Woman goes from the depths of drug addiction to helping others at Wayside Recovery Center
Caught in the grips of crippling addiction, Misty Helm was at a crossroads at age 36. Five years later, she has risen from the depths of drug addiction to become a peer recovery specialist at Wayside Recovery Center in Minneapolis.
Children’s Minnesota warns parents to expect longer wait times due to RSV surge
Children's Minnesota is warning parents that they should be prepared for longer wait times due to the surge of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and other respiratory illnesses. Information from Children’s Minnesota’s website warns of extended wait times in the emergency department, walk-in clinics, and primary care clinics.
Doctors warn parents about RSV, respiratory viruses spreading earlier than usual in children
Minnesota doctors are warning parents that respiratory viruses are spreading earlier in the year than normal, and they can be life-threatening.
Rural ambulance services understaffed throughout Minnesota
As rural populations age, calls have gone up for ambulance services, now totaling more than double compared to the past couple decades.
EMS service in rural communities stretched thin according to ambulance director
As rural populations age, calls have gone up for ambulance services, now totaling more than double compared to the past couple decades.
State Fair offering Alzheimer’s screenings
When you come to the Minnesota State Fair, Alzheimer’s screenings aren’t the first thing that come to mind. But Dr. Matt Logan explains to FOX 9 that it’s one of the many unique services offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Minnesota denies 214,209 for frontline worker bonuses
The number of Minnesotans in line for a frontline worker bonus this fall will be much larger than state officials originally expected, even after issuing denials to 214,209 people on Tuesday.
Minnesota nurses voting on strike
At a time when staffing is hitting critically low numbers, nearly 15,000 nurses in Minnesota might soon be going on strike.
Minnesota nurses announce strike authorization vote over staffing
The Minnesota Nurses Association announced Thursday they will hold a strike authorization vote with 15,000 nurses in the metro and Duluth after failing to reach an agreement for new contracts and putting "patients before profit."
A month after Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion rights advocates see 'cascading effects' in Minnesota
Clinics in Minnesota have been busy as they field calls from patients out of state, but abortion rights advocates say increased demand hasn't been the only impact of the court's decision on healthcare in the state.
Twin Cities doctors use Zoom to help with medical care in Ukraine
Despite their locations, doctors from both the Twin Cities and Ukraine have been bale to share information in an effort to keep all patients safe.
‘Melanoma Monday’ returns with free cancer screenings
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Allina Health will once again be offering free skin cancer screenings as part of its “Melanoma Monday” a week from today on May 2.
Upcoming photo series shows Vitiligo condition in new light
As a professional photographer, Sharolyn Hagen is used to bringing her subject's inner beauty to the surface - helping people who have Vitiligo see themselves in a different light.
Allina Health changes COVID-19 visitor limit policy
Although masking and social distancing will still be required within Allina Health facilities, the health care provider announced Friday a loosening of its rules for inpatient visitors.
Congress approves USPS changes
Congress has sent President Biden a bill that will require the United States Postal Service to deliver mail six days a week, but eliminates certain healthcare funding requirements.
Renewed push for health screenings
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has joined a renewed push to promote people to get routine health screenings that might have been put off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Army medical professionals start one-month assignment at Abbott Northwestern
For at least the next month 25 members of the U.S. Army will help assist medical staff at Abbott Northwestern as they deal with their own staffing shortages.
Mayo Clinic fires 700 workers as part of vaccine mandate
The 700 workers come from across the Mayo Clinic network, not just Minnesota, and represent about 1% of its workforce.
Hospitals in multiple states rationing health care amid crushing COVID-19 surge
Idaho's public health leaders have expanded health care rationing statewide amid a massive increase in the number of coronavirus patients requiring hospitalization.
UnitedHealthcare's ER visit policy draws backlash
UnitedHealthcare is trying to cut down on costly emergency room visits, but the company's tactics are facing a lot of pushback.