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Essentia Health Masks the Fear of Getting a Flu Shot with Halloween Activities

The "Spooktacular" looks to get more kids vaccinated to prevent high numbers of flu cases

October 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health is used to treating kids who are battling the flu, but last winter proved to be tougher than others. “Last year was a terrible flu season, there were lots of hospitalized kids and pediatric deaths, and so we really want to prevent that this year,” said Kristin Luttio, the Operation Managers at the Pediatric Clinic for…

Sixth Annual “Go Far Woman” Run Brings Out Hundreds of Runners

Proceeds from the run go towards the NICU at Essentia Health

August 11, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of women lined up outside Scheels Arena to take part in the sixth annual “Go Far Woman” run. More than eight hundred women ran in the Half–Marathon, 10K, and 5K races. The event is held in honor of the late Dr. Renee Schwandt, an OB–GYN at Essentia Health who passed away 15 years ago. Her sister, Sue…

Go Far Woman Run Benefits Essentia Health NICU

From babies to marathoners, the run features women of all ages

August 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.–Women are lacing up their shoes for the sixth annual Go Far Woman Run! From babies to marathoners, the run features women of all ages. The run benefits the babies in the NICU at Essentia Health. The event is in honor of the late Dr. Renee Schwandt, who was an O-B-G-Y-N at Essentia Health. She died right before the…

Muscatell Subaru Gives Blankets To People Fighting Cancer

June 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – June is Subaru Loves to Care Month and one of our local dealerships is doing something special for cancer patients. Muscatell Subaru delivered blankets to those fighting cancer at Essentia Health Cancer Center. This is the third consecutive year Subaru of America has delivered blankets to cancer patients across the country in an effort to spread love,…

Adam Ladwig’s Weight Loss Journey

Adam Shares The Story Of How He Lost More Than 100 Pounds

May 7, 2018

Site Staff,

You may have noticed I’ve lost quite a bit of weight. A little more than 100 pounds, actually. People ask me a lot how do you lose so much weight? My answer is always, “get really fat first”. That’s what I did! I wouldn’t recommend it. But here’s how I finally realized the path I was heading down, got…

Essentia Health Named STEMI Receiving Center

one in fargo and one in duluth were awarded the title

March 7, 2018

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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…

North Dakota Ranks Among Top States in Lung Cancer Survival Rates

American Lung Association releases report that puts North Dakota in Top 25% in Diagnosis, Survival Rates

February 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — At Essentia Health in Fargo, lung cancer is the second highest diagnosed cancer among men and the third highest among women. The American Lung Association says North Dakota ranks among the states with the lowest rate of lung cancer patients nationwide. The Peace Garden State also falls among the top 25% percent in the nation in lung cancer…

Essentia Health Offers Advice on Avoiding Back Pain While Shoveling

if you're experiencing chronic back pain, the hospital has a program to try out

February 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Shoveling snow can be a literal pain in the back if you don’t do it the right way. That’s why physical therapists at Essentia Health remind people that shoveling is all about the mechanics. They advise people to lift with their legs and not with their back. They also recommend trying not to bend over so much and…

One Woman’s Journey Surviving a Heart Attack

Fargo woman shares her survival story, hoping to inspire others

February 14, 2018

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. — February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Woman campaign is encouraging women to take their heart health seriously. One woman wanted to share her story to help others to be more aware. “Putzing around the house and whatever,” says Wentz. Mary Wentz, of Fargo, like many people on the weekend, was trying…

Essentia Health Launches App To Help Expecting Mothers

it has a timer for contractions, interactive videos to show moms what a pregnancy should look like

January 2, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s an expecting mother’s one-stop-shop for all the information she wants on her pregnancy. Essentia Health has designed an app called “Oh Baby”. It tells expecting mothers how the baby is growing inside their body and what they can expect during the pregnancy through interactive videos. Women can track their contractions, know what types of medications they can…