HEALTH

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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

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

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

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 PressPass

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed a bill that tightens restrictions on some tobacco products.

By Associated Press , May 12, 2010

Minnesota Health Care Cuts PressPass

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 PressPass

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

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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