Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Hennepin Healthcare hosts summit for Black male youth interested in medical careers
The Black Men with Stethoscopes Youth Summit, hosted by healthcare professionals at Hennepin Healthcare, aims to engage and inspire young Black men ages 12-18 to pursue medical careers. It gives them the opportunity to experience real-life simulations and develop helpful tools for their long-term goals.
The Black Men with Stethoscopes Youth Summit, hosted by healthcare professionals at Hennepin Healthcare, aims to engage and inspire young Black men ages 12-18 to pursue medical careers. It gives them the opportunity to experience real-life simulations and develop helpful tools for their long-term goals.
Minnesota expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 as the state deals with a surge in infections.
The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 as the state deals with a surge in infections.
Community pushback after Hastings hospital announces birth center closing
Expectant mothers in the east metro and healthcare workers got a chance to hear from leaders at Allina Health on Thursday night after learning Regina Hospital will be closing its birth center.
Expectant mothers in the east metro and healthcare workers got a chance to hear from leaders at Allina Health on Thursday night after learning Regina Hospital will be closing its birth center.
'It was really scary:' Minnesota hospitals struggle with COVID surge
Minnesota hospitals are caring for 40 percent more COVID-19 patients since the start of November as the state became the country's worst COVID-19 hotspot this week.
Minnesota hospitals are caring for 40 percent more COVID-19 patients since the start of November as the state became the country's worst COVID-19 hotspot this week.
Regions Hospital, Minnesota providers receive over $1M funding for telehealth services
St. Paul’s Regions Hospital is receiving $1 million of federal funding for telehealth services.
St. Paul’s Regions Hospital is receiving $1 million of federal funding for telehealth services.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
Feds sending emergency medical teams to Minnesota to deal with COVID outbreak
Two United States Department of Defense emergency medical teams will be in Minnesota next week to support staff at HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital, Gov. Walz announced Tuesday.
Two United States Department of Defense emergency medical teams will be in Minnesota next week to support staff at HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital, Gov. Walz announced Tuesday.
Minnesota planning to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults this week
Minnesota is preparing to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults this week regardless of whether the CDC revises its current guidelines.
Minnesota is preparing to expand COVID-19 booster eligibility to all adults this week regardless of whether the CDC revises its current guidelines.
Minnesota's worst-in-nation COVID outbreak gets worse, positivity rate tops 10%
Minnesota's worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 outbreak is getting worse.
Minnesota's worst-in-the-nation COVID-19 outbreak is getting worse.
Itasca County hospitals out of space for critical patients as COVID surges
Itasca County health officials are urging residents to take COVID-19 precautions seriously as facilities have reached capacity for critical patients.
Itasca County health officials are urging residents to take COVID-19 precautions seriously as facilities have reached capacity for critical patients.
Minnesota hospitals strained from influx of COVID-19 patients
Two major hospital systems in Minnesota both made very public pleas Friday -- they need help slowing the spread of COVID-19. And in one case, they need actual help in the form of workers.
Two major hospital systems in Minnesota both made very public pleas Friday -- they need help slowing the spread of COVID-19. And in one case, they need actual help in the form of workers.
3 years after Beltrami County jail inmate's 'tortuous' death, calls for justice continue
More than three years after her son's death inside the Beltrami County jail, an inmate's mother is continuing her call for action.
More than three years after her son's death inside the Beltrami County jail, an inmate's mother is continuing her call for action.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Pediatric ICU nurse aims to prevent burnout with community donations
For more than a year and a half, hospital workers have had to do their jobs under the constant pressure of COVID-19. But Children's Minnesota pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse Grace Brooks says the last three months have been more draining than the peak of the pandemic.
For more than a year and a half, hospital workers have had to do their jobs under the constant pressure of COVID-19. But Children's Minnesota pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse Grace Brooks says the last three months have been more draining than the peak of the pandemic.
MDH takes control of Minneapolis nursing home to 'ensure resident safety'
The Minnesota Department of Health announced it has filed for receivership and assumed control of a Minneapolis nursing home "to protect residents' safety and ensure continued care while operations and management issues" at the facility are addressed.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced it has filed for receivership and assumed control of a Minneapolis nursing home "to protect residents' safety and ensure continued care while operations and management issues" at the facility are addressed.
Minnetrista infant is the youngest Minnesotan waiting for heart transplant
Right now, 52 infants are on the waiting list for a heart transplant in the United States. Three-month-old Elodie Baker of Minnetrista is one of them.
Right now, 52 infants are on the waiting list for a heart transplant in the United States. Three-month-old Elodie Baker of Minnetrista is one of them.
Minnesota hospitals brace for flu season during COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.