Medica violated mental health parity laws, MN Department of Commerce order alleges
The order alleges Medica violated mental health parity laws, which are meant to ensure coverage for mental health care is comparable to coverage for medical or surgical care.
Biden launches new initiatives to reduce health care costs
The plan includes a crackdown on scam insurance plans, new guidance to prevent surprise medical bills and an effort to reduce medical debt tied to credit cards.
Abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022, MDH says
The number of induced abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022 compared to 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday.
Minnesota extends Medical Assistance renewal deadline for 35k people
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has extended the deadline for 35,000 people who still need to renew their Medical Assistance health insurance.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
Medicaid: More than 1M dropped as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls
States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic — but that ban was lifted in April. Most got dropped for not filling out paperwork.
St. Paul dental clinic offers free services, hopes to increase access
It’s estimated that more than 70-million people in the U.S. don’t have dental insurance, and in Minnesota, many still lack access. But one clinic in St. Paul aims to help.
Hope Dental offering increased access
With many Minnesotans lacking routine dental health care, one Minnesota clinic is stepping up to help fill the void.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
Robotic pets used to help dementia patients
A local organization is using robotic pets to bring comfort and joy for those suffering from dementia.
Child born with complications finds joy in music
A rare genetic disorder in Aria Stensby called Turner Syndrome, plus other complications found since birth, hasn’t stopped her from enjoying her love of music. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has the story.
Hennepin EMS to carry Suboxone for treating opioid withdrawal on ambulances
Hennepin EMS is now one of only a handful of handful of EMS services in the country using Suboxone, which helps patients recover from opioid withdrawal.
New heart transplant method could expand donor hearts by 30%
Last year, 4,111 heart transplants were performed in the U.S., a record number but not nearly enough to meet the need.
Lyme Awareness MN aims to get tick safety books in every elementary school
After a long winter, Minnesotans are eager to get outside and enjoy everything our state has to offer in the warmer months. But from up north to the Twin Cities metro, there's a pest lurking in the tall grass and brush.
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South
Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."
Minnesota legislative session accomplishments has residents seeing green
The House and Senate adjourned Monday night after more than four months in session, with several key accomplishments to tout to Minnesotans.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Child's cancer treatment fight in court
The fight over a 5 year old's cancer treatment heads to trial in Wright County. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the continuing coverage.
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys
Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.