HEALTH
Newest flu report has better news for Minnesota
Minnesota’s H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.
By Don Davis , November 19, 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota draws heat for mailing
A letter Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is sending to its members about the possible cost of health care reform is drawing criticism from reform proponents.By Patrick Springer , November 18, 2009
Sen. Dorgan wants restrictions eased on imported prescription drugs
Responding to a new report today that drug companies are boosting prices this year in anticipation of Congress passing health care reform, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., said he will offer his bill easing restrictions on importation of cheaper drugs as an amendment to the Senate reform bill.By Chuck Haga , November 17, 2009
Peterson lone Minnesota Democrat to vote against health reform bill
The health reform bill passed late Saturday night won’t fix a fiscally unsustainable system, says U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson.By Brad Swenson , November 13, 2009
H1N1 claims seven more victims including one each from Beltrami and Wadena counties
Minnesota health officials report seven more Minnesotans died of the flu at a time when fewer cases were reported across the state.By Don Davis , November 13, 2009
Activists asked to leave Fargo flu vaccination clinic
Two teenage political activists were asked to leave an H1N1 vaccination clinic Monday in Fargo after handing out literature to the pregnant women waiting in line.
By Kristen Daum , November 10, 2009
Detroit Lakes Meritcare clinic to undergo $15 million expansion
Meritcare Clinic in Detroit Lakes on Thursday announced plans for a $15 million expansion and renovation project.
By Nathan Bowe , November 06, 2009
Peterson to vote no on health care reform bill 
Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said he does not support the health care reform bill currently in the House and said he plans to vote against it.
By Staff report , November 06, 2009
MeritCare’s Detroit Lakes clinic to expand
The MeritCare Clinic in Detroit Lakes will undergo a major expansion and renovation project to add same-day surgery and additional diagnostic services.
By Patrick Springer , November 06, 2009
MeritCare to double clinic size in Detroit Lakes expansion
An 33,000-square foot expansion to MeritCare Detroit Lakes is expected to be complete by spring 2011, the health provider announced in a news release this morning.By Staff report , November 05, 2009
Detroit Lakes man faces tough road after discovering he has brain cancer
A little over two weeks ago, Detroit Lakes resident Joshua Anderson, 20, told his parents that he had a headache.
By Vicki Gerdes , November 04, 2009
MeritCare, Sanford Health set to combine Monday
The merger of MeritCare with Sanford Health will require blending management expertise, linking sophisticated information systems and a melding of corporate cultures.
By Patrick Springer , November 02, 2009
Fargo flu clinic won't allow people to stand inside while waiting for vaccine Saturday
People who arrive early for Cass County’s H1N1 vaccination clinic Saturday morning will have to wait outside, so health officials said they don’t want lines forming before the clinic opens.
By Kristen Daum , October 30, 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota explains H1N1 vaccine coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota today issued a press release concerning H1N1 vaccine coverage.
By Staff report , October 30, 2009
State confirms 2 more deaths due to H1N1 flu
Minnesota health officials confirmed two more deaths from H1N1 flu Wednesday as more schools report flu outbreaks and the number of people hospitalized continues to rise.
By Don Davis , October 29, 2009
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Acupuncture, LESSON #1
It was not my original intent to try to learn acupuncture, but since I seem to be getting poked all the time, and Ping is studying so hard and we have a tutor in the house every day... My first lesson is what can and can not be cured with needles. Infections, broken bones, viral disease
Posted by: Brad56501 on Oct 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM | A Laker In ChinaOUR VOICES Franken: Keep it simple
Any new federal health-care rules need to include paperwork reduction measures already in force in Minnesota, U.S. Sen. Al Franken says. “Doctors and nurses should spend their time and resources dealing with patients, not paperwork,” the Minnesota Democrat wrote to key committee chairme
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:16 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty seeks health-insurance compact
Tim Pawlenty wants fellow governors to sign onto his idea to set health-insurance standards and allow people to buy policies across state lines "Health insurance is an area that would benefit from a consistent set of standards to enable true market competition to flourish nationally," Paw
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 21, 2009 at 5:53 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Lawmakers expect health bill
Rep. Huntley
A trio of Minnesota legislators returned from Washington impressed with the enthusiasm of the state's congressional delegation about passing a health-care reform bill
A Poll About Acupuncture
Today was actually day four of treating high blood pressure using acupuncture and this time I did feel some pain from one of the needles, but no more than a normal vaccination type shot. (And out of 200+ needles total I'm thinking that's pretty darn impressive) I've longed believed that acupu
Posted by: Brad56501 on Oct 14, 2009 at 9:17 PM | A Laker In ChinaOUR VOICES Pawlenty: Buy insurance from other states
Gov. Pawlenty
Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes three health-care changes that he says will save the state and consumers money, including allowing Minnesotans to buy health insurance fr
She's Happiest When She's Stabbing Me
Today was day two of being an acupuncture patient, and after it was over I felt pretty darn good ! There was a total new sensation that I hadn't expected. After all the needles are applied I'm supp
OUR VOICES Minnesota lawmakers head to D.C.
Three Minnesota lawmakers plan two days of meeting about the national health care debate in Washington. Reps. Tom Huntley of Duluth and Erin Murphy of St. Paul and Sen. Linda Berglin of Minneapolis plan to use Tuesday and Wednesday to lobby the Minnesota congressional delegation to support health i
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 12, 2009 at 2:26 PM | Capitol Chatter
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