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Deadly Tuberculosis Outbreak Hitting Minnesota Hmong Population

Two first-line antibiotics have proven ineffective against this strain

November 6, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. A tuberculosis outbreak among an elderly Hmong population of Minnesota is proving deadly and costly. Six of 17 people who contracted tuberculosis in Ramsey County have died, three of them as a direct result of the disease. Patients affected by the outbreak must undergo a costly medication regimen. Two first-line antibiotics have proven ineffective against this…

Concordia College Works to End the Mental Health Stigma

Intramural volleyball players began a week of events for Mental Health Awareness Week

November 5, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn — Students at Concordia College are serving up a week of ways to end the stigma of mental health. Their intramural volleyball teams kicked off the schools series of events for Mental Health Awareness Week. Leaders of the initiative said this and tomorrow’s yoga classes are ways to discuss how mental and physical health intertwine. They said they’re…

Thankful Thursdays at The Prairie Roots Co-op

From now until November 30th, the store will be hosting free events every Thursday to say thank you to the community

November 2, 2017

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FARGO, ND — November is a month full of festive fall activities but Prairie Roots in Fargo is also reminding the community that it’s a month for being thankful. From now until November 30th, the store will be hosting free events every Thursday to say thank you to the community. Today they offered free health consultations from Healing Arts Chiropractic….

F-M Public Health Groups Collaborate on Mental Health Initiative

The focus of today's seminar was to help attendees locate recovery services

November 1, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo-Cass Public Health hosted a seminar to help the public connect with mental health resources. It is a part of a larger initiative and sponsored by the public health departments of both Cass and Clay Counties. The meeting brought together nearly a hundred people seeking resources on recovery after suffering a mental illness. County officials say the…

President Trump Declares Opioid Crisis a “National Public Health Emergency”

The president says that the problem may "get worse before it gets better" but is vowing that it will ultimately get better

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is vowing that the nation’s opioid crisis “will be defeated” as he wound up his speech on drug addiction. President Trump was surrounded by people touched by addiction when he signed an order to make the problem a national public health emergency. The president says that the problem may “get worse before it gets…

Walgreens to Begin Selling Narcan

Company officials say they want to make it easier for families and caregivers to help loved ones in the event of an overdose

October 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — Narcan, the medication used to reduce the effects of an overdose, is now available to buy at Walgreens. The company has announced it will stock Narcan in all of its pharmacies nationwide. Company officials say they want to make it easier for families and caregivers to help loved ones in the event of an overdose. Walgreens will also…

“I Want Everyone to See What’s Happening with Us Here” : The Dying Children of Venezuela

The Venezuelan Government Says the Media is Sensationalizing the Health Crisis. CNN's Paula Newton has more from Venezuela

October 25, 2017

Site Staff,

CARACAS, Venezuela — When a health crisis is happening outside of the United States, you may not be aware of what is going on. The Venezuelan government says the media is sensationalizing the crisis. But tell that to the grieving parents of their dying children. The searing reality of Venezuela’s upheaval reveals itself right here in a tender moment between…

The City of Fargo Changes Health Insurance Plan for City Employees

The estimated cost of premiums will drop from around $10 million annually to about $6.6 million.

October 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo is making a change to their health insurance plan for city employees that will save them $3.4 million. Commissioners have voted to switch from Sanford Health Insurance to Blue Cross–Blue Shield of North Dakota. The estimated cost of premiums will drop from around $10 million annually to about $6.6 million. City employees with family coverage are…

Medicare Enrollment Counselors Available for North Dakota Seniors

North Dakotans can choose their best coverage option with assistance from trained, volunteer counselors from now until December 5

October 17, 2017

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NORTH DAKOTA — Anyone 65 and over can review, plan or shop their Medicare Part D insurance with a little help. North Dakotans can choose their best coverage option with assistance from trained, volunteer counselors from now until December 5. People must bring a list of their medications, a Medicare card and their Medicare Plan D prescription drug plan card….

ND Insurance Commissioner Not Allowing Rate Increases Under Affordable Care Act

He said the issue is between insurance carriers and the federal government, and it's his duty to look out for consumers

October 17, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Insurance Commissioner will deny any additional rate increases under Obamacare. Jon Godfread says President Trump’s plan to halt payments to insurers could potentially raise health insurance costs another 10 percent for up to 42,000 North Dakotans. He said the issue is between insurance carriers and the federal government, and it’s his duty to look…