St. Luke’s Dietitian Gives Tips for Having Healthy Holidays
Sticking to a Diet at Holiday Parties
A St. Luke’s dietitian gives tips for sticking to your diet.
Hospital News-imported
Mother sues over baby mix-up at Minneapolis hospital
Seeking more than $50,000 in damages
A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against a health care provider, after her newborn was mistakenly given to another mother at a hospital and breastfed.
St. Luke’s Hosting Holiday Sale
If you’re looking to spice up your skin care routine, or find the perfect holiday gift, St. Luke’s is hoping to help this week.
Essentia Health Tree of Lights Festival Kicks Off
Hoping to raise money for the Virginia Cancer Center
There are only 38 days until Christmas and folks in Virginia, Minnesota are preparing for the holiday already.
Uncompensated Hospital Care Costs in Minnesota Drop 17 Percent
The report was conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health
A new report shows the cost of uncompensated care at Minnesota hospitals has dropped nearly 17 percent since the federal Affordable Care Act was implemented.
UW-Madison Confirms Meningococcal Disease in 3rd Student
The disease often causes meningitis, an inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord
The University of Wisconsin-Madison says meningococcal disease has been confirmed in third student.
Dayton Plans to Provide a 25 Percent Health Insurance Premium Rebate
Premiums have been on the rise for those enrolled in plans under the Affordable Care Act
Detailed plan was announced to provide a 25-percent health insurance premium rebate in an effort to address rising premiums for Minnesotans.
Essentia Hospice Holds ‘Service of Remembrance’
Those who have passed away in hospice at Essentia St. Mary’s were honored by loved ones.
Nurses Officially Ratify Contract with Allina Health
An agreement has been made between MNA members and Allina Health
A majority of the striking nurses represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association have voted in favor of the tentative agreement with Allina Health on October 11, 2016.
Hopkins Cooling Tower Source of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
23 people fell ill, 1 died from the outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health says it has identified the source of the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Hopkins that sicked 23 people and caused one death.
Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement with Allina Health
After weeks of striking and negotiations, contract agreements have been made
After a 17 hour negotiating session, that began at 11 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016, the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) and Allina Health announced that they have reached a tentative agreement on all outstanding contract issues.
Journey Awards Recognize Those who Have Overcome Disabilities
Essentia Health Duluth honors those who continue to inspire others.
Essentia Health Duluth honored those who have had a positive outlook on life while overcoming a disability.
Minnesota Nurses Seeking Income in Unexpected Ways During Strike
Some have even left Allina after frustration levels rise
Nurses on strike in Minnesota are finding unexpected ways to pay the bills.
One Dead in Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak
Outbreak of the diesease in Minneapolis suburb of Hopkins
One person has died in an outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in the Minneapolis suburb of Hopkins.
New Cancer Center Features Salon-Style Wig Room
The newly built NWCC in Ashland will let chemo patients get a new look
At the newly built Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center of Memorial Medical Center (NWCC) in Ashland, Wisconsin, a salon-style wig room is giving chemotherapy patients a new look and a boost of self-confidence when going through treatments.
Mental Health Task Force Meets in Duluth
Creating a Dialog With Local Health Experts
Mental health and the way we deal with those suffering with mental disabilities have made many headlines recently.
Essentia Nurses Ratify Contract
After five months of negotiations they have a new contract
Some Northland nurses are now officially working under a new contract, after five months of negotiations.
Essentia Nurses Set to Vote on Contract
After Reaching a Tentative Agreement Last Week, Nurses Will Cast Votes
It’s voting day Thursday for nurses at Essentia Health in Duluth and Superior.The Minnesota Nurses Association and Essentia Health reached a tentative deal on a new contract.
Indiana Catholic Health System to Drop Saint Names
Franciscan Alliance announced Tuesday it will rename 12 of its 14 hospitals
A large Catholic health system is dropping saint names from its hospitals to create a more unified identity.
Striking Nurses Picket 5 Minnesota Hospitals
Another bargaining session ended without agreement Saturday
Nurses are walking picket lines at five Minnesota hospitals in a strike over health insurance, workplace safety, and staffing.
Drug Overdose Spikes Finally Begin to Slow in Ohio
Overdoses seem to be leveling off after a major wave
Emergency rooms reported 174 drug overdose cases over six days, for an average of 29 per day.
Allina Nurses Schedule Strike
They have notified the company that they will begin striking Labor Day
The union representing around 4,800 nurses at five Allina hospitals in the Twin Cities area has notified the company that it will begin a strike on Labor Day.
Man Hospitalized After ATV Accident in Cherry
A man from Cherry is hospitalized after the ATV he was riding ended up on top of him.
2 Campers Killed By Storms In BWCAW
A Boy Scouts leader confirmed that a boy and adult volunteer were killed when severe thunderstorms hit their camp in northern Minnesota. Two other children were injured and taken to the hospital by Canadian rescue crews.
Two people are dead after a shooting in Bayfield
Two people in Bayfield County are dead after being shot early this morning.
Wilderness Visits Patients At St. Mary
Hockey players bring cheer to pediatric patients
At St. Mary’s hospital the halls were filled with hockey players.
Duluth Hospitals Hold Holiday Fundraising Sales
St. Mary's and St. Luke's in Need of Funding
Two hospitals in Duluth are having holiday-themed fundraising sales at their gift shops this week.
Essentia Health Hosts Conference on Diabetes
Conference Educates Health Professionals on Latest Trends
Essentia Health hosted a special conference for healthcare professionals, with a focus on diabetes.
Duluth Hospital Hosts Fundraiser Sale
Big Deals Mean Big Dollars For St. Luke's
A fundraiser for St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth means some big deals on jewelry and fashion accessories.
Journey Awards Honor Outstanding Community Members
Recognizing Those Who Have Overcome Disabilities & Inspire Others
Thursday afternoon, Essentia Health honored three outstanding individuals at the 17th Annual Journey awards.
