University of Minnesota plans to retake control of its medical facilities, build new hospital
A big proposal came from the University of Minnesota on Thursday to take back ownership of its medical facilities and build a new hospital.
Need for volunteers to help hospice care patients greater than ever
Each and every Wednesday, volunteer Sheila Johnson wears many hats inside Brooklyn Park's J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
FDA considering accelerated approval of new Alzheimer’s drug
The FDA is considering accelerated approval of a new drug shown to attack amyloid plaque in the human brain, a contributing cause of cognitive dysfunction in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA is expected to reach a decision by Friday, January 6.
Mall of America COVID-19 vaccination site closing on Friday
The Minnesota Department of Health is shutting down its COVID-19 vaccination site at the Mall of America in Bloomington on Friday, Dec. 30.
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence
The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.
22-year-old dance instructor gets kidney in paired match donation chain
Mackenzie Meier never knew anything was wrong. Winter came and left leaving the 22-year-old dance instructor running from rehearsals to competitions. But by April, the exhaustion set in.
Allina EMS crew meets twin babies it helped deliver inside ambulance
Nearly three months after delivering twin babies in an ambulance, two local EMS workers were formally introduced to the little girls that they helped bring into the world. For the babies’ parents, the meeting was also an opportunity to give thanks.
Minnesota nurses approve new contracts, avert second strike over staffing and wages
New contract agreements have been accepted between MNA nurses and more than a dozen hospitals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, averting a strike over a dispute that sought to put “patients over profits” – increasing staffing levels and wages in the process.
Nursing students prepared for an environment with burnout, staffing shortages
Nursing schools are preparing students to head into an environment that has been largely affected by pandemic burnout and staffing shortages.
Wife caring for husband with dementia gives advice to caregivers
One devoted caregiver has come up with four main pieces of advice for people caring for others diagnosed with dementia.
U of M male contraceptive grant focuses on access, affordability
The goal of a new grant is to develop reliable, reversible and affordable contraceptives for men.
Ukrainian soldiers come to Minnesota for prosthetics — and then return to the fight
"I go back so that every person in my country, whether they be in my family or anyone else, can stop hiding in the basement," a Ukrainian soldier who received prosthetic care in Minnesota said of his decision to return to the military after losing a limb.
Music therapy at Children's Minnesota Hospital: Kelly's Community Champions
The healing power of music is on full display at Children's Minnesota Hospital, where some of the youngest and sickest patients are finding hope. The woman behind the music therapy at Children's Minnesota is Kelly's Community Champion.
Children's Minnesota responds to nurses union's intent to strike: RAW
Children's Minnesota on Thursday afternoon held a news conference to discuss the Minnesota Nurses Association's intent to strike on Dec. 11, and what the hospitals will do if the nurses do go on strike.
Minnesota Nurses Association news conference on strike vote: RAW
The Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday held a news conference to discuss the union's decision to strike at hospitals in the Twin Cities and northern Minnesota.
Medical marijuana in Minnesota: OCD, IBS added as approved conditions
Some medical providers had hoped Minnesota would allow opioid addiction and withdrawal to be treated with medical cannabis, but some experts in the field disagreed.
Thanksgiving is no holiday for Twin Cities medical professionals
Thanksgiving looked a lot like any other Thursday for Dr. Jon Fuerstenberg, the lead intensivist at Allina Health’s Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s ICU.
Thanksgiving is no holiday for health care workers
Holiday or not, the work at Twin Cities hospitals never stops. And Thanksgiving looked a lot like any other Thursday for health care professionals. And while many are spending the holiday at work, they plan to celebrate with their loved ones with leftovers soon.
Healthcare system stresses as sicknesses rise throughout Minnesota
As more and more people become sick with various seasonal illnesses throughout Minnesota, both staff and medication shortages have the healthcare community asking for help.