Home care workers rally at State Capitol calling for lawmakers' support amid pandemic
Home care workers and those they provide for held a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday calling on lawmakers to take action and support their critical service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home care workers and those they provide for held a rally at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday calling on lawmakers to take action and support their critical service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fairview laying off over 400 employees at St. Joseph's, Bethesda
M Health Fairview is laying off more than 400 employees between two of its hospitals in St. Paul, Minnesota—Bethesda and St. Joseph’s.
M Health Fairview is laying off more than 400 employees between two of its hospitals in St. Paul, Minnesota—Bethesda and St. Joseph’s.
Fairview to cut 900 jobs, convert Bethesda to homeless shelter
M Health Fairview announced Monday it will cut 900 jobs as it coverts Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness and transfer the patients in the hospital’s COVID-19 unit to the nearby St. Joseph’s Hospital.
M Health Fairview announced Monday it will cut 900 jobs as it coverts Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness and transfer the patients in the hospital’s COVID-19 unit to the nearby St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Over 200 Allina health care workers go on strike in Twin Cities
More than 200 Allina health care workers at hospitals in the Twin Cities went on strike Monday morning.
More than 200 Allina health care workers at hospitals in the Twin Cities went on strike Monday morning.
Allina health care workers to strike at Minneapolis, Shakopee hospitals next week
More than 200 health care workers employed by Allina Health are set to strike for two days next week after their initially planned strike in early September was postponed after Allina management threatened legal action regarding any picketing during the strike.
More than 200 health care workers employed by Allina Health are set to strike for two days next week after their initially planned strike in early September was postponed after Allina management threatened legal action regarding any picketing during the strike.
Minnesota embarks on 4-week targeted COVID-19 testing push with free tests, regardless of symptoms
The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state.
The Minnesota Department of Health is embarking on a four-week push to increase access to “no barrier” COVID-19 testing in response to an increase in community spread of the disease across the state.
Mayo Clinic launches new tool to track spread of COVID-19 nationwide
The Mayo Clinic is launching a new tool to track the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.
The Mayo Clinic is launching a new tool to track the spread of COVID-19 nationwide.
Hennepin Healthcare security guard fired for dragging patient reinstated
A security guard fired for dragging a patient out of Hennepin Healthcare is back on the job Wednesday after being reinstated through arbitration.
A security guard fired for dragging a patient out of Hennepin Healthcare is back on the job Wednesday after being reinstated through arbitration.
3 Minnesota hospital systems impacted by data breach of patient information
Children's Minnesota, Regions Hospital, and Gillette Children's are notifying families impacted by a data breach of patient information. It is unclear how many were impacted.
Children's Minnesota, Regions Hospital, and Gillette Children's are notifying families impacted by a data breach of patient information. It is unclear how many were impacted.
Flu shots in stock in Minnesota: Where to get one
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Where to get your flu shot in Minnesota
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Minneapolis opens free COVID-19 testing, flu shot clinics throughout September starting Thursday
Free COVID-19 testing and flu shot clinics begin opening in a number of Minneapolis neighborhoods Thursday.
Free COVID-19 testing and flu shot clinics begin opening in a number of Minneapolis neighborhoods Thursday.
HealthPartners opens enrollment for 1,500 people in COVID-19 vaccine trial
HealthPartners announced Wednesday that it will be enrolling at least 1,500 people in a clinical trial that will determine whether a vaccine developed by Oxford University researchers is effective at preventing COVID-19. HealthPartners is the only health system in Minnesota involved in the Phase 3 clinical trial, which is led by Oxford and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
HealthPartners announced Wednesday that it will be enrolling at least 1,500 people in a clinical trial that will determine whether a vaccine developed by Oxford University researchers is effective at preventing COVID-19. HealthPartners is the only health system in Minnesota involved in the Phase 3 clinical trial, which is led by Oxford and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
Minnesota to get new COVID-19 saliva testing lab that will double state's testing capacity
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Black newborns die less when treated by Black doctors rather than white doctors, U of M study finds
A new study from the University of Minnesota found that Black newborns die less when treated by Black doctors rather than white doctors.
A new study from the University of Minnesota found that Black newborns die less when treated by Black doctors rather than white doctors.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Care facilities already stretched thin by COVID-19 say staffing shortages biggest threat to industry
A group home in North Branch, Minnesota got some attention this week when a copy of its COVID-19 preparedness policy was posted on social media.
A group home in North Branch, Minnesota got some attention this week when a copy of its COVID-19 preparedness policy was posted on social media.
Minnesota 1 of 4 states in pilot group to plan roll out of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota is one of four states selected by the federal government to be part of a pilot group looking at how to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, state health officials said Monday.
Minnesota is one of four states selected by the federal government to be part of a pilot group looking at how to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, state health officials said Monday.
Wild deliver 100 teddy bears to young fans at Children's Hospital to celebrate team's return to ice
To celebrate the Minnesota Wild’s return to the ice, former team captain Wes Walz and mascot Nordy delivered 100 teddy bears to young fans at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul Wednesday morning.
To celebrate the Minnesota Wild’s return to the ice, former team captain Wes Walz and mascot Nordy delivered 100 teddy bears to young fans at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul Wednesday morning.