Health

North Dakota Colorectal Cancer Roundtable Announces 2018 Awards

There were 20 nominations

  FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Colorectal Cancer Roundtable passed out awards to those who have been influential in fighting the disease. They awarded colorectal cancer survivor Amanda Houston with Champion of the Year, Family Healthcare a cancer screening award and Sanford Health with Organization of the Year. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Tribal Health and Indian Health Service…

Memory Cafe Provides Sense of Community, Resources for Those Struggling With Alzheimer’s

The program is also meant to help the caregivers of those with the disease

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — More than 14,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in North Dakota. Now a church in Grand Forks is trying to help out not just those with the disease, but their caregivers as well. Sue Fagerholt has a few titles under her belt including mother, wife and a few years ago she added a new one: caregiver….

Health Experts Warn Against Rising Juul Use Among Teens

One pod of Juul juice is the equivalent of one entire pack of cigarettes

FARGO, N.D. — In just over a year, Juul has risen to the top of the electronic cigarette market due to its slimmer size and multiple flavors. “Well one thing with Juul is that they’re really small and discreet. You can fit it in the palm of your hand and it looks almost like a USB drive and kids could just…

Cullen Foundation Donates $100,000 to New Essentia NICU

The Cullen Children's Foundation Critical Care Wing will be part of Essentia's brand–new NICU

FARGO, N.D. — The Essentia Health is expanding their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with the help of a $100,000 donation from the Cullen foundation. This gift will change the future for families who have babies in the NICU. The Matt Cullen family has made an imprint in the Fargo Moorhead area and now they are helping out the…

United Blood Services Asking For New Blood Donors

United Blood Services is looking for new donors. Katie Bartelson, the Senior Donor Recruitment Representative for United Blood Services stopped by KVRR Local News Monday morning to talk about the growing need for blood donations and how people can donate. Categories: Community, Health, Morning – In The Studio Tags: Blood, blood donor, Donation, donor, united blood services

First Himalayan Salt Cave Comes to West Fargo

It can help with all kinds of sinus problems including allergies and colds

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — Spring is just around the corner but if you’re worried about your allergies acting up, Inspire Health and Wellness Spa may have the cure for you. The spa opened up Fargo’s very first Himalayan salt cave which has 5,000 pounds of salt built into the room to help clear your airways. Himalayan salt is able to…

First Needle Exchange in Fargo Might Open within Two Months

Fargo Cass Public Health Still Awaiting Approval from North Dakota Department of Health

FARGO, N.D. — The first needle exchange program in Fargo might be opening within the next few months. Administered through Fargo Cass Public Health, the program still needs the final approval of the North Dakota Department of Health. Once that approval is received, the program would be open to the public within one to two months. Robyn Litke Sall of Fargo…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Bosco

The senior wiener you need in your life.

Bosco is teaching us all a lesson in wearing your senior years with style. The 14-year-old dachsund is still strutting and sniffing out treats in his elder years, and he filled the studio with delight on the Morning Show. Bosco and his buddy, 4 Luv of Dog rescue Kish Hilmert, joined the Morning Show’s Emily Welker for a live in-studio…

Essentia Health Named STEMI Receiving Center

one in fargo and one in duluth were awarded the title

FARGO, N.D. — More than 250,000 people suffer from the most severe heart attack a person can have, known as a STEMI. Two Essentia hospitals, St. Mary’s in Duluth and one right here in Fargo, are now being recognized for treating those types of heart attacks. Both hospitals received an award from the Minnesota Department of Health. The staff at Essentia…

United Way Conducts Panel to Raise Awareness of Students’ Mental Health Issues

This was the first year the United Way conducted this panel discussion

FARGO, N.D. — The United Way of Cass–Clay hosted a panel presentation aimed at raising awareness over mental health issues faced by area students. The Student Mental Health Awareness Panel was held at NDSCS–Fargo and is a part of United Way’s Emerging Leaders program. The panel highlights common experiences that could lead to mental health issues. The United Way believes…