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2 Steps to Save a Life: The importance of Hands-Only CPR

Oct 20, 2022 01:56PM ● By Editor

A hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival. These two simple steps can help bystanders spring into action. From Boreal Community Media October 20, 2022

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Monkeypox cases in the U.S. are way down — can the virus be eliminated?

Oct 20, 2022 01:54PM ● By Editor

By Michaeleen Doucleff and Pien Huang from Minnesota Public Radio • October 17, 2022

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Mostly good COVID trends in Minnesota

Oct 15, 2022 10:10AM ● By Editor

For now, the COVID-19 trends in Minnesota seem to be pointing in an overall good direction. So, are we in for another winter wave of COVID, or not? By Benjamin Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop from Minnesota Public Radio News • October 14, 2022

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Improve Your Home's Air Quality

Oct 13, 2022 12:48PM ● By Editor

Improving your home's air quality begins with recognizing what contributes to poor indoor air quality, the potentially harmful effects and how to address these problems. From Boreal Community Media • October 13, 2022

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Booster uptake remains low in Minnesota a month after approval

Oct 09, 2022 05:29AM ● By Editor

Just over a month after the FDA approved an updated COVID-19 booster, only 6% of eligible Minnesotans have received the extra dose. By Callan Gray from KSTP-TV • October 8, 2022

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Health agencies recommending an extra strength flu vaccine for seniors 65 and older

Oct 08, 2022 07:05AM ● By Editor

Health experts are watching this year’s influenza case numbers closely — because for the past two years, those numbers have fallen — including historic levels during the pandemic. By Richard Reeve from KSTP-TV • October 6, 2022

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Preventing falls: Take Steps to Remain Independent Longer

Oct 06, 2022 11:13AM ● By Editor

More than one in four older adults falls every year; fewer than half tell their doctor. 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments each year for fall injuries. From the National Safety Council • October 6, 2022

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5 Steps for Women to Reduce Their Risk of COPD

Oct 06, 2022 06:49AM ● By Editor

Women tend to develop COPD earlier in life than men and are more likely to have severe symptoms and be hospitalized with the disease. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk for COPD. From Boreal Community Media • October 5, 2022

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Topic of the Month: Zombie Infections vs. Things That Aren't Scary At All

Oct 02, 2022 12:48PM ● By Editor

From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and Cook County Public Health and Human Services • October 2, 2022

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New Canadian study reveals September is the busiest month for moose and deer collisions

Sep 22, 2022 07:15AM ● By Editor

Researchers also looked at how patients were treated in hospital after colliding with the two animals, and found that drivers who collided with moose typically suffered more severe injuries. They attribute the severity of the injuries to the large size and high centre of gravity of the animal. By Adam Beauchemin from Cottage Life • September 20, 2022

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