Mayo Clinic sued over COVID-19 vaccine mandate termination
Less than five months after firing more than 700 employees who failed to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 vaccine by its self-imposed deadline, Mayo Clinic is facing a lawsuit from one former employee.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
Baby formula shortage: Here are the safe substitutes
As the nationwide baby formula shortage continues, the state of Minnesota has created a list of WIC-approved substitutes for Similac formula products.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
First Black nurse at Gillette Children’s Hospital continues to break barriers, change lives
"We can be the change we want to see:" Tammy Sinkfield-Morey, the first Black nurse to ever work at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, continues to break barriers.
Doctors advise parents to be on lookout for hepatitis in children
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are asking parents to be on the lookout for signs of hepatitis in their children.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Minneapolis again recommends masks as COVID-19 cases rise
Roughly two months after Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors lifted the city's mask mandate, the Minneapolis Health Department has announced it now is strongly recommends everyone – vaccinated or not – again wear masks in indoor public settings and businesses.
Hennepin Healthcare works to inspire Black youth to become doctors
Black physicians are drastically underrepresented in medicine. Hennepin Healthcare is trying to change that.
Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure
President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.
Report: Minnesota's Medicaid needs more culturally relevant care, community access
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services recommends changes in the state’s Medicaid program to improve racial equity for Black Minnesotans born in the U.S.
Lawmakers reach deal to extend buy-down of Minnesota health insurance premiums
Minnesota lawmakers have struck a $716 million deal extending the state's reinsurance program to prevent surging health insurance premiums on the individual market.
Elodie has a new heart: Minnetrista infant undergoes successful transplant surgery
Elodie Baker was three months old when we reported that she was one of 52 infants waiting for a heart transplant in the United States. She was the youngest child from Minnesota on the list. On Sunday, her family shared some good news:
Allina Health changes COVID-19 visitor limit policy
Although masking and social distancing will still be required within Allina Health facilities, the health care provider announced Friday a loosening of its rules for inpatient visitors.
Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Twin Cities air pollution contributes to health disparities
Minnesota has successfully lowered some dangerous components of air pollution, but a new modeling study shows contaminated air still contributes to an alarming number of premature deaths.
Promising pain treatment helps young Cold Spring woman get life back on track
After having routine surgery Jaida Vogel developed a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, which left her in extreme pain, with her knee in a brace and her either on crutches or in a wheelchair. But now she's hoping to get her life back with a new treatment.
Trial scheduled in fatal health clinic shooting in Minnesota
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Minnesota man accused of walking into a medical clinic and opening fire, killing one staff member and wounding four others last year.
Burnsville family raises awareness for rare disease
Monday marks Rare Disease Day, and one Burnsville family is highlighting the impact one uncommon disease has had on their lives – Rett Syndrome.