Dentists, specialty practices turn to technology amid COVID-19 pandemic
As much of the focus remains on health care workers tackling COVID-19, medical professionals of all kinds are still coping with the effects of the virus.
As much of the focus remains on health care workers tackling COVID-19, medical professionals of all kinds are still coping with the effects of the virus.
Positioning, not ventilation could be key to COVID-19 treatment
From the beginning, it has been one of the tell-tale signs of COVID-19: extremely low blood oxygen saturation levels. It may also be a clue to an effective treatment.
From the beginning, it has been one of the tell-tale signs of COVID-19: extremely low blood oxygen saturation levels. It may also be a clue to an effective treatment.
Minnesota House and Senate pass long-awaited insulin affordability legislation
After a year marked by frustration, delays and finger-pointing, lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate passed a long-awaited deal on emergency insulin Tuesday, sending it to the governor for his approval.
After a year marked by frustration, delays and finger-pointing, lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate passed a long-awaited deal on emergency insulin Tuesday, sending it to the governor for his approval.
Coronavirus-infected Washington state woman gives birth while in induced coma
A Washington woman infected with the novel coronavirus says she is a “miracle walking” after giving birth to a baby girl while in a medically induced coma.
A Washington woman infected with the novel coronavirus says she is a “miracle walking” after giving birth to a baby girl while in a medically induced coma.
'I'm scared': Minnesota health care workers continue plea for more PPE
Since the coronavirus pandemic landed in Minnesota, we've been hearing from health care workers about the shortage of PPE. Now, about a month later, for some, that concern remains.
Since the coronavirus pandemic landed in Minnesota, we've been hearing from health care workers about the shortage of PPE. Now, about a month later, for some, that concern remains.
Metro Mobility begins door-to-door services for healthcare workers
Metro Mobility has started 24/7 door-to-door commute services for any person who works at a healthcare facility, the Metropolitan Council announced Monday.
Metro Mobility has started 24/7 door-to-door commute services for any person who works at a healthcare facility, the Metropolitan Council announced Monday.
Minnesota first responders will get notified when called to homes that have COVID-19 cases
First responders in Minnesota will now get a heads up when they're called to a home where there is an active COVID-19 case.
First responders in Minnesota will now get a heads up when they're called to a home where there is an active COVID-19 case.
Wisconsin puts out call for volunteers at hospitals as state prepares for COVID-19 surge
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling on active and retired health care professionals to volunteer to help in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is calling on active and retired health care professionals to volunteer to help in the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
3M files lawsuit against company selling N95 masks in New York City for 500% above listed price
3M has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey-based company, alleging that the company attempted to sell N95 respirator masks for overpriced rates amid the coronavirus pandemic.
3M has filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey-based company, alleging that the company attempted to sell N95 respirator masks for overpriced rates amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hennepin Healthcare starts trials on antiviral drug showing promise with severe COVID-19 cases
A drug that is showing some early success in treating severe cases of COVID-19 is now being studied in trials by Hennepin Healthcare.
A drug that is showing some early success in treating severe cases of COVID-19 is now being studied in trials by Hennepin Healthcare.
North Memorial Ambulance turns to Ghostbusters-like backpack to disinfect rigs
As supplies become harder to come by, ambulance crews like other health care workers are having to figure out alternatives.
As supplies become harder to come by, ambulance crews like other health care workers are having to figure out alternatives.
Minnesota lawmakers reach agreement on emergency insulin program, could pass legislation Tuesday
Minnesota lawmakers reached an agreement Wednesday on insulin affordability legislation.
Minnesota lawmakers reached an agreement Wednesday on insulin affordability legislation.
Sick people avoid ERs, due to fears of COVID-19
People who need urgent medical care are not going to emergency rooms because they are afraid they will contract COVID-19, resulting in worsening conditions
People who need urgent medical care are not going to emergency rooms because they are afraid they will contract COVID-19, resulting in worsening conditions
"It's our armor": MN Nurses Association President on frustrations surrounding amount of PPE protections
As more people begin to wear masks in public, Minnesota healthcare workers are dealing with more competition for PPE supplies. Minnesota Nurses Association President Mary Turner joined the FOX 9 News to talk about the current state of protections for nurses and other healthcare workers.
As more people begin to wear masks in public, Minnesota healthcare workers are dealing with more competition for PPE supplies. Minnesota Nurses Association President Mary Turner joined the FOX 9 News to talk about the current state of protections for nurses and other healthcare workers.
Minnesota Somali refugee fashioning protective masks amid new CDC order
The CDC has recommended all Americans wear some type of mask while out in public, so several women in Minnesota’s Somali community are stepping up to find materials and make them.
The CDC has recommended all Americans wear some type of mask while out in public, so several women in Minnesota’s Somali community are stepping up to find materials and make them.
Minnesota hospitals say they're losing $31 million a day amid coronavirus
Minnesota hospitals say they're hemorrhaging money even before the coronavirus pandemic peaks, and accuse state health officials of working too slowly to deliver needed funding.
Minnesota hospitals say they're hemorrhaging money even before the coronavirus pandemic peaks, and accuse state health officials of working too slowly to deliver needed funding.
White House considering direct payments to hospitals to cover COVID-19 treatment for uninsured
The news came the same day that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 1 million for the first time.
The news came the same day that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed 1 million for the first time.
Doctors: Common treatments for injuries like broken bones could lag during COVID-19 response
As the weather warms up, doctors are asking people to be extra careful when out on bikes, scooters, ATVs or anything outdoors, because a trip to the hospital strains the healthcare system more and could lead to lesser treatment for patients.
As the weather warms up, doctors are asking people to be extra careful when out on bikes, scooters, ATVs or anything outdoors, because a trip to the hospital strains the healthcare system more and could lead to lesser treatment for patients.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 26% of 1,550 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, 24 total deaths
The state of Wisconsin reported 1,550 cases of COVID-19 Monday and 24 deaths related to the virus, up from 16 deaths Tuesday.
The state of Wisconsin reported 1,550 cases of COVID-19 Monday and 24 deaths related to the virus, up from 16 deaths Tuesday.
New model predicts Minnesota's infection peak will arrive earlier, be less severe
A new model of the coronavirus spread in the U.S. predicts the peak in Minnesota won’t be as severe as officials feared, but it will hit earlier than they had hoped.
A new model of the coronavirus spread in the U.S. predicts the peak in Minnesota won’t be as severe as officials feared, but it will hit earlier than they had hoped.