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Yorhom Now in Fargo offers an answer to immediate medical needs

Yourhom-Now Medical Essentials is a one-stop shop for

February 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — A new Fargo store has opened and it’s the answer to nearly all retail medical needs. Yorhom – NOW medical essentials is a one-stop shop for products needed immediately for health care. There is a wide variety of medical items sold, including seat-lifters, power scooters, ankle braces, walking boots, and CBD products. Additionally, the business offers home-installations…

Tips On How To Stay Motivated To Exercise For New Year’s Resolutions

As New Year resolutions begin to fade away, experts gives us their tips on how to keep encouraging yourself to exercise.

January 3, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- They are recommending to set smart, attainable goals, and to share them with others so you are kept accountable. They also say to start slow, work your way up, and to ask an expert for help to create a plan. Experts say most people tend to give up exercising, because they expect to see results right away. When…

Erasing the Stigma: Imagine Thriving Raising Funds for Mental Health

The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy

October 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Past donors and new supporters are filling out the checkbooks at the sixth annual Imagine Thriving Fundraiser. The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy. Those on the board say there are ways people can help that many don’t realize are needed….

Worksite Wellness Summit Helps People Bring Energy Into the Workplace

Organizers say workplace wellness is important, because physical and mental health issues are so common

October 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Most of us are exhausted after a day of work, and some organizations are trying to bring more energy into their workplaces. The North Dakota Department of Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield teamed up, and put on a Worksite Wellness Summit. Speakers say having workplace wellness is important, because both physical and mental health issues are so…

Number of Flu Cases in Cass County Gradually Decreased over the Last Two Weeks

Only 142 cases were reported in Cass County last week, down from 244 two weeks prior

February 16, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — In what has been a tough flu season this winter, over one thousand people in Cass County have been hospitalized. But as spring approaches, the number of confirmed cases has gone down. This week, only 142 cases of the flu were reported in Cass County, down from the 244 confirmed two weeks ago. While this might indicate some…

Newest Addition to Fargo Fitness Center Takes Inspiration from TV Show

Courts Plus in Fargo unveiled "Big Blue," a functional fitness training device with workouts inspired by "American Ninja Warrior"

October 17, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo fitness center shows off a new addition. Courts Plus on University Drive South unveils Big Blue. It is a functional training space that includes climbing rope, a cliff hanger, salmon ladder and kickboxing equipment. Employees with Big Blue say the addition is scalable for all age groups and fitness levels. They also say the addition…

BCBS of North Dakota Hoping to Help with Wellness in the Workplace

Anyone interested in creating a healthy workplace environment could attend the event, which had keynote speakers who each later held a workshop

October 3, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Wellness programs in the workplace can have a significant impact on your productivity and your health. That’s why Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota hosted its eighth annual Worksite Wellness Summit. Anyone interested in creating a healthy workplace environment could attend the event, which had keynote speakers who each later held a workshop. Blue Cross Blue…

Face It TOGETHER Celebrates Opening of Addiction Center in Fargo

Leaders within the organization held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate this new community hub in town

September 20, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Face It TOGETHER is celebrating its grand opening of their new addiction management center. Located in the Prairie Stone Center at 1650 45th Street South, the facility will offer peer counseling, treatment information and other resources to help sustain long-term addiction wellness. Leaders within the organization held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate this new community hub…