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Program seeks to educate staff at assisted living facilities about COVID-19 vaccines

The first set of presentations took place at Bethany Retirement Living on University Drive

March 25, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A pilot program launched by NDSU aims to educate employees at assisted living facilities about the importance of getting vaccinated. Tiffeny Hestdalen is an Infection Preventionist for Bethany Retirement Living. As you can imagine, she’s kept busy this past year. “It’s been definitely a whirlwind. It’s really made us rethink everything that we’re doing and how…

Pet Connection: Meet Saint

He's the longest rescue animal at Kritter Krazy, in more ways than one.

March 25, 2021

Emily Welker,

Last weekend, a lot of you were probably spending your St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in downtown Fargo. In spite of St. Patrick’s famous snake-ridding skills, there’s one in our region no one’s managed to move along yet. And this Saint — a Ball python — has the patience of a Saint. He’s Kritter Krazy’s longest rescue, having been there without…

Preventative health screenings help save lives

March 23, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In the early days of the pandemic, health officials say many people skipped out on routine health care services. “We did see a decline in people wanting to come in for these types of appointments,” said Sanford Health Lead Exercise Physiologist Alexa Reynolds. “Recently, we have had an increase. I think people are feeling safer to…

Sanford Health prepares to open up vaccine appointments to the general public

March 23, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says the healthcare system has completed its list of vaccine invitations for those in priority groups. Sanford is preparing to open appointments to everyone beginning next Monday following Gov. Doug Burgum’s announcement to open up vaccinations to the general public. Dr. Griffin says Sanford has seen its vaccine shipments…

Fargo’s mask mandate to expire

March 22, 2021

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo’s city-wide mask mandate will be allowed to expire at 11:59 Monday night. City Commissioner John Strand had proposed changing the mandate to mask guidelines. That idea was rejected on a 3-2 vote with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney being the deciding vote. City leaders are still asking people to use face coverings but it will no…

Every North Dakota eligible for Covid-19 vaccine by end of March

"I'm here to announce that starting on March 29th any North Dakotan who wishes to be vaccinated may receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they're age eligible."

March 19, 2021

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine in North Dakota will be eligible to get one by the end of the month. “I’m here to announce that starting on March 29th any North Dakotan who wishes to be vaccinated may receive a COVID-19 vaccine as long as they’re age eligible,” North Dakota Department of Health’s Immunization Program…

Pet Connection: Meet Popsicle

It's a real treat to introduce you to this cat.

March 18, 2021

Emily Welker,

The weather is warming up this weekend, and it’s the perfect time to break out the cool, sweet treats for your family. So why not break this sweet and delightful Popsicle out of the shelter? This cool character is neutered orange male adult with a wonderful, affectionate personality. Popsicle is better suited for cuddling up to a family of adults,…

North Dakota researchers share three-year project at International Stroke Conference

March 17, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Wednesday was the first day of this year’s virtual International Stroke Conference, and North Dakota researchers are presenting some of their findings from a three-year initiative. The North Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke project focuses on improving guideline-based care of stroke patients. That includes teaching the public the signs and symptoms of a stroke, as well as…

Transitioning “back to normal” as vaccinations continue to increase in our region

March 16, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. — This week, Sanford Health is getting its biggest shipment of COVID-19 vaccines thus far. Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says the healthcare system is receiving around 5,000 doses between North Dakota and Minnesota. As of Tuesday, 14% of North Dakotans and 13% percent of Minnesotans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “Looking forward to another busy…

Nurse spreads cancer screening awareness after the procedure saves his life

March 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. – A registered nurse at Essentia Health says he’s alive thanks to a routine procedure that detects colon cancer. Aaron Lund wants everyone to know that colonoscopies save lives. He knows that because last year his doctor used the procedure to find stage 3 colon cancer. At 33, Lund doesn’t fit into a high risk category, but Dr….