Children's vaccination rates in Minnesota continue to fall, MDH data show
Children's immunization rates in Minnesota continue to get worse, according to Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) data.
After a year on waiting list, MN teen gets heart transplant
Courage sometimes hides in small places. For the better part of six months, it’s been living in room 5-686 at St. Marys Hospital. The name on the door and on the charts inside belongs to Aidden Tilly, a 14-year-old Minnesota boy with draining energy and endless hope.
Minnesota IVF coverage mandate likely on hold for now
A bill requiring Minnesota health insurance to include infertility treatment — including IVF — is looking like it’ll need to wait for another round.
Fertility coverage bill slows down at MN Capitol
A bill that would require health insurance to cover fertility treatment, including IVF, in Minnesota, is seeing a slow down at the State Capitol. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
‘Fairer’ debt bill at Minnesota Legislature
Medical debt is less likely to be a big gut punch to families under a new set of rules the Minnesota House is expected to pass on Monday. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Wisconsin husband and wife perfect match for kidney donation
Since they got married more than 20 years ago, Corey O'Neil and Julie Skog-O'Neil always knew they were a perfect match. They just didn't realize how true that sentiment would become many years later.
Wisconsin couple shares organ donation story
A Wisconsin couple had a rare perfect match for kidney donation. Julie Skog-O'Neil became a match to donate a kidney to her husband, Corey O'Neil. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the story.
After son needed transplant at 19 months, MN parents urge others to become donors
At two months old, both of Coyle's kidneys were shot. More than a year later, after months of waiting, Coyle got what his parents prayed for and what he needed desperately: a kidney transplant. Now, the Faribault family is urging others to sign up to become donors.
MN parents urge people to become organ donors
After their son needed a transplant at 19 months, two Minnesota parents are encouraging others to become organ donors. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Minnesota hospitals sound alarm over measles cases, vaccination rates
If vaccination rates don't increase in Minnesota, our state could see an outbreak of a dangerous and serious infection.
Concerns over possible measles outbreak in MN
Minnesota hospitals officials are concerned over measles cases and vaccination rates in Minnesota in relation to the disease. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has the latest.
Minnesotans without health insurance hits all-time low
The uninsured rate in Minnesota has reached an all-time low, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) released on Wednesday.
Gender transition insurance coverage could be required under new bill
Insurance companies covering services for people seeking to change the identity of their gender could become required under Minnesota law.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Losing money, MN pharmacists ask legislators for help
Minnesota’s independent pharmacists are pleading for help at the State Capitol, hoping a couple of changes to the law can keep them in business.
MN psychologist helps others with circus therapy
Dr. Sherry Walling believes the benefits of play, courage, and teamwork are core elements of mental flourishing. FOX 9's Leah Beno shares more about how Dr. Walling is helping others through circus therapy.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
IVF, abortion and trans care coverage mandates considered by MN lawmakers
In vitro fertilization (IVF), abortion, and gender-affirming care are all on track to be mandatory in Minnesota health insurance coverage.
Minnesota pharmacist discriminated against woman for denying morning-after pill, court rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a pharmacist who refused to provide emergency contraceptives to a customer because of his personal beliefs engaged in discrimination.
In a first, VP Kamala Harris visits MN abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on Thursday, marking what her office said was the first time a president or vice president has toured a facility that performs abortions, as the White House escalates its defense of reproductive rights in this year's election.