"We’re dealing with something that’s really powerful here, and it’s important that people understand the gravity of substance use disorder. It’s a lifetime deal." — Beth Elstad of Recovery Alliance Duluth
DULUTH -- Deb Krause has two words for the results of mental health care in Minnesota: "They're horrible." Krause is vice president of the Minnesota Health Action Group, which was formed by some of the state's major employers to improve health ca...
DULUTH -- If you're older than 50 and you've ever had the chickenpox, the good news is that the latest vaccine against shingles is very effective. The bad news is that you'll probably have to wait to get it. "We need to plan (for shortages) throu...
DULUTH -- When it comes to flu shots, one size doesn't fit all. As in past years, a souped-up vaccination is given to people ages 65 and older in preparation for the 2018-19 flu season, infectious-disease specialists at Essentia Health and St. Lu...
DULUTH -- Already in a relationship, the University of Minnesota Medical School and Fairview Health Services solidified their partnership Friday, Sept. 28.
DULUTH -- When he was 13 months old, Keenan Oswald's mom gave him a taste of a new treat: peanut butter toast. "He stuck it on his tongue, spit it out, and then his head just swelled up with hives all over," said his mom, Alanna Oswald. A doctor ...
ST. PAUL--A lawsuit against Essentia Health over denied coverage for gender reassignment treatment in 2015 has been allowed to proceed. Senior U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank on Thursday, Sept. 20, issued a mixed ruling in the case of Brittany ...
