Messaging your doctor may cost you at some Minnesota hospitals and clinics
Connecting with your doctor has become as simple as sending a text message using portals like MyChart, but those direct messages could soon cost more than your co-pay.
Connecting with your doctor has become as simple as sending a text message using portals like MyChart, but those direct messages could soon cost more than your co-pay.
Expansion plans follow retirement of north Minneapolis addiction treatment pioneer
A pioneer in addiction treatment is stepping away from the recovery program he built in north Minneapolis. Dr. Peter Hayden applied a culturally sensitive approach at Turning Point. He leaves behind a very special legacy, but his work could grow with possible expansion plans after he leaves.
A pioneer in addiction treatment is stepping away from the recovery program he built in north Minneapolis. Dr. Peter Hayden applied a culturally sensitive approach at Turning Point. He leaves behind a very special legacy, but his work could grow with possible expansion plans after he leaves.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Minnesota medical board reprimands physician assistant for undocumented Ivermectin use on COVID patients
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice reprimanded a physician assistant’s license for prescribing a controversial drug for COVID-19 treatment and not documenting it on patient records.
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice reprimanded a physician assistant’s license for prescribing a controversial drug for COVID-19 treatment and not documenting it on patient records.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.
Family says insurance won’t approve life-altering Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment for child
A new treatment could potentially keep a Woodbury boy with a rare condition from spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair,. But standing in the way is the family's insurance, who is refusing to cover the high cost of the one-time procedure.
A new treatment could potentially keep a Woodbury boy with a rare condition from spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair,. But standing in the way is the family's insurance, who is refusing to cover the high cost of the one-time procedure.
Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion of Rochester campus
The Mayo Clinic is launching a major expansion project executives hope can transform health care.
The Mayo Clinic is launching a major expansion project executives hope can transform health care.
Mpls community meeting discusses pollution
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that?s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
A community meeting was held in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis on Monday to discuss pollution coming from a Smith Foundry building that?s in violation of the Clean Air Act.
Shaken Baby Syndrome nonprofit
Turning an incident with their own 6-month-old into a learning lesson, one Scott County couple is looking to help others.
Turning an incident with their own 6-month-old into a learning lesson, one Scott County couple is looking to help others.
RSV surge filling Minnesota pediatrician offices ahead of holidays
Symptoms like coughing and fever look pretty similar to the flu or COVID-19, but testing has revealed it’s only RSV and the common cold on the rise right now.
Symptoms like coughing and fever look pretty similar to the flu or COVID-19, but testing has revealed it’s only RSV and the common cold on the rise right now.
RSV, flu cases on rise in Minnesota
As seasonal gatherings among friends and family begin to rise, Twin Cities pediatricians say so are cases of RSV among Minnesotans.
As seasonal gatherings among friends and family begin to rise, Twin Cities pediatricians say so are cases of RSV among Minnesotans.
Fatwa encourages Muslim families to use donor milk
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care. The Minnesota Islamic Council on Thursday will issue a fatwa, or a religious clarification, to encourage the use of pasteurized donor human breast milk for babies, specifically babies who are preterm, low birth or ill, when a mother's breast milk isn't available, a press release says. This is believed to be the first-of-its-kind Islamic fatwa in the United States, and is a milestone for helping bridge the disparity among babies in Minnesota, the release states.
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care. The Minnesota Islamic Council on Thursday will issue a fatwa, or a religious clarification, to encourage the use of pasteurized donor human breast milk for babies, specifically babies who are preterm, low birth or ill, when a mother's breast milk isn't available, a press release says. This is believed to be the first-of-its-kind Islamic fatwa in the United States, and is a milestone for helping bridge the disparity among babies in Minnesota, the release states.
Groundbreaking decree encourages Muslim families in MN to use donor breast milk for some babies
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care.
Muslim families in Minnesota are encouraged via religious clarification to use donor breast milk for babies who are in intensive care.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows
The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New COVID-19 death disparity study
A new study by University of Minnesota researchers says some workers in professions deemed critical during government shutdowns had a higher COVID-19 mortality rate.
A new study by University of Minnesota researchers says some workers in professions deemed critical during government shutdowns had a higher COVID-19 mortality rate.
Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit inspires future healthcare professionals
A group of about 100 students from around the Twin Cities made the most of a great opportunity on Saturday. Hennepin Healthcare welcomed Black and brown children to learn more about careers in healthcare, for free at its Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit.
A group of about 100 students from around the Twin Cities made the most of a great opportunity on Saturday. Hennepin Healthcare welcomed Black and brown children to learn more about careers in healthcare, for free at its Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit.