FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The newly opened Credit Unions for Kids Micropreemie Unit has been operating since mid-April. The new unit was put together through the support of 20 North Dakota credit unions. “It was a great day to celebrate today because the process started, actually, a couple of years ago. When the hospital reached out because of our partnership…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Turnout for a special Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination clinic at Fargo Cass Public Health was lower than hoped. Just 30 people were vaccinated during the walk-in event that ran from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. It is estimated that around 800 students in Fargo are not vaccinated against the measles. The clinic was prompted by…
FARGO — Viktor may not have had the most triumphant Fourth of July last year, but he’s won out over a very tough experience and he’s ready for his furever home. While everyone else was celebrating the holiday, poor Viktor spent it recuperating. That’s because he had a firework blow up in his face and got injured. Fortunately, he’s made…
FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo Cass Public Health will host a measles, mumps and rubella walk-in vaccine clinic on Thursday, May 15, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic will be held at the main FCPH building at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. It is a walk-in clinic and appointments are not necessary. The MMR vaccine will be available…
FARGO — It’s a 5K that’s being billed as the biggest public event yet for a local nonprofit that aims to make young girls’ minds happy and healthy, by encouraging their bodies to do the same. The BIO Girls “Find Your Kind” 5K is coming up Wednesday, May 14th, and they’ve already got more than 700 runners registered. Program participants…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Two cases of measles are being reported in Cass County. This brings the total number in the state to 11 for 2025. Last week, we told you about nine cases in Williams County. Both people in Cass County were unvaccinated and infected through international travel. One of them is in the hospital. People who may…
FARGO — Talk about a treat for Pet Connection Thursday. Rigatoni the black lab bounced into the studios with a smile as big as his heart and quite a story to share. The seven-year-old senior citizen is getting a new leash on life, having dropped more than 20 pounds from his original 113-pound status since arriving at the 4 Luv…
FARGO — May is Stroke Awareness Month, and there’s a new online tool that could help you spot the signs. The American Stroke Association is teaming up with Sanford Health to present an online, interactive “F.A.S.T.” site. It stands for “Face Drooping,” “Arm Weakness,” “Speech Difficulty,” and “Time to Call 911.” The online tool uses audio and video examples to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — There are now nine cases of measles in North Dakota. That number is up from the four we told you about yesterday. North Dakota Health and Human Services says all of the new cases are people who are unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. They say that people at the Williston Walmart…
FARGO — Your weight and fitness might be on your mind with summer activities coming into focus soon. And the connection between weight, the human mind and the new class of weight-loss drugs on the market is on Concordia researchers’ minds, too. Dr. Betsy Cogan is looking for volunteers in their 50s to 70s, both weight-loss users and non-users alike,…
