Advocate encourages more BIPOC communities to say yes to organ donation
Angel Uddin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is advocating for more people in BIPOC communities to say yes to organ donation.
Angel Uddin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is advocating for more people in BIPOC communities to say yes to organ donation.
Over 30K Minnesotans claim $100 reward in latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive push
Minnesota is set to pay out at least $3.1 million in its latest push to get more Minnesotans vaccinated against COVID-19.
Minnesota is set to pay out at least $3.1 million in its latest push to get more Minnesotans vaccinated against COVID-19.
HealthPartners requiring COVID-19, flu vaccinations for staff
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
Fairview, Allina Health will require staff to get COVID-19 vaccine
Fairview and Allina Health are now both requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccines, the health systems announced.
Fairview and Allina Health are now both requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccines, the health systems announced.
FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
Audit finds no overpayments by Minnesota for COVID-19 tests
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
New Minnesota law seeks to reduce maternal mortality, address racial inequities
A new initiative to address racial inequities in healthcare across the state of Minnesota received a boost in funding thanks to the new Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act, which was recently passed by state lawmakers.
A new initiative to address racial inequities in healthcare across the state of Minnesota received a boost in funding thanks to the new Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act, which was recently passed by state lawmakers.
Minnesota nurse surprised with special honor at upcoming All-Star Game
A Twin Cities nurse known for being an all-star in her community received a surprise trip to attend this year's MLB All-Star Game.
A Twin Cities nurse known for being an all-star in her community received a surprise trip to attend this year's MLB All-Star Game.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Doctors still see patients delaying cancer screenings, treatment as pandemic wanes
Doctors in Minnesota say they’re still seeing a patients delaying cancer screenings despite the ease of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Doctors in Minnesota say they’re still seeing a patients delaying cancer screenings despite the ease of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
US blood banks hit ‘unprecedented’ critical shortage
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
The American Red Cross and other organizations are warning Americans about a critical blood shortage and are soliciting donations to help increase the supply.
Allina Health employees will be required to get flu vaccine
Influenza vaccination will be mandatory for all Allina Health employees, starting this flu season, the health care system announced Thursday.
Influenza vaccination will be mandatory for all Allina Health employees, starting this flu season, the health care system announced Thursday.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court dismisses challenge to health law
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
UnitedHealthcare delays policy that would deny coverage for ER visits deemed non-emergencies
Under the pending policy, UnitedHealthcare wouldn't cover ER visits it deems weren't a true emergency.
Under the pending policy, UnitedHealthcare wouldn't cover ER visits it deems weren't a true emergency.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug Biogen, 1st in nearly 20 years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, despite some warnings from independent advisers.
Breast cancer pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat cases
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
A pill used for breast cancer has been shown to help treat certain early-stage, hard-to-treat cases. It was studied in patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
MDH to assisted living residents: Check with your facility about changes as new licensure law goes into effect
The state's assisted living licensure program will change Aug. 1, so the health department wants residents to inquire about potential changes to their services.
The state's assisted living licensure program will change Aug. 1, so the health department wants residents to inquire about potential changes to their services.