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Video: Minnesota ICU nurse sounds alarm about rising COVID cases, hospitalizations

Oct 27, 2020 05:49AM ● By Editor

The president of the Minnesota Nurses Association says resources are becoming strained as a surge in COVID coincides with flu season and elective surgeries. By Kent Erdahl of KARE 11 News - October 26, 2020

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Minnesota breast cancer survival rates underscore importance of regular screening

Oct 26, 2020 12:59PM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Health - October 23, 2020

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Video: Families, therapist share advice for beating pandemic winter blues

Oct 26, 2020 06:38AM ● By Editor

Getting some sunlight, taking vitamin D and some supplements will help boost your mood. And putting down the phone is very helpful during these stressful times. By Richard Reeve of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 25, 2020

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Video: Shorter days, onset of winter weather signal difficult season for mental health

Oct 26, 2020 06:29AM ● By Editor

As temperatures get colder and days get gloomier, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD, start to kick in. By Ben Henry of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 25, 2020

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Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.

Oct 25, 2020 06:49AM ● By Editor

Now that several types of testing are available across the state, how do you know which one to seek out? By Sara Porter and Catharine Richert from Minnesota Public Radio News - October 24, 2020

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Video: Doctors Warn Some Hand Sanitizers Can Be Toxic To Children

Oct 24, 2020 06:48AM ● By Editor

Since COVID-19 hit, the poison control center has had an explosion of call about kids swallowing sanitizer. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV - October 23, 2020

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Cook County residents can participate in new Minnesota COVID-19 Test at Home program

Oct 23, 2020 11:50AM ● By Editor

Cook County is one of two dozen counties or tribal nations where residents can order a saliva test online, to perform in the comfort of their own home, free of charge. From the Cook County Emergency Operations Center - October 23, 2020

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'Ready to Roll' Initiative launched to improve preparedness for Wheelchair Users

Oct 23, 2020 08:30AM ● By Editor

The initiative will address the significant challenges wheelchair users and other individuals living with disabilities face when disasters strike. From the United Spinal Association - October 22, 2020

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Video: Doctors report teens turning to e-cigarettes, vaping to cope with stress, anxiety during pandemic

Oct 22, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

Vaping nicotine has been shown to affect the lungs and the immune system, and that’s trouble as the respiratory illness spreads. By Crystal Bul of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 21, 2020

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New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies

Oct 20, 2020 05:23AM ● By Editor

The Federal Communications Commission had already picked 988 as the number for this hotline and aims to have it up and running by July 2022. The new law paves the way to make that a reality. By Rhitu Chatterjee from National Public Radio News - October 19, 2020

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