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Essentia Health Gives Firsthand Look at New Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit

The new unit doesn't just look and feel brand new but the extra bed space and the upgraded technology helps better serve their patients

December 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Staff are getting their first look at the new Cardiac and Intermediate Care Unit within the hospital on 32nd Avenue in Fargo. “People come to Fargo. It’s a destination to come here for this hospital and we want to always provide the best for them,” said Cindy Jorud, the Director of the ICU Cardiac and Immediate…

NDSU Holds Free and Confidential HIV Testing to Erase Stigma

This is the second year in a row they've done the testing

December 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s Crossroads Lutheran Campus Ministry holds HIV testing for the second year in a row. A campus minister says their mission is to be an advocate for everyone, including those who have Aids or may not yet know they have Aids. The ministry partnered with the North Dakota Department of Health to provide free and confidential tests. The…

Alzheimer’s Added to Medical Marijuana List

Health officials in Minnesota say Alzheimer's disease now qualifies as a condition to receive medical marijuana

December 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota health officials are adding Alzheimer’s disease as a qualifying condition to get medical marijuana. The state Health Department says the new condition would take effect in August. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says there is “some evidence” that marijuana improves the mood, sleep and behavior of people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s was one of seven suggested additions…

First Confirmed Case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in North Dakota

The child was hospitalized in October and later released

December 3, 2018

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has its first confirmed case of A-F-M, or acute flaccid myelitis. The case was confirmed by the CDC. The child was hospitalized in October and has since been released. State health department officials did not say where the child was hospitalized or give their age or gender. AFM is a rare but serious condition that…

LIVE: Mental Health Help for Students

Reaching children in rural parts of our region, one day at a time.

December 3, 2018

Emily Welker,

It’s tough for some parents to imagine, but kids as young as elementary-school age can struggle with serious mental health issues. And in rural parts of North Dakota, accessing mental health help can be tough — with or without the stigma that still attaches to mental health problems. That’s something United Way of Cass-Clay is trying to help. A pilot…

#ANDOSTRONG Brings Community Together to Fight Medical Bills: Fighting Glioblastoma

What they didn't realize was the skyrocketing price of their medical bills.

December 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — One Fargo man’s world has been flipped upside down this past year. “He’s an incredible father and brother, friend and son, and a great member of the community,” said Jamie Anderson, Travis’ sister. And that became obvious as hundreds of people piled into Shotgun Sally’s to support the Anderson family. “I get teary eyes just seeing everyone…

Candy Cane Carnival for Kids Get People in the Holiday Spirit

The winter wonderland had all different stops along the journey inside of The Avalon

December 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kids are getting into the holiday spirit with some festive treats, decorations and music. The annual Candy Cane Carnival for Kids is presented by Sanford Children’s with the help of Santa and his elves. The winter wonderland had all different stops along the journey inside of The Avalon in Fargo. Those with Sanford say it’s especially important…

Fargo Cass Public Health Offers Up Flu Shots Throughout the Winter

"Flu Shot Fridays" have been held for the last few weeks

November 30, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health is doing its part to make sure people steer clear of the flu this winter. It hosted the latest installment of their “Flu Shot Friday” series by giving people a chance to walk in and get a flu shot. Doctors say getting the annual vaccine is the best way to avoid contracting the seasonal…

West Fargo PD Auctioning Off Pink Patches for Breast Cancer

More than 40 officers, Carson Wentz, Blind Joe and America's Deadliest Catch star Lenny signed the patches

November 29, 2018

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — After a month of wearing their pink patches while protecting the streets of West Fargo, the police department is now auctioning them all off. Officers raised almost $3,800 for the Edith Sanford Center during October. To help them reach a fundraising goal of $5,000, they will give more than 40 officers’ signed patches, including K9 Disco and…

New Epinephrine Training Looks to Benefit Smaller Ambulance Services

Manual injection, as opposed to auto-injection (EpiPens), is cheaper for some departments

November 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Department of Health is increasing training for emergency response teams on using injectable epinephrine. The manual shot only costs around $400 per dose, compared to $800 per dose used in the auto–injectable epipens. FM Ambulance has been using needles and syringes to administer doses for the last few years. Some paramedics say this training could be…