HEALTH
Governor to Limit Federal Health Reform in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he plans to limit Minnesota's participation in the federal health care overhaul as much as possible.By Associated Press , August 31, 2010
Preparing for Flu Season
Flu vaccines for this coming season will now contain the H1N1 strain, eliminating the need for two different shots.
By Meagan Millage , August 13, 2010
New AEDs for TRF
Thief River Falls Area Ambulance has placed ten defibrillators across the 1,200 square miles they cover thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health.
By Meagan Millage , August 05, 2010
Use Caution With Contact Lenses
A new study from the journal "Pediatrics" studied medical device-related emergency room visits over two years. The results published last week may be eye-opening.
By Meagan Millage , August 04, 2010
Sanford Health Unveils New Name
Sanford Health-MeritCare officially introduced the merged entity's new brand on Tuesday as Sanford Health.By Associated Press , July 21, 2010
Grand Forks Closer to New Wellness Center
A new wellness center in Grand Forks is a few donations away from becoming a reality.By Brady Mallory , July 13, 2010
Senate Investigates Indian Health Service
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The chairman of the Senate's Indian Affairs Committee says the group has launched an investigation into Indian Health Service facilities in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa.By Associated Press , July 01, 2010
Minnesota Nurses to File Strike Notice
Minnesota nurses in an ongoing dispute over staffing and pension issues with 14 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area plan to file a formal strike notice.By Associated Press , June 25, 2010
North Dakota Medical Claims System Delayed
North Dakota's new computer system for processing Medicaid claims is being delayed again.By Associated Press , June 22, 2010
Minnesota Nurses Approve Second Strike
Thousands of Minnesota nurses have voted to authorize another strike on 14 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.By Associated Press , June 22, 2010
Sanford to Drop Meritcare Name
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A major rural health care provider in the U.S. is altering its name.By Associated Press , June 10, 2010
Pawlenty Signs Tobacco Bill 
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed a bill that tightens restrictions on some tobacco products.
By Associated Press , May 12, 2010
Minnesota Health Care Cuts
The House is expected to take up more cuts to health and welfare programs on Tuesday to help balance the state budget.
By Associated Press , May 04, 2010
General Mills to Cut Sodium in Products
General Mills Inc. says it will cut the amount of sodium by 20 percent in a number of its cereals, soups, snacks and other products by 2015.
By Associated Press , April 14, 2010
People in GF Learn About Making Healthy Food Choices, Buying Locally Grown Food
Plains Chiropractic and Acupuncture hosted an event tonight to give people some of the information they need to make healthy food choices.
By Renee Chmiel , April 13, 2010
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