HOSPITAL
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
Hospital talks off; lawmakers still want Minnesota ownership required
By Don Davis Minnesota leaders say they are relieved that talks ended Wednesday that could have allowed University of Minnesota health facilities to be governed by out-of-state owners, but lawmakers s...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 7:11 PM
You'll like sharing your hospital room. Really.
American hospitals have spent millions of dollars scrapping old-fashioned patient wards and double rooms in favor of private hospital rooms for everyone. But maybe this strategy is entirely wronghead...
Posted on 3/18/13 at 9:34 AM
Memorial Day Message: Service
Let's heighten the message of service to New Plateaus. Greetings, Readers. On this Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have fought and died for their service for America. In recognizing ...
Posted on 5/28/12 at 12:42 PM
IRS To Audit College Coaches
IRS to audit college coaches salaries ! Sale of corporate sponsorship packages, Compliance Project, and tax exempt organizations. Will alter college athletics business! IRS last year audited non-prof...
Posted on 5/24/10 at 3:23 PM
Stories from State Hospital to be presented in Fergus Falls
The Otter Tail County Historical Society's popular tour Myths & Legends: Stories from the State Hospital kicks off on Friday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m.May 12, 2013
Audit shows Douglas County Hospital is in good shape
Douglas County Hospital is in good financial health. On April 26, the Douglas County Hospital (DCH) Board reviewed and accepted the organization’s audit for 2012. The hospital’s total operating revenues for 2012 were $110.7 million, and total operating expenses were $103.4 million.By Amy Chaffins , May 08, 2013
Attorney general to investigate potential Sanford-Fairview merger
A possible merger between Sanford Health and Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services faces scrutiny from the Minnesota attorney general.By Patrick Springer, Forum News Service , March 29, 2013
Sanford Health in talks to take over Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced today she is investigating a proposed takeover of Twin Cities-based Fairview Health Services by Sanford Health, a health system based in Fargo and Sioux Falls, S.D.March 26, 2013
Bill aims to reduce hospital re-admissions through telehealth technology
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) re-introduced legislation yesterday to expand the use of telehealth technology under Medicare to reduce hospital re-admissions in rural and underserved communities across the nation.March 19, 2013
Sister Patrice retires after five decades of service to hospitals
March 08, 2013
Hospital errors stay flat in 2012, according to report
In its most recent annual report on adverse health events occurring in Minnesota hospitals and outpatient surgical centers, the Minnesota Department of Health found that the total number of adverse events stayed about the same compared to the year before, but more patients experienced serious harm or death related to these events.February 10, 2013
Hospital officers and chairs elected
Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria recently elected new officers and chairs to the hospital board and the medical staff.February 06, 2013
Douglas County Hospital takes steps against flu
Because of widespread influenza activity, Douglas County Hospital is limiting visitors to immediate family members only until further notice.January 11, 2013
Hospital preps for emergencies
An emergency preparedness drill was conducted at Douglas County Hospital (DCH) on November 14 in a joint effort between Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, North Memorial Ambulance, Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Department.November 30, 2012
New critical access hospital to be built in Elbow Lake
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services has been selected to receive more than $24 million from USDA Rural Development to build a new critical access hospital in Elbow Lake and purchase a clinic in Morris.October 06, 2012
Americans are visiting the doctor less frequently, Census Bureau reports
In 2010, working-age adults made an average of 3.9 visits to doctors, nurses or other medical providers, down from 4.8 in 2001, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Among those with at least one such visit, the average number of visits also declined, from 6.4 to 5.4 over the periodOctober 01, 2012
Douglas County Hospital re-designated as level 3 trauma hospital by state
September 19, 2012
A different kind of family
By Leah Stinson, Echo Press Intern , September 05, 2012
Hospitals honored for flu-prevention efforts
Nearly 200 Minnesota hospitals and nursing homes increased their rates of influenza vaccination among their health care workers in 2011-12 as participants in the award-winning FluSafe program of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).August 18, 2012
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