Minnesota healthcare providers still reeling 4 years after start of pandemic
Four years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems are still experiencing the long-term impacts.
Former NICU patient returns to NICU as nurse 30 years later
Nearly three decades after she was treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, a Twin Cities woman is back taking care of premature babies there as a NICU nurse.
SNAP expansion could cover medical expenses under MN proposal
SNAP benefits could be expanded throughout Minnesota to cover medical assessments under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Woodbury family wins fight with insurance over son's treatment
After seven months of battling their insurance provider, a Woodbury couple finally received approval for their son to receive a life-altering treatment.
MN woman back in the spotlight after recovery from brain injury
Years after being hurt in a fall, Marie Cooney is celebrating her return to the Xcel Energy Center as a spotlight operator, as she recovers from a brain injury.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
End-of-life medical options law makes rare progress in Minnesota Legislature
For the first time in nine years, there’s progress for a bill to allow terminal patients the choice to get medication that will cause their death.
Hennepin EMS sets standard with ambulance patient weighing system
Emergency medical service professionals need to know a patient’s weight before they can properly administer medication. However, up until recently, there has not been an easy way to learn that information.
Sports betting, flavored nicotine, Minnesota flag: Capitol roundup
Some of the most interesting proposals this legislative session, including legalizing sports betting and banning flavored nicotine, were at the center of the action at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
St. Paul hearing clinic offers new rotary chair technology to aid balance issues
Walking with a cane for the last five years, but dealing with balance issues since he was a kid, Steve Guthrie jumped at the chance to test out a new rotary chair.
Change Healthcare cyberattack cripples healthcare providers: What to know
Change Healthcare processes 14-15 billion transactions a year and touches one in every three patient records. A cyberattack has left healthcare providers reeling nationwide.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Plymouth family raising awareness on rare disease
Thursday, Feb. 29, marks the rarest day of this leap year. It is also Rare Disease Day and a Plymouth family is raising awareness about new legislation and their experience in the hope of helping others.
Children and long COVID-19: M Health Fairview opens clinic to treat symptoms
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, a Twin Cities hospital system saw a rise in patients suffering from symptoms similar to long COVID-19, such as brain fog, extreme fatigue and headaches.
