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That's the title of our weekly HELPcare Clinic program on KAUS radio, AM 1480 in Austin. Dr. Dave Strobel and I join KAUS host John[...]

HELPcare Clinic Laboratory Services Start Monday

HELPcare Clinic membership includes 45 of the most commonly needed diagnostic blood tests at no extra charge. That means no deductible or co-pay for a[...]

Founding Member Pricing Ends Saturday

HELPcare Clinic opened in Austin on Feb. 1 to provide unlimited, unhurried primary care services through an affordable membership. Since then, we've offered special Founding[...]

Can I join HELPcare Clinic even if I have insurance?

Yes. HELPcare Clinic membership can provide excellent value whether you have regular health insurance or not. HELPcare Clinic provides most of the care you need[...]

Statement of Faith

We believe the universe was created by an infinitely wise and loving God who desires relationship with us and has revealed himself in the pages[...]

The Dual Meaning of HELP in HELPcare

As Dr. David Strobel and I developed the concepts of HELPcare and HELPcare Clinic, our vision was to provide educational resources, coaching and peer support[...]

HELP Heroes: Jason Chandler’s Story

Jason Chandler was one of the Alpha members of HELPcare as we developed this site. In December 2021 he posted the following story on our[...]

Thinking Differently about ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is sometimes called just Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), affects up to 10% of children in the U.S. As many[...]

HELPcare Clinic in the News

In the past week, two local news organizations have featured HELPcare Clinic's affordable, personal, membership-based approach to health care. The Austin Daily Herald had a[...]

Exercising for Health and Longevity

Dr. David Strobel and I developed HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan as a shorthand guide outlining 10 important elements that could help most[...]

HELPcare Clinic is Open in Austin!

HELPcare Clinic had a successful first week getting ready for Dr. Dave Strobel to see his first patients in its new facility at 308 4th[...]

Become a HELPcare Clinic Founding Member

HELPcare Clinic in Austin, Minn. offers personal, consistent and effective primary care services through an affordable membership. Instead of confusing and cumbersome insurance paperwork that[...]

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GOT LIFE? How HELPcare is Restoring the Soul of Health Care

HELPcare Clinic is a direct primary care practice, which means we don’t file insurance claims or take Medicare or Medical Assistance but use a membership[...]

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Take Charge of Your Employee Health Care

HELPcare Clinic enables southern Minnesota employers of any size to improve primary care access and quality with $0 out-of-pocket care for their employees and their[...]

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From Exhausted to Energized: Christy’s HELPcare Transformation

Through my work in helping to start HELPcare Clinic, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing some remarkable stories of transformation. Few have touched me as[...]

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See “It’s not personal. It’s just Healthcare.” in Rochester Thursday, Sept. 11!

A powerful documentary on what ails the U.S. healthcare and health insurance system — including concrete solutions employers are using to provide better benefits at lower[...]

InBody Results

The InBody test analyzes your body composition, including lean mass, fat and water, broken down by body segment. The most important result from a health perspective is the visceral fat level, which is the fat that’s inside your abdomen. You want to have a lower visceral fat level of 10 or less.

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan briefly encapsulates lifestyle elements which will help most people improve their health and sense of well-being. It’s particularly helpful in the context of the Standard American Diet (SAD) which has led to 88% of Americans meeting at least one criterion of metabolic ill health.

Save Your Health Plan

Health insurance in southeastern Minnesota costs 40-70% more than it does in the Twin Cities. In this course, you'll learn how you can provide better health benefits to your employees while saving on your monthly health plan premiums through a plan that includes direct primary care membership, such as at HELPcare Clinic. Key Topics: Why direct primary care (DPC) is essential to increasing access, improving quality and reducing costs. Innovative strategies to reduce costs for[...]