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Health Matters: What is Osteoporosis?

Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but there are things you can do to lower your risk

April 26, 2017

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HEALTH MATTERS–If you have osteoporosis, you’re more at risk to be injured doing everything things. At least 54 million Americans have osteoporosis. Anyone at any age can develop the disease and for everyone, the effects can be serious. “Osteoporosis is painless until you have a fracture,” said Dr. Sleckman, with Essentia Health Rheumatology. Dr. Sleckman explained that as bones lose…

Update: West Fargo Controlled Burn a Success

A controlled fire took place in West Fargo to make room for future development

April 21, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo is out with the old and in with the new. A controlled burn of abandoned structures and trees took place at about 6 a.m. The area located south of I-94 near the River’s Bend development was burned to clear the area for future development. The burn lasted between four to five hours and…

Essentia Fitness: Preparing To Work Out In Cooler Temperatures

It's not quite summer yet but if you're like us at KVRR you're itching to go outside even if it means facing the wind

April 18, 2017

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It’s not quite summer yet…. but if you’re like us at KVRR you’re itching to go outside… even if it means facing the wind! An Essentia Health Physical Therapist is reminding how to prepare for working out in cooler temperatures. Tags: cold temperatures, cooler, Essentia Fitness, ESSENTIA HEALTH, health, Health Matters, Outdoors

Health Matters: The Long Term Effects of Athletics

These brothers share their story of how sports helped shape their career path

April 12, 2017

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One brother helps athletes get back on their feet. You know the other as a star on the NDSU football team. Most of us were more active before graduation. The chance to play eventually comes to end, but these brothers found another way to pursue their passion of living a healthy life. “Our dad was a huge wrestler so we…

Mental Awareness Fair Lets NDSU Students Know They’re Not Alone

The group sets out to tackle mental health issues with young adults across the country

April 12, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A group which brings awareness to suicide adds NDSU to the more than 100 colleges they’ve visited. The ALIVE mental health fair taught students at the university about things like PTSD, anxiety and depression. Participants could test their knowledge about mental illness and ask about resources in the area. They had a graffiti board for writing positive…

Why There Is Such A Need For A Methadone Clinic In Fargo

The drug abuse problem in Fargo will soon come to an end

April 10, 2017

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Since 2012, more than 90 people have died in Cass County from an opioid overdose. Now there’s a new clinic to help those struggling with addiction. “You can expect to die 15 to 20 years earlier than someone that does not have an opioid abuse disorder,” said Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator with Fargo Cass Public Health, Robyn Sall. Help is…

Hundreds Walked to Raise Money for March of Dimes

March for Babies took place at Scheels Arena this morning to help the fight against premature births

April 8, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of people in Fargo marched and raised money to help babies live through birth and move on to healthy lives. If you’ve had a baby, been a baby or know a baby…then you’ve been impacted by the March of Dimes. “March of Dimes is something that to be honest with you I’m not sure I knew…

Health Matters: What’s Putting You at Risk for Oral Cancer?

You may be surprised to see what the highest risks are for developing oral cancers

April 5, 2017

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HEALTH MATTERS — April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and lifestyle choices can affect how much you’re at risk. The earlier you catch oral cancer, the better. Knowing what puts you at risk…can save your life. There are steps you can take to avoid oral cavity cancer. “The two biggest risk factors are cigarette smoke and alcohol,” said Dr. Ryan…

Ag Week: Greenhouse Tours at NDSU

Ag week at NDSU continues with a variety of events including greenhouse tours

April 4, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Ag Week at NDSU continues today with greenhouse tours. NDSU greenhouses held an open house and greenhouse tours during the continuation of Ag Week events. NDSU’s greenhouse complex is used for entomology, food safety and food science research. Students who work in the greenhouse said it’s important to expand research capabilities in order to benefit producers and businesses…

Ronald McDonald House Charities Family Room Coming to Essentia

Essentia Health and Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley are creating a space for support

April 3, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — When a loved one is in the hospital, it can be just as hard on the family. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley is teaming up with Essentia Health to create a family room program at the hospital. The current NICU will be moved to the fourth floor of the hospital that will be…