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Miss Minnesota Visits Sanford Heart Clinic as Part of Her Community Service

September 6, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Miss Minnesota, Emily Schumacher toured the Sanford Heart Clinic as part of her community service initiative, “The Heart of Matter.” Touring the clinic she talked to several doctors and nurses along the way about what Sanford has to offer. Her mom being an Emergency Room Physician Assistant led her into the world of medicine. Currently, Schumacher…

Community Health Services Inc. moves locations to expand Moorhead clinic

A Moorhead clinic that helps underserved communities has a new location.

January 5, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Community Health Services offering all health services from blood tests and vaccines to substance abuse and victim advocacy programs. It allows patients to pay for services based on income. “It’s important for communities to make sure that everybody has access to healthcare including people who may not qualify for insurance, people who may be disadvantaged in…

Area doctors weigh in on Damar Hamlin’s condition

January 3, 2023

Site Staff,

CINCINATTI, OHIO (KVRR) –In the first quarter of a highly anticipated Monday Night matchup in Cincinnati, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin makes a routine tackle, then collapses after the play. It caused confusion across the stadium and shocked the world when the public found out it wasn’t just any other injury, but a cardiac arrest. After nine minutes of…

NDSU scientists developing wearable A.I. technology to detect pre-diabetes

August 30, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Scientists from North Dakota State University, University of North Dakota and several schools across the country are teaming up to develop artificial intelligence technology that could help predict diabetes using what looks like a wristwatch. NDSU Science professors were granted just under $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation for research in areas like sensor development,…

North Dakota medical board disciplines 11 doctors this year

November 24, 2021

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The state Board of Medicine brought 11 formal disciplinary actions against North Dakota doctors this year, including three sanctions that resulted in physicians losing their license to practice in the state, the watchdog panel reported Wednesday. Figures released to The Associated Press show the number of disciplinary actions in 2021 was two fewer than the previous…

Fargo family raises money for toddler’s medical expenses

"It's been a hardship, we had a very complicated pregnancy and then the loss of our son Carter, but we just try to focus on Brooks and keeping him healthy."

September 18, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo couple is calling on people’s support for help with their son’s medical challenges. With the help of Lend a Hand Up, Dakota Medical Foundation and Drumconrath Brewing Company, the Thiesen family is hoping for community support at their Brews for Brooks fundraiser. “We’re having a benefit for my son Brooks, who’s been having some…

Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic

An already essential job taking a whole new meaning during the height of COVID-19.

July 18, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They are some of the most important and often overlooked essential workers. Those working the front lines alongside doctors and nurses. Making sure every inch at Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo is kept clean and safe. “We kind of look at ourselves as the caretakers of the caretakers where we try to facilitate for the actual…

Doctors Face Violence Over Opioids, Underscored By Clinic Shooting

February 14, 2021

KVRR Staff,

Doctors say they’re facing increasing threats of violence for refusing to prescribe opioids or trying to wean patients off the addictive painkillers. The issue was underscored by this weeks shooting at a Buffalo, Minnesota clinic that left one person dead and four injured. Authorities say 67-year-old Gregory Ulrich was angry about his medical treatment and had threatened a similar mass…

Fergus Falls couple welcomes New Years Day baby at Sanford Medical Center

"It feels good. It's exciting. Yeah, it's a good way to start 2021 for sure."

January 1, 2021

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FARGO, N.D.- 2021 is already off to a good start for a Fergus Falls couple who welcomed a son at Sanford Family Birth Center in Fargo on New Year’s Day. “I’m John Walvatne, this is my wife Ahna and this is our new little man Asher John.” As the world celebrated the new year, a Fergus Falls couple welcomed an…

Elective Surgeries to Resume in Minnesota

May 5, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz has provided guidelines for hospitals and clinics to safely resume elective surgeries starting the week of May 11. Healthcare professionals such as doctors, dentists and veterinarians will be required to create a plan for keeping patients and employees safe before offering elective procedures. Healthcare providers will also be responsible for determining what procedures will be…