HEALTH
A little help from friends -- Short-term rehab gets patients moving 
On Jan. 25, Jan Axton had back surgery. She was in terrible pain, had to wear a back brace and couldn’t get around.
February 26, 2010
Sanford Health gets OK to sell insurance in North Dakota
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm announced Wednesday that he has given Sanford, which is affiliated with Fargo MeritCare, approval to sell health insurance plans in North Dakota.
By Patrick Springer , February 04, 2010
Blood drive is successful
The Detroit Lakes Christian Women’s Club recorded more than 50 units of blood that was donated to the United Blood Services on Dec. 19.
January 29, 2010
Caregivers retreat set Feb. 15 at Holy Rosary
At least seven years ago, Marlis DelMain added a new job title to her life: caregiver.
January 29, 2010
Minnesota sees 13 percent jump in AIDS cases
The number of reported AIDS cases in Minnesota jumped 13 percent last year to a 17-year high, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Tuesday.
By John Myers , January 27, 2010
Shortage of nursing home staff blamed for falls in Minnesota
Some Minnesota nursing homes simply do not have enough employees to prevent residents from falling, two Minnesota Senate committees heard Thursday.
By Don Davis , January 22, 2010
Thumper Pond reopens after illness outbreak
Thumper Pond resort in Ottertail has reopened after voluntarily closing earlier this week because of an outbreak of illness.
By Louis Hoglund , January 09, 2010
One of Fargo's first babies in 2010 dies
New Year’s Day brings the promise and hope of new beginnings. But for a West Fargo couple, a joyful new beginning as parents was soon met with tragedy.
By Kelly Smith , January 07, 2010
Fargo mother comatose after illness
Samantha “Sami” Rudolph-Zebley, a Fargo mother of two and day care provider, is comatose and fighting for her life at Fargo’s Innovis Health.
By David Samson , January 06, 2010
MeritCare plans on 2010 expansion
MeritCare is embarking upon the new year with a list of resolutions including goals to expand and improve access to medical services.
By Patrick Springer , January 03, 2010
A new look as hospital merges with clinic in Detroit Lakes
For the past couple of years, St. Mary’s Innovis Health in Detroit Lakes has been in the process of a transformation that goes much deeper than a change of name.
By Vicki Gerdes , December 25, 2009
Innovis, MeritCare support latest health care reform bill
MeritCare and Innovis health systems are announcing their support today for the Senate’s latest draft of health care reform legislation.
By Kristen Daum , December 22, 2009
North Dakota senators on board health care reform plan
Revisions to the Senate’s health care reform bill in the past week drew the necessary support of previously hesitant North Dakota Democrats.
By Kristen Daum , December 22, 2009
CDC recalls 800,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine
About 800,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this morning.
By Kristen Daum , December 15, 2009
Fargo teen, H1N1 flu victim, fighting for his life at MeritCare
A 15-year-old Fargo boy who is infected with swine flu is in MeritCare Hospital and fighting for his life, the medical center announced today.
By Patrick Springer , December 14, 2009
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OUR VOICES Senate OKs GAMC veto override
Minnesota senators voted 45-21 Thursday to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a health care program for the poor, even though legislative health leaders are trying to negotiate an agreement with the governor. "I wish the governor had not been so indecisive engaging in this discussion,"
Posted by: Don Davis on Feb 25, 2010 at 5:28 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Health cuts widespread
Huntley, Ludeman
No sta
OUR VOICES Drug company restrictions sought
A coalition of consumer, union and health care-related groups wants to tighten rules dealing with prescription drugs. The coalition calls for laws such as one that would prohibit drug companies from buying records from doctors, a marketing tool that few people know about. Favored laws also would ba
Posted by: Don Davis on Jan 25, 2010 at 5:14 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Dairy complaints come to Capitol
Jaxson, Brooklyn Brouse
Children fussed. Parents cried. Senators were outraged. Bureaucrats explained.
"We have been pushed into the living conditions of a third-wo
OUR VOICES Falls blamed on short staffs
Sens. Gimse, Kubly
Some Minnesota nursing homes simply do not have enough employees to prevent residents from falling, two Minnesota Senate committees heard Thursday.
"I know
OUR VOICES 'Ban the Bug' campaign set
Health officials say that since H1N1 flu vaccinations are available at most clinics, pharmacies and other locations, most Minnesotans should get vaccinated. H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, vaccinations just are becoming available to everyone. They had been limited to high-risk people. Those vacc
Posted by: Don Davis on Jan 9, 2010 at 5:56 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Dems propose health care plan
Phenow, Huntley
Democrats want to use federal money, force counties to pay more and divert other funds to restore health-care coverage to Minnesota's poor.
A program known as Gener
OUR VOICES Klobuchar wants rural docs
An amendment to the U.S. Senate health care bill would help attract doctors to rural areas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., says. Klobuchar's amendment would establish a grant for medical schools to expand or create programs to train doctors in rural medical care and would recruit students who want to
Posted by: Don Davis on Dec 10, 2009 at 6:50 AM | Capitol Chatter
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