Mayo Clinic doctors help New York colleagues navigate COVID-19 treatments
Doctors at one of New York City's largest hospitals have been getting a big assist from doctors in Minnesota as the pandemic has ravaged the city.
Minnesota launches COVID-19 testing center website, but many counties go without
Minnesota launched a new website directing people with coronavirus symptoms to their nearest testing center, but in many cases, the facility won't be near them at all.
HealthPartners to furlough 10 percent of employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
HealthPartners announced Thursday it expects to furlough approximately 10 percent of its employees because of a significant decrease in revenue due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota nursing homes work to slow COVID-19 spread in facilities
The state is looking closely at long-term care facilities and trying to figure out ways to keep staff and residents safe.
Virtual doctor's visits may be here to stay, even after the pandemic
In the era of COVID-19, virtual doctor visits are quickly becoming the new normal.
Minnesota leaders discuss plans to increase COVID-19 testing
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
Doctors advise preparing an advance care directive amid COVID-19 crisis
With the pandemic, doctors advise people to consider what kind of life decisions they would make and what kind medical care they’d desire.
In just weeks, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed flu deaths this season in Minnesota
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
Doctor: Don't risk your life by avoiding emergency rooms due to the coronavirus
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
COVID-19 crisis creating 'perfect storm' for increase in postpartum depression
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.
Pregnancy amid COVID-19: Doctors report surprising, promising findings
Because the coronavirus is so new, there are not a lot of answers. But, one surprising finding so far is that pregnant women who get the virus do not seem to be getting any sicker than women who are not pregnant.
Steps cardiac patients can take to avoid emergency rooms amid COVID-19 pandemic
One of the high risk factors for ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 is having heart disease, so people who have a history of cardiac problems need to take extra precautions at the moment.
M Health Fairview designates 2 more hospitals in St. Paul, Edina as COVID-19 care facilities
M Health Fairview is designating two more of its hospitals in St. Paul and Edina as specialty care facilities for COVID-19 patients.
Nurses protest at White House to call attention to lack of PPE; honor those who died from COVID-19
Nurses from around the nation held a protest in front of the White House Tuesday to call attention to health care workers nationwide who have become infected with COVID-19 and to highlight the shortage of personal protective equipment their industry is facing.
Mayo Clinic leads research on 'encouraging' plasma treatment for COVID-19
As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.
Patients urge re-opening of pain clinics under stay-at-home order
“When it goes off, it's similar to an electric fence," explained Dan Lawrenz. "It's pretty intense pain.”
Children’s MN announces pay cuts that go until Christmas
Children’s Minnesota is joining a growing list of Minnesota healthcare companies making cuts to ease financial hits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors worry people are avoiding emergency care due to COVID-19 fears as ER visits drop
Minnesota health leaders say coronavirus fears may have some people staying home and avoiding visits to the doctor or hospital when they need treatment.
COVID-19 presents a bigger risk to those with muscle disorders
We know that people with heart disease, lung conditions, and diabetes are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. But so are people with muscle disorders.
University of Minnesota asks legislature for $20 million to conduct 20,000 COVID-19 tests per day
The University of Minnesota is asking the Minnesota Legislature for $20 million to implement a COVID-19 testing plan.