Almara Women’s Health Featured in Star Tribune: A New Era for Women’s Care in the Twin Cities
Recently, Almara was featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune. The article, titled “New women-led clinic network in Twin Cities hopes to improve disparities in women’s health care” shared a glimpse into who we are and what we’re hoping to accomplish. When we launched Almara this summer, our main goal was simple: to create a place […]
Your Pregnancy Planning Checklist
Maybe you’re imagining late-night baby snuggles. Maybe you’re just starting to wonder, “Could this be the right time?” Wherever you are on your journey, one thing’s for sure: planning for pregnancy deserves care, space, and a little bit of preparation. Pregnancy is more than a physical shift—it’s emotional, personal, and often full of questions. That’s […]
Your Annual Well Woman Exam: Why It Matters and What to Expect
When you’re healthy and life is busy, it’s easy to put your annual check-up on the back burner. But that one hour you spend at a well-woman exam could be one of the most important steps you take toward feeling more connected to your body—and more confident in your care. This isn’t just a box […]
5 Common Gynecology Procedures and Surgery: What Every Woman Should Know
Have you ever put off a doctor’s visit simply because you weren’t sure what to expect? Maybe women’s gynecological procedures feel intimidating—or just unfamiliar. As a whole, we’ve never been great at talking about women’s bodies in ways that are helpful or about women’s health care options – which is a huge disservice when it […]
Welcome to Almara Women’s Health
Your Whole-Life, Whole-Health Partner Locations 10 easy-to-access Twin Cities locations Find a Location Physicians Choose from 65+ Board certified OGBYNs and APPs Find a Physician A New Approach to Women’s Healthcare It’s time we look at women’s healthcare a little differently No matter the age, women’s health is challenging to navigate on your own. It […]
Why Urogynecology Matters More Than You Think: And what to expect at appointments
There are parts of being a woman we’ve learned to talk about openly—like starting a family, managing periods, or going through menopause. But some things still get tucked away in whispers or brushed off as “normal.” Like that sudden pressure in your lower belly. Or the unexpected leak when you sneeze, laugh, or pick up […]
Hip Pain and Menopause: Yes They Are Connected and How to Manage
Mood swings, anxiety, hot flashes, sleep struggles—there’s no denying it, menopause can be a lot to handle. And just when you think you’ve got a hold of it all, hip pain might decide to join in, too. Now, many women tend to brush off hip pain in menopause as an indication of aging. But what […]
First Trimester, First Steps: How to Care for Yourself Early On?
You saw the two pink lines. Maybe your heart skipped a beat. Maybe you smiled, maybe you cried—or maybe you just sat there, letting it all sink in. If you’re in your first trimester, you’re likely feeling a mix of emotions: excitement, nerves, curiosity, and a whole lot of ‘what now?’ Just as you’re beginning […]
Almara Women’s Health Unites 10 Twin Cities Clinics to Challenge Health Care Giants
Almara Women’s Health, launched earlier this month, was born out of two main goals: to provide by-women for-women health care while also helping smaller women’s focused practices survive by working together under one brand. “We created Almara because the health care system too often flattens what it means to be a woman,” Cho, president of Almara, said in a recent statement. The 10 combined practices offer clients a wide variety of specialized clinics and over 65 diverse medical professionals, covering the spectrum of all-ages women’s care in one database. Services include primary care, reproductive health and family planning, breast cancer programs, pregnancy care, menopause and hormonal care.
Why 20s Are the Best Time to Find a Women’s Health Provider
You’re in your twenties. Maybe you’re nailing your career goals, or maybe you’re still figuring it all out. Maybe you’re thinking about starting a family someday, or maybe not. You could be focused on travel, love, or simply learning to love yourself. No matter where life has you right now—your reproductive health matters.
And not in a “you should go to the doctor because you’re supposed to” kind of way. We’re talking about something much more personal: choosing someone who gets you, listens to you, and can walk beside you through every twist and turn—from your first birth control conversation to your last hot flash. That kind of relationship? It starts now.