Health Care

Sixty-year-old Kathy Ingebrand sat in a chair in the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, getting her 4th monthly infusion of a promising new drug. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the fall of 2023.  It remains to be seen if the damage to her brain can be slowed, but it’s clear she’s already felt a huge boost to her mental health.

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was never insured by UnitedHealthcare, the company says.

Health care companies in Minnesota are taking precautions after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City last week. Police say Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder in connection to the killing. FOX 9’s Bill Keller and Chenue Her have more.

A NICU baby made a miraculous recovery after doctors thought he wouldn't survive a few hours after birth. Now he is reuniting with the doctor who saved his life. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the story.

Health officials are reporting an increase in pneumonia cases among children, including a rise in walking pneumonia cases in Minnesota. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.

Some health care provider networks in Minnesota have announced they will no longer accept specific Medicare Advantage plans in 2025. Health officials encourage Medicare users to review their plans for cost and provider changes before open enrollment closes on Dec. 7. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the full story.

The American Lung Association's 2024 'State of Lung Cancer' report revealed mixed news for Minnesota. While the rate of new lung cancer diagnosis ranked higher than most other states, patients diagnosed in Minnesota had a higher survival rate and better access to treatment. FOX 9 All Day Live spoke with Pat McKone, the Director of Advocacy, about what the findings mean and more.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison shares "urgent warning" for upcoming changes in Medicare coverage during a virtual press conference on Monday.

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announces medical debt relief for 32K residents totaling nearly $40 million.

FOX 9's Corin Hoggard details the story he did on women who are putting Narcan in Little Free Libraries in Winona to help those who may overdose.

Sometimes, the people we love the most can be the hardest ones to talk to about life’s toughest questions. That’s why a couple from Wyoming, Minnesota wrote a workbook they are hoping will help. The book is called "Family Conversations: We Must Have But Do Not Want To." Authors Michael and Lisa White both work in healthcare and share why the need for a book like this became personal for them.

Caretaker Beth Ryan has dedicated decades to helping those with disabilities live happily, and now she is retiring. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the story.