Allina's WestHealth ER, urgent care in Plymouth to close during nurses strike
The urgent care and emergency department at Allina Health's WestHealth campus in Plymouth, Minnesota will be closed starting 5 a.m. Sunday until 7 a.m. Wednesday as union nurses go on a three-day strike for fair pay and benefits.
Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held at MOA
The annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk was held Saturday morning at the Mall of America.
Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff
Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.
90,000 US COVID-19 deaths since June were preventable, Kaiser Family Foundation says
The analysis estimated how many COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated adults and could have been prevented since June 2021 “when safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines became widely available to all adults in the U.S.”
CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8
The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
Hastings hospital to close birth center, blames declining birth rates
For nearly 70 years, Regina Hospital's Birth Center in Hastings has served thousands of moms and their babies. On Thursday, Allina Health announced their decision to shutter it in less than four months on February 3, 2022.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
Arizona woman speaks out after giving birth to 14-pound baby
For one Arizona family, their newborn baby may have set a new record for the largest baby to be born at one Phoenix area hospital.
Minnesota court: Workers’ comp can’t cover medical marijuana
Workers’ compensation for injured employees doesn’t cover medical marijuana, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, because the drug remains illegal under federal law.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
Federal judge lets Minnesota health systems' vaccine mandates stay
A federal judge is allowing Minnesota health systems' COVID-19 employee vaccine mandates to remain in effect, saying dozens of health care workers who sued hadn't met a high legal bar to block them.
DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.