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.
Hennepin Healthcare promotes diversity
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit to promote diversity in healthcare. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit to promote diversity in healthcare. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Fairview layoffs impact chaplain staff
Healing is not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. It's that principle that guides Carolyn Browender in her work as a chaplain with Fairview.
Healing is not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. It's that principle that guides Carolyn Browender in her work as a chaplain with Fairview.
Fairview Health employees react to layoffs
Fairview Health's layoffs are impacting the chaplain staff, one employee who is being laid off reacts.
Fairview Health's layoffs are impacting the chaplain staff, one employee who is being laid off reacts.
Promoting diversity in healthcare
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Fairview Health Services eliminates 250 positions
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.
Allina Health Cancer Institute launches AI clinical trial for cancer detection
A clinical trial underway at the Allina Health Cancer Institute is using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer.
A clinical trial underway at the Allina Health Cancer Institute is using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
CVS and Walgreens employees planning a walkout to protest working conditions
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Over 2,000 pharmacy staff members have allegedly agreed to walk out this week to protest working conditions at pharmacies around the U.S.
Mayo Clinic welcomes first therapy mini horse
Equipped with an official vest, ID badge and booties, a mini horse is ready to bring happiness and relaxation to Mayo Clinic's halls.
Equipped with an official vest, ID badge and booties, a mini horse is ready to bring happiness and relaxation to Mayo Clinic's halls.
Allina nurses picket over staffing proposal
Allina Health nurses in the Twin Cities voiced their concerns about a proposal for staffing cuts that could affect patient care.
Allina Health nurses in the Twin Cities voiced their concerns about a proposal for staffing cuts that could affect patient care.
Symposium aims to accelerate progress in spinal cord rehab
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.
Symposium aims to advance spinal cord rehab
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.
Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Science and Advocacy Symposium gathers scientists, clinicians, donors and stakeholders to collaborate on new innovations in spinal cord rehabilitation.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Buffalo teen needs new heart after four surgeries, remains on donor list
She’s had four open heart surgeries in her lifetime, but a transplant was always looming, and now she’s on the donor list, waiting.
She’s had four open heart surgeries in her lifetime, but a transplant was always looming, and now she’s on the donor list, waiting.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Medical assistance fees ended for parents of children with disabilities
Ending additional worry for parents of children with disabilities, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has stopped requiring parents to pay monthly fees for children with disabilities.
Ending additional worry for parents of children with disabilities, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has stopped requiring parents to pay monthly fees for children with disabilities.
Minnesota ambulance service could lose license over staffing shortage
The fate of Altura Ambulance could have serious implications across southeastern Minnesota where several rural ambulance companies are staring at similar predicaments.
The fate of Altura Ambulance could have serious implications across southeastern Minnesota where several rural ambulance companies are staring at similar predicaments.
Allina Health doctors, healthcare professionals vote in favor of forming union
In August, medical providers told FOX 9 the move is not about money, but rather about fixing a "broken" healthcare system that got worse during the pandemic.
In August, medical providers told FOX 9 the move is not about money, but rather about fixing a "broken" healthcare system that got worse during the pandemic.