HEALTH
St. Mary’s to host blood screening
St. Mary’s Innovis Health, in cooperation with Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary, will be hosting a blood screening program Sept. 27-Oct. 1 from 7-10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Innovis Health, Hospital Lower Level, Detroit Lakes.August 27, 2010
Vaccines needed for school
Area clinics are seeing an increase in patients this month, mainly due to the fact that it’s back-to-school time. “We do the routine immunizations before kindergarten and before seventh grade,” Dr. Jon Larson, managing physician partner at Sanford Health Clinic in Detroit Lakes, said.By Pippi Mayfield , August 27, 2010
State joins nationwide crackdown on bogus health insurance 
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson and the Federal Trade Commission have announced a joint national law enforcement crackdown against fake health insurance companies that advertise affordable coverage but don’t cover medical bills when customers get sick.
August 12, 2010
‘One red cent’ gives Fargo company unwanted publicity -- Discovery Benefits of Fargo is getting its 15 minutes of fame on the Internet
The woman's estimate of her monthly premium was $165.15, but the amount due was $165.16. A form letter generated by computer software informed the woman that her coverage was not “reinstated” due to insufficient payment.
By Patrick Springer, INFORUM , July 08, 2010
'Type O' blood donors needed
United Blood Services is looking for donors to help a patient at Meritcare Hospital in Fargo who is using a significant amount of type O plasma.
March 23, 2010
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.
By Pippi Mayfield , 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.
By Pippi Mayfield , 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
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