MEDICAL
Legislative notebook: Medical marijuana bill introduced ... for debate next year
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey People who have serious chronic illnesses such as cancer or multiple sclerosis could legally use marijuana to manage symptoms under a bill proposed in the Minnesota Le...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 8:33 AM
Nine Steps to Dealing With Medical Debt
A broken bone, mental health therapy, a long-term illness, a car accident, a premature baby. All of these situationsand so many more unexpected onescan land a family in medical debt. And you cant comp...
Posted on 4/16/13 at 9:27 AM
The EHR: Love it, hate it; here to stay
In a world where information technology is inextricably entwined in how we live (when was the last time you spent more than 24 hours without online access?), it's often baffling to see how slowly heal...
Posted on 4/15/13 at 12:50 PM
How to plan for medical costs in retirement
Recently I discussed the benefits of retiring debt-free and why its important to eliminate credit card debts, mortgages and auto loans. Not only will you have more financial flexibility, but high medi...
Posted on 3/29/13 at 10:02 AM
Living With A Chronic Illness
As many of you know, my middle son {age 17}was diagnosed with Crohns in October of 2012. Crohns is one of those illnesses that you have maybe heard about or know someone with it, but until you have ...
Posted on 1/18/13 at 9:52 AM
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Project Community Connect will be held Thursday, August 26. The goal of this event is to improve community members’ access to vital services they otherwise may not have been aware of.August 20, 2010
Health care reform worries employers
Employers in Fargo-Moorhead are struggling to comply with the sprawling national health reform law that’s taking effect in stages.By Patrick Springer , July 04, 2010
A speedier response time to emergencies
By Celeste Beam , May 07, 2010
Moorhead woman receives double lung transplant
By Mila Koumpilova , February 09, 2010
GAMC lives another month
Low-income Minnesotans who depend on a state program for health care won a one-month extension.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 29, 2010
Medical contract for jail weighed
Although he was not on the agenda at last week’s Douglas County Board meeting, Sheriff Troy Wolbersen went before the commissioners with two issues.By Celeste Beam , December 29, 2009
Minnesota's ambulatory surgical centers to receive $117,625 boost
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar reports that Minnesota’s stand-alone or same-day surgical centers will receive $117,625 in funding to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.December 04, 2009
Medical clinics in Detroit Lakes evacuated due to bomb threat
Several medical clinics in Detroit Lakes were evacuated Wednesday evening due to a bomb threat. The evacuations affected the St. Mary's Innovis Clinic, Meritcare and the 7-Day Clinic.By Jason Adkins , April 19, 2009
Swine expert from Alexandria joins effort to find cure for diabetes
A veterinarian from Alexandria has joined a non-profit group’s effort to find a cure for diabetes.March 21, 2009
Chili feed will help pay medical mission in Honduras
A chili feed benefit will be held Sunday, March 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Glenwood Lutheran Church.March 20, 2009
Comment deadline extended for medical pandemic plan
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced an extension o fhte deadline for online submission of comments regarding a proposed ethical framework for allocating scarce medical resources in a pandemic.March 18, 2009
Medical marijuana bills move ahead
Bills making it legal for severely ill Minnesotans to use marijuana to ease their pain continues moving through the House and Senate. In other news from the Capitol: -Minnesota republicans have introduced bills that would ban abortions designed to select a sex of a child and forbid human cloning. -State legislators are considering a bill to give veterans disabled in action a tax break.By Don Davis, E/P State Capital Bureau , March 05, 2009
Seminar to focus on arthritis, joint pain
To encourage awareness and early diagnosis of arthritis and joint pain, a Community Education seminar will be hosted by the Joint Replacement Center at Douglas County Hospital this month.March 02, 2009
Medical marijuana debate revived
The two sides of the medical marijuana debate lined up Wednesday for another legislative fight as lawmakers said this is the year Minnesota will permit use of the drug as a pain reliever for people suffering from certain illnesses.By Scott Wente , February 12, 2009
Kidney needed for Wadena boy
By Steve Schulz , February 05, 2009
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