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Video: Essentia Health launches 24-hour substance use hotline

Mar 05, 2021 05:56AM ● By Editor

Essentia Health launched a free 24 hour substance use hotline Thursday that seeks to connect patients struggling with substance use directly to appointments for care. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - March 4, 2021

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Registration Information for Vaccination Event on Thursday, March 4

Mar 01, 2021 08:11AM ● By Editor

Officials from the Cook County Emergency Operations Center and Public Health announced today that Sawtooth Mountain Clinic patients age 60-64 with certain underlying medical conditions or social stressors are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. From Cook County Public Health and Human Services - March 1, 2021

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Video: Legislation hopes to keep telehealth changes in effect for Minnesota after pandemic

Feb 28, 2021 07:28AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Hospital Association is also behind the change, saying it’s about putting the patient first. By Sarah Danik of Fox 9 News - February 27, 2021

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Video: Minnesota doctors urge families to take precautions after seeing uptick in sledding-related accidents

Feb 26, 2021 06:35AM ● By Editor

Children's Minnesota reports 13 sledding-related hospitalizations in January, where children had injuries serious enough to be admitted to the hospital. That marks a 225% increase from January 2020. By Alex Jokich of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - February 25, 2021

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Video: Next vaccine priority group will be announced within days, Gov. Walz says

Feb 24, 2021 06:16AM ● By Editor

Everyone from grocery store clerks to food production workers and younger Minnesotans with medical conditions have said they should be put next in line. By Theo Keith of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News -February 23, 2021

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New survey shows youth vaping remains a serious challenge in Minnesota

Feb 23, 2021 02:12PM ● By Editor

Data indicate many young people who use e-cigarettes show signs of dependence. From the Minnesota Department of Health - February 23, 2021

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Video: State leaders work on plan for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine

Feb 23, 2021 07:28AM ● By Editor

As the state continues with the initial push to get those 65 and older vaccinated, the state is figuring out how best to target specific populations to make sure everyone is getting equal access. From KSTP-TV - February 22, 2021

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Video: Quarantine after Vaccine? Department of Health offers new guidance

Feb 17, 2021 06:02AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering guidance on the conditions that must be met in order not to quarantine, even if exposed to COVID-19. From WDIO-TV - February 16, 2021

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Video: New device allows for faster treatment of frostbite patients

Feb 13, 2021 06:22AM ● By Editor

Currently being used on a trial basis, the new tool allowed for a man suffering frostbite to get clot-busting medication and into one of the hyperbaric chambers much more quickly. By Leah Ben of KMSP-TV Fox 9 News - February 12, 2021

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Video: Confusion over obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine causes frustration among seniors

Feb 12, 2021 06:19AM ● By Editor

Figuring out how to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine has been confusing, frustrating and downright discouraging for countless seniors, including here in the Northland. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - February 11, 2021

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