Health care hero who died of COVID-19 ‘sacrificed everything for anybody he could help’
A manager of several Twin Cities metro area assisted living facilities is being remembered after he died from COVID-19 earlier this month after weeks on the front line of the pandemic.
Majority of 23,000 US nurses surveyed report having to reuse disposable PPE
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
'Give us masks and gowns': Nurses march to Minnesota State Capitol over PPE concerns
Nurses rallied outside a St. Paul hospital and marched to the Capitol to speak out about the amount of available personal protective equipment. They say there isn’t enough PPE in order to do their jobs safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WWII veteran who raised millions for UK health service to be knighted
Tom Moore, who is lauded for raising millions for the NHS in the U.K., will be knighted for his selfless service.
Minnesota man receives applause from hospital staff after recovering from COVID-19
For anyone, getting released from the hospital is cause for celebration, but when you are recovering from COVID-19, it can feel like a medical miracle.
Minnesota Nurses Association worried hospitals aren’t prepared for a surge in COVID-19 patients
While the state moves to reopen, Minnesota nurses are sounding the alarm about a continued shortage of protective equipment for health care workers.
United Hospital nurse terminated for wearing hospital-issued scrubs instead of personal ones
A former United Hospital nurse is speaking out after he was terminated for violating hospital policies he says he did to protect his co-workers and his family.
What concerns Minnesota hospital workers about resuming elective surgeries
Starting Monday, the state of Minnesota loosened restrictions on elective surgeries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some hospital workers are concerned by the state’s latest move.
Minneapolis ICU nurse shares sobering look at 'extreme' impact of COVID-19
A nurse who works in the intensive care unit at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is sharing her view of the relentless impact of COVID-19.
Health care workers fighting COVID-19 watch flyover from Minnesota National Guard
Around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers walked out of their hospitals and clinics in the Twin Cities metro to catch a glimpse of a special flyover dedicated to them.
Minnesota National Guard flyover of hospitals Wednesday: Times and locations
The Minnesota National Guard will complete flyovers statewide Wednesday to honor those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Company donates PPE to northeast Minneapolis nursing home, more needed
An agricultural seed company has come to the aid of a Minneapolis nursing home.
2nd Minneapolis Police Department employee tests positive for COVID-19
A second employee within the Minneapolis Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19, according to MPD spokesman John Elder.
Nurses protest outside United Hospital for use of hospital-issued scrubs
Dozens of nurses and healthcare workers protested outside of United Hospital in St. Paul Monday afternoon, calling for hospital leaders to allow them to wear hospital-issued scrubs at work.
Minnesota AG Ellison tackles COVID-19 concerns in Twitter Q&A
Minnesota's attorney general is hoping to address concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He took to Twitter on Friday to answer questions about consumer protection.
Minnesota signs lease for alternative care site in Roseville to address hospital capacity concerns
In an effort to address hospital capacity issues, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a lease for an alternative care site to provide low-level medical care if it is needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota hospitals develop respiratory boxes to protect healthcare workers in emergency rooms
Hospitals are trying to do more to protect health care workers who are on the front lines, and in some cases it means developing new products.
Minnesotans donate thousands of homemade masks in drive to help nursing homes
Thousands upon thousands of homemade masks were donated on Saturday, as fire departments in Minnesota held a drive to collect gear in the fight against COVID-19.
Gov. Walz signs order allowing healthcare workers from other states to work in Minnesota
An executive order signed by Governor Tim Walz will allow out-of-state healthcare workers to join the COVID-19 fight in Minnesota.
First responders honor Hennepin EMS paramedic who died by suicide this week
Multiple law enforcement agencies gathered outside Hennepin County Medical Center Thursday afternoon to show support for a Hennepin County EMS paramedic who died by suicide earlier this week.