HEALTH CARE
Nursing homes get financial bump as lawmakers OK health care bill
By Danielle Killey Nursing homes and other care facilities will get more state money than they have seen in years. Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, said the budget plan lawmakers approved last week inc...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:40 PM
Change fatigue in health care
The patient was at the hospital for a straightforward same-day surgery but the admission process fell far short of efficient. She was directed hither and yon - first to the registration desk, then to ...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 3:39 PM
Privilege vs. Rights: an Important Distinction
When I was in grade school, Mr. Dexter, the bus mechanic, gave a speech to us kids about proper bus safety and how if we didn't comply, we wouldn't be allowed the transport. He'd say with authority, "...
Posted on 1/24/13 at 9:19 AM
National Health Care ?
Will Democrats throw granny under the bus ? National Health Care will : ration health care, cut off Medicaid, cut off care for seniors/elderly, is an issue off life and death. Obama Care=death penalty...
Posted on 8/10/09 at 6:09 PM
Caring Careers
High school students take a look at careers in day care and heath careJune 13, 2012
Board on Aging publishes Health Care Choices booklet for seniors
The 2011 edition of the Minnesota Health Care Choices booklet is now available online and in printed form from Area Agencies on Aging and the Senior LinkAge Line.December 08, 2010
Medicare enrollment alert: Dates and benefit changes senior should know
The Minnesota Department of Commerce would like seniors who rely on Medicare for their health care needs to be aware of a number of changes next year that will affect their benefits.By Staff Report , November 20, 2010
Expanded statewide health care quality report published
Minnesotans will be able to see quality measures for clinics and hospitals across the state in a new report published by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on Nov. 18.By Staff Report , November 20, 2010
Tanning salon feels burned about new tax
By Celeste Beam , April 07, 2010
Commentary - Peterson explains 'no' vote
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, Democrat-Minnesota, issued the following statement Sunday night explaining why he voted against an historic health care reform bill that was approved on a 219-212 vote.March 24, 2010
Collin Peterson explains his 'no' vote on health care reform
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, Democrat-Minnesota, issued the following statement Sunday night explaining why he voted against an historic health care reform bill that was approved on a 219-212 vote.By Staff Report , March 22, 2010
MeritCare's Detroit Lakes clinic to expand
The MeritCare Clinic in Detroit Lakes, Minn., will undergo a major expansion and renovation project to add same-day surgery and additional diagnostic services.By Patrick Springer , November 07, 2009
Letter - Demand attention to health care
We are so fortunate to have Senators Klobuchar and Franken on board supporting the health care reform proposals currently before Congress. They have been quite clear in their support for a public option.October 21, 2009
Local forum will address health care issues
The Douglas County Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) will sponsor an open forum on health care issues.October 02, 2009
Karl Rove criticizes Obama's health care proposal
By By Amy Dalrymple, The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , October 02, 2009
Peterson calls out Obama on health care
By By Kristin M. Daum, The Forum , September 09, 2009
Website offers health costs
Minnesotans can go to a website to get an idea about how much health-care providers charge for some services.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , September 02, 2009
Health care forum in Bemidji shows people are wary of government's involvement
Jane Erwin drove from Hoffman to Bemidji Monday to tell U.S. Representative Collin Peterson that government shouldn’t expand its role in health care. Unemployed, Erwin said Congress should have done more for jobs than for health care.By By Brad Swenson, Bemidji Pioneer , August 21, 2009
Federal health changes will cost state millions
Minnesota leaders are bracing for a fiscal fallout as federal policymakers debate health-care reform proposals costing $1 trillion.By Don Davis , August 18, 2009
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