Trucker Encourages Healthy Lifestyle, Puts Down Stereotypes
Special Report: Road Warriors Part 2
In a special report, FOX 21’s Natalie Froistad talks with a trucker at Halvor Lines about his lifestyle change.
Health-imported
Flu Outbreak Still Possible In Minnesota
A year after Minnesota and much of the nation was hit hard by influenza, the virus is having less of an impact on residents throughout the state.
Chipotle Temporarily Closed Monday for Food Safety Meeting
The Duluth Chipotle restaurant is one of 2,000 locations temporarily shut down during lunch Monday for a company-wide food safety meeting.
Halvor Lines Truckers Benefit from Health & Wellness Program
Special Report: Road Warriors Part 1
Truckers at Halvor Lines are taking advantage of a health and wellness program.
Duluth Celebrates Go Red For Women Campaign
Enger Tower lit up red to support the American Heart Association
Duluth will be seeing red on Friday in honor of the american heart association.
CDC: Minnesota Woman Tests Positive for Zika Virus
The Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say a Minnesota woman has tested positive for the Zika virus.
CSS Hosts Healthcare Career Fair for Students
The College of St. Scholastic hosted a healthcare career fair Tuesday to help students retain internships, a career path and jobs.
An Area Doctor Who Overcame Great Odds
A Local Physician With A Story Of Inspiration
Northland Women Get Shopping Tips For Heart Health
Ten Northland women got a tour of the Burning Tree Road Super One in Duluth Wednesday to get heart healthy.
Blind Musician Plays for Cancer Patients
Music can be a very personal thing for people. It can help you through tough times, or make you feel happy when you’re sad. One Duluth woman is using music to do just that, but she has her own obstacles she’s had to overcome throughout the years.
Local Psychiatrist Debunks Holiday Myth
Holidays do not see a spike suicide like many believe.
There is a large misconception during the holidays that suicide rates spike.
CDC Investigating More E. Coli Cases Linked to Chipotle
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more recent cases of E.Coli linked to Chipotle.
Miller-Dwan Foundation Gives Reminder of Suicide Resources
Northland Sees Uptick in Suicides
Thursday morning representatives from the Miller-Dwan Foundation and Essentia Health stopped by FOX Sunrise to talk about a recent uptick in suicides in the Northland.
New $12.5M Clinic To be Built in Spooner
A new $12.5 million dollar Essentia Health Clinic is being built in Spooner.
Focus On Health- Holiday Heart Health
Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us. A time to celebrate the season with gift giving and holiday fare but with this comes an unexpected health risk.
Hermantown D.A.R.E Graduation
6th Grade Class of 173 Completed 10 Week Program
6th grade students in Hermantown celebrated the completion of their 10 Week D.A.R.E program.
Cancer and Hospice Patients Receive Special Gift this Holiday Season
Quilt Donation to Cancer Patients
Essesntia Health’s cancer center got a donation Tuesday for its cancer and hospice patients.
World AIDS Awareness Day
World AIDS Day tries to get People Aware
Millions of people around the world are infected with the HIV virus…which causes aids. But there continues to be a lack of understanding about the disease.
Love Your Melon Debuts New Products for Cyber Monday
Monday: Winter Product Release
Love Your Melon ambassadors stopped by FOX Sunrise to talk about their winter product release.
Duluth Kids Get Special Gifts
Kids Create Personalized Build-A-Bears for Strangers
Financial advisory firm and hosptial team up to build personalized plushes for cancer patients.
Essentia Health Presents Lucy the Lung
Giant Inflatable Lung Used To Visually Demonstrate Effects of Tabacco
Essentia Health invited the public today for a tour of “Lucy” a large, inflatable lung.
Nursing Shortage, Car Giveaway Improves Morale
Chris Jensen Rehabilitation Center
From hospitals to clinics and even long-term care facilities there’s a shortage of healthcare workers nationwide.
STD Numbers Dramatically Increased in 2014
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sexually transmitted diseases increased dramatically in 2014.
Focus on Health: Diabetic Eye Treatment
For decades, laser therapy has been used to treat one of the most feared complications of diabetes.
World Diabetes Day at Walmart
The MN Lions Diabetes Foundation hosts awareness event
Today is World Diabetes Day, a day to get people aware about their health.
PAVSA’s Annual Art Auction
Hundreds turned out for PAVSA’s 35th annual art auction at the DECC.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Eating for Two
Dealing With Cravings When You're Pregnant
When you’re eating for two, nutrition takes on a much bigger role in your diet.
Commissioner Hears from Public on Expanding Medical Cannabis
Expansion would Include Chronic Pain
Minnesota’s health commissioner will hear what the public has to say about expanding the state’s medical marijuana program to include patients suffering chronic pain.
Enrollment Increases in Faith-Based Alternatives to Health Insurance
Since the controversial roll out of Obamacare, many Americans have turned to faith-based groups for their insurance and health care needs.
Eleventh Annual Women Rock Event
Breast cancer fundraiser in eleventh year
For the 11th year Women Rock will be held in support for breast cancer.
Final Polymet Environmental Impact Statement Released
After ten years of review, the final Environmental Impact Statement was released Friday for the proposed Polyment mining project near Hoyt Lakes.
Whale Sharks Help With Medical Research
The next big medical breakthrough may not come from a hospital, but from the Georgia Aquarium.
Part 1: Being Transgender In The Northland
FOX 21’s Dan Hanger begins a three-part special report as two transgender Northlanders open up about transitioning their everyday lives to reflect the gender identity they overwhelmingly feel inside.
Soda May Contribute to Heart Failure
New research has revealed yet another reason to cut down on the soda.
Lawsuit Filed in Chipotle E-Coli Outbreak
The first lawsuit has been filed in connection to an e-coli outbreak at dozens of Chipotle restaurants in the northwest.
St. Luke’s Hospital Receives Two Prestigious Awards
Only Hospital In Minnesota To Receive Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award
St. Luke’s is the only hospital in Minnesota to be awarded a Mission Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award.
Focus on Health: Cold Kit Essentials
Many of us may get hit with a nagging cough, a runny nose or fever during this winter season.
Ness Proclaims Monday ‘Color the World Orange’ Day
Mayor Don Ness declared Monday as Color the World Orange day to raise awareness about what advocates call a poorly understood condition.
Chipotle Closes 43 Restaurants Amid E-Coli Outbreak
Chipotle has voluntarily closed the doors to 43 of it’s restaurants following an E-Coli outbreak.
Drugs in the Northland: Overdoses Clog ER
How Emergency Rooms are Tackling the Problem
Area first responders and law enforcement saw a spike in synthetics this summer they told us hadn’t occurred in years.
Drugs in the Northland: Meth
Hear from a Recovering Addict
It’s one of the most addictive drugs Methamphetamine because it imitates the feel good chemicals in the brain. This is Part 2 of a Special Report on Drugs in the Northland.
Police Take Part in Narcan Test Program
11 Officers Trained on Narcan
It’s another life-saving method that is being tested by 11 Duluth Police Officers: carrying Narcan.
Local Mom Caters Workouts to Busy Mothers
Active Adventures: Stroller Strides
Categories: Active Adventures, Community-imported, Features on Fox-imported, Health-imported
Drugs in the Northland: Heroin
Overdoses are on the Rise
Not only is drug use becoming more common around this area, it’s also causing more hospital visits. This is part one of a special report on Drugs in the Northland.
Tuberculosis Cases on the Rise Worldwide
Rivals HIV/AIDS as Leading Cause of Death from Infectious Diseases
For the first time, tuberculosis infections rival HIV/AIDS as a leading cause of death from infectious diseases.
‘Check, Change, Control’ Helps Manage Blood Pressure
We all know that lowering your blood pressure as you age can help ward off heart failure, stroke and other health problems.
Writing Group Helps Patients Express Feelings
A new online writing group is giving patients living with a debilitating condition a chance to express and share their emotions with each other.
New Open Enrollment Options, Health Insurance
Broker Enrollment Center - Benes Insurance
It just got a lot easier to sign up for health insurance in Minnesota.
Registration to Close for Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Runners hoping to get into the 2016 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon only have a few more days to enter the lottery.
