Dr. Laura Jonker

10/22/2025

SMH. It could have been stated more clearly. Several patients thought this meant under 21 wouldn’t be covered.

10/12/2025

2026 Benefit letters for Medicaid/MinnesotaCare are now being received.
Chiropractic benefits for adults 21 and older will end January 1st, 2026 unless enough people speak up.
The deadline to submit comments about the loss of Chiropractic coverage is THIS FRIDAY.
Send comments to: dhs.spa.comments@state.mn.us

09/29/2025

Worried that you or someone you know will lose their Chiropractic coverage next year due to the proposed budget change? Here is how you can help! OCTOBER 17TH IS THE DEADLINE!

06/28/2025

Access to care is being restricted for 2026. If you’re concerned about access to coverage for chiropractic, please contact your representatives and share this message with others.

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03/20/2025

02/20/2025

We’re excited to be launching the next round of our Duluth Dads Group! Led by an experienced dad of young children, this group is a great way for new dads or less-new dads to connect with other guys also in the throes of parenting youngsters. Join us starting March 11th for the next series!

This group meets at Zeitgeist in downtown Duluth, every other Tuesday, from 7:45-9:15 PM. The fee scale is $75-175, pay-what-you're-able. If you'd like to join in, register at the link right here below. We hope to see you there!

https://betterbeginnings.as.me/dads-group-spring25

01/29/2025

I recently became aware of a proposed change to the state budget. Patients over the age of 21 are at risk of losing their benefit to seek chiropractic care through medical assistance programs. Now is the time to contact the governor's office and our local representatives and let them know how this would impact you or those you know in the community.

The changes can be found in the Human Service section of the budget proposal starting on page 105.https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/documents/budget/2026-27-biennial-budget-books/governors-recommendations-january/human-services.pdf

Go here to find your local Senate and House representatives:
https://www.gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/districts/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIHFNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHd8SkiPmQDoJWm51lalaogAJXM1W9YUMNgeDKxp2T4gfTHnFd4kigJCZaQ_aem_MXMLqUL_p22F1U8sT9QtmQ

I am writing my own letters asking for reconsideration of this change and am open to discussion or answering any questions you may have about how this would affect future care. But lets work together to encourage enough voices speak up and make chiropractic more accessible for all.

Sample patient letter in the comments.

11/25/2024

Thankful for a wonderful caring community! I'll be in the office M-W this week.

07/04/2024

Have a fun and safe holiday!

05/27/2024

Remembering those who gave all. 🇺🇸