ST. PAUL — Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has “opened an investigation” of whether the proposed merger of Minnesota-based Fairview Health Services with South Dakota-based Sanford Health complies with charity and nonprofit laws or would have “any possible effects on competition.” The planned merger is also seeing scrutiny at the Minnesota Legislature. Democratic Representative John Huot from Rosemount said access for…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KFGO) — Sanford Health and Twin Cities-headquartered Fairview Health Services have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine and create a new health system. A joint statement says the combined system would bring together Sanford’s rural population hospitals and clinics with Fairview’s experience in serving urban populations and would be uniquely positioned to provide more people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health held a donate life flag raising ceremony. The goal of this event is to help increase awareness about how eye donations can change lives around the globe. The flag will continue to fly daily in November, which is Eye Donation Month. The ceremony took place at Sanford Medical Center in south Fargo. Categories: Health,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. An important reminder for women to get their annual breast cancer screening to help detect cancer early. The exam only lasts around 10 to 15 minutes, and you can expect results within a week. KVRR spoke with a mammogram technician and a Doctor at Sanford Health to give more information…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — RSV cases are rising across the country filling hospitals to capacity, but a local doctor says it’s at normal levels here for this time of year. Children under two-years-old, those who are immunocompromised and the elderly are at most risk of the virus and there’s no vaccine for it. A pediatrician at Sanford says its Children’s…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR) – In a letter to employees from CEO Bill Gassen, Sanford Health announces it will lay off an undetermined amount of employees systemwide. The health system says it has worked on renewing focus on delivering exceptional health for the last two years. “This includes new investments to advance the care we provide, closing out programs outside…
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man who tried to outrun authorities in Beltrami County is taken down by K9 Rip. Deputies tried to stop 33-year-old Dustin Anderson of Bagley around 4:30 in the morning on October 7 for speeding. They chased Anderson for nearly 23 miles through western Beltrami and into southern Clearwater counties at speeds that hit 100…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Psychologists say it’s important to take it seriously, validate the child’s feelings and ask how you can help. Signs they may be bullied include not wanting to go to school or on the bus, being withdrawn, having headaches and stomachaches and being irritable. Psychologists can help advocate for your child…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Flu season is here and it’s important to get your flu shot to make sure you protect others who are immunocompromised, very young or elderly. There’s a new shot given every year since there’s a new strain. Those ages six months and older are eligible. Side effects include redness and soreness at the injection site and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As summer winds down, flu season is on the horizon. Staff with Sanford Health says there haven’t been any indications for an abnormal flu season but they’re always preparing for worst case scenarios. Flu symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms can be very similar. Symptoms to look for are runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and fever. They…
