Twin Cities doctors use Zoom to help with medical care in Ukraine
Despite their locations, doctors from both the Twin Cities and Ukraine have been bale to share information in an effort to keep all patients safe.
Despite their locations, doctors from both the Twin Cities and Ukraine have been bale to share information in an effort to keep all patients safe.
‘Melanoma Monday’ returns with free cancer screenings
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allina Health will once again be offering free skin cancer screenings as part of its “Melanoma Monday” a week from today on May 2.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allina Health will once again be offering free skin cancer screenings as part of its “Melanoma Monday” a week from today on May 2.
Upcoming photo series shows Vitiligo condition in new light
As a professional photographer, Sharolyn Hagen is used to bringing her subject's inner beauty to the surface - helping people who have Vitiligo see themselves in a different light.
As a professional photographer, Sharolyn Hagen is used to bringing her subject's inner beauty to the surface - helping people who have Vitiligo see themselves in a different light.
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.
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.
Congress approves USPS changes
Congress has sent President Biden a bill that will require the United States Postal Service to deliver mail six days a week, but eliminates certain healthcare funding requirements.
Congress has sent President Biden a bill that will require the United States Postal Service to deliver mail six days a week, but eliminates certain healthcare funding requirements.
Renewed push for health screenings
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Army medical professionals start one-month assignment at Abbott Northwestern
For at least the next month 25 members of the U.S. Army will help assist medical staff at Abbott Northwestern as they deal with their own staffing shortages.
For at least the next month 25 members of the U.S. Army will help assist medical staff at Abbott Northwestern as they deal with their own staffing shortages.
Mayo Clinic fires 700 workers as part of vaccine mandate
The 700 workers come from across the Mayo Clinic network, not just Minnesota, and represent about 1% of its workforce.
The 700 workers come from across the Mayo Clinic network, not just Minnesota, and represent about 1% of its workforce.
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
UnitedHealthcare's ER visit policy draws backlash
UnitedHealthcare is trying to cut down on costly emergency room visits, but the company's tactics are facing a lot of pushback.
UnitedHealthcare is trying to cut down on costly emergency room visits, but the company's tactics are facing a lot of pushback.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Minnesota hospitals face staffing shortages as COVID-19 patient numbers grow
The busiest emergency room in the state of Minnesota says it has seen a growing number of COVID-19 cases and it’s not alone statewide.
The busiest emergency room in the state of Minnesota says it has seen a growing number of COVID-19 cases and it’s not alone statewide.
US officials: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to plead guilty to 3 criminal charges
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, the powerful prescription painkiller that experts say helped touch off an opioid epidemic, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, the DOJ said.
Minnesota to open 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites
Minnesota is opening 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites across the state.
Minnesota is opening 10 COVID-19 saliva testing sites across the state.
Mayo Dr. says women are foregoing important Breast Cancer screenings during pandemic
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, but right now, preventative screenings are down.
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, but right now, preventative screenings are down.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Nurses to picket Brainerd hospital amid contract negotiations
Nurses are planning to hold an informational picket outside of Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota next week amid ongoing contract negotiations, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Nurses are planning to hold an informational picket outside of Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, Minnesota next week amid ongoing contract negotiations, according to the Minnesota Nurses Association.
New guidelines allow indoor visits at assisted living facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.