Minnesota leaders discuss plans to increase COVID-19 testing
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
Doctors advise preparing an advance care directive amid COVID-19 crisis
With the pandemic, doctors advise people to consider what kind of life decisions they would make and what kind medical care they’d desire.
With the pandemic, doctors advise people to consider what kind of life decisions they would make and what kind medical care they’d desire.
In just weeks, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed flu deaths this season in Minnesota
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
Doctor: Don't risk your life by avoiding emergency rooms due to the coronavirus
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
COVID-19 crisis creating 'perfect storm' for increase in postpartum depression
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.
Pregnancy amid COVID-19: Doctors report surprising, promising findings
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
Steps cardiac patients can take to avoid emergency rooms amid COVID-19 pandemic
One of the high risk factors for ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 is having heart disease, so people who have a history of cardiac problems need to take extra precautions at the moment.
One of the high risk factors for ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 is having heart disease, so people who have a history of cardiac problems need to take extra precautions at the moment.
M Health Fairview designates 2 more hospitals in St. Paul, Edina as COVID-19 care facilities
M Health Fairview is designating two more of its hospitals in St. Paul and Edina as specialty care facilities for COVID-19 patients.
M Health Fairview is designating two more of its hospitals in St. Paul and Edina as specialty care facilities for COVID-19 patients.
Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Mayo Clinic leads research on 'encouraging' plasma treatment for COVID-19
As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.
As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.
Patients urge re-opening of pain clinics under stay-at-home order
“When it goes off, it's similar to an electric fence," explained Dan Lawrenz. "It's pretty intense pain.”
“When it goes off, it's similar to an electric fence," explained Dan Lawrenz. "It's pretty intense pain.”
Children’s MN announces pay cuts that go until Christmas
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors worry people are avoiding emergency care due to COVID-19 fears as ER visits drop
Minnesota health leaders say coronavirus fears may have some people staying home and avoiding visits to the doctor or hospital when they need treatment.
Minnesota health leaders say coronavirus fears may have some people staying home and avoiding visits to the doctor or hospital when they need treatment.
COVID-19 presents a bigger risk to those with muscle disorders
We know that people with heart disease, lung conditions, and diabetes are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. But so are people with muscle disorders.
We know that people with heart disease, lung conditions, and diabetes are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. But so are people with muscle disorders.
University of Minnesota asks legislature for $20 million to conduct 20,000 COVID-19 tests per day
The University of Minnesota is asking the Minnesota Legislature for $20 million to implement a COVID-19 testing plan.
The University of Minnesota is asking the Minnesota Legislature for $20 million to implement a COVID-19 testing plan.
ACLU files lawsuit seeking release of some inmates from Moose Lake prison due to pandemic
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its response to the coronavirus outbreak at Moose Lake Correctional Facility.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Corrections over its response to the coronavirus outbreak at Moose Lake Correctional Facility.
Minnesota's medical cannabis program sees 20 percent increase in participating patients since 2019
The number of patients participating in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program has increased 20 percent since this time last year, according to the latest data released by the state.
The number of patients participating in Minnesota’s medical cannabis program has increased 20 percent since this time last year, according to the latest data released by the state.
HealthPartners announces new method to disinfect N95 masks up to 10 times
HealthPartners says it has developed a way to disinfect N95 masks so they can be reused by healthcare professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HealthPartners says it has developed a way to disinfect N95 masks so they can be reused by healthcare professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'It is done': Gov. Walz signs long-awaited emergency insulin bill into law
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act into law Wednesday, establishing an emergency insulin program for the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act into law Wednesday, establishing an emergency insulin program for the state.
FDA authorizes first-of-its-kind low-cost ventilator developed by U of M researchers
The U.S . Food and Drug Administration has authorized the production of a low-cost ventilator developed and designed by University of Minnesota researchers.
The U.S . Food and Drug Administration has authorized the production of a low-cost ventilator developed and designed by University of Minnesota researchers.