direct breastfeeding. *All coronavirus “COVID-19” updates can be found on our main page.

NOTICE FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS Even as we transition out of Minnesota’s stay at home order,  we continue to recommend pregnant patients strictly adhere to social distancing by staying home starting at 36 weeks gestation until your delivery. If you need a note for your employer to support this recommendation, please contact our office or send

Call your doctor:  If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice or complete the questionnaire found here to determine if you should get tested and to find a testing location near you. The symptoms of coronavirus,

With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), we are closely monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus, COVID-19.  COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that was first detected in China and continues to expand.   This infection causes respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever and trouble breathing.  The

What is Influenza? Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory disease that is not the same as the “stomach flu.” Flu is caused by a virus that attaches to the nose, throat and lungs. Getting the flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women who are not pregnant. When you

Whether you are pregnant, postpartum or just a woman who’s into a healthy active lifestyle, join Drs. Koidahl and Harris for a Barre3 class on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 1:00 pm. Class registration is free and on a first-come, first-serve basis for current or new patients only. It is limited to 30 people. If