St. Mary's Medical Center Welcomed First Patients
DULUTH, Minn.—“It’s a big deal. I feel honored that I get to participate and that our community has this new hospital. I’ve been treated very well here so I’m excited,” said first St. Mary’s…
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Maurices Partners with MOCA for Free Shopping Event for Ovarian Cancer Survivors
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance says nearly 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the United States. "There are women in their 20s and 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s," said Chickie…
A Meat Allergy Caused By Tick Spit Is Getting More Common, CDC Says
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday. But health officials believe many…
Air Quality Alert Extended Through Tuesday Afternoon
MINNESOTA--It continues to be hazy in the Northland from wildfire smoke from Canada. It's not going away too quickly as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended their air quality…
Running Could Potentially Reduce Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
(FOX 9) -- A new study reveals the impact of running can extend beyond the body and could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects balance and coordination and can cause involuntary movements like stiffness and shaking. In…
New Research Estimates The Levels Of Alzheimer's County By County
(FOX 9) - For the first time, researchers have been able to estimate the level of Alzheimer's disease in every county across the United States. The research was released this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. The research reveals that the highest percentages…
Sports Physicals Recommended Before the Start of School
HERMANTOWN, Minn. -- It might still be summer time but school is just around the corner, and for athletes it's never too early to start thinking about sports physicals. Sports physicals are exams to evaluate…
MNA Essentia Nurses Prepare for Friday's Picket
DULUTH, Minn.--“To avoid any HIPPA violations I’ll just say that nurses are almost daily in tears trying to deal with the struggle of knowing that we don’t have enough staff. It’s very stressful,” said…
Parachutist Expected To Make 'Full Recovery' After Duluth Airshow Accident
DULUTH, Minn. – The U.S. Navy parachute diver who was injured in a hard fall at the Duluth Airshow Saturday is “progressing well and expected to make a full recovery,” according to a spokesperson for the Airshow. The two parachute…
Essentia Nurses To Picket Friday, Call Staffing Levels 'Disastrous'
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association are headed back to the picket line this week amid continued concerns over what they call "disastrous staffing levels." It's been six months since nurses at Essentia reached a new…
Essentia Employees With United Steelworkers To Hold Picket Friday
DULUTH, Minn. -- Essentia Health coworkers with United Steelworkers Local 9460 will be holding an informational picket Friday along with Essentia workers with the Minnesota Nurses Association. Below is the full statement from USW: "Our union is locked in tough…
Second Alzheimer’s Drug In The Pipeline Promises To Slow Worsening But With Safety Concern
WASHINGTON (AP) — Another experimental Alzheimer’s drug can modestly slow patients’ inevitable worsening — by about four to seven months, researchers reported Monday. Eli Lilly and Co. is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of donanemab. If cleared, it would…
Blood Donations Needed Even In Busy Summer Months
Summer is a very busy time for many people, but the need for a steady supply of blood continues year-round. Wednesday the Red Cross held a blood drive at their chapter office by the Miller Hill Mall. The entire morning…
St. Luke's To Affiliate With Aspirus Health
St. Luke's in Duluth and Aspirus Health in Wisconsin announced Wednesday they have agreed on a proposal to join their systems. The health care systems said their approach and philosophies are a good match. The St. Luke's system includes two…
Silver Bay Community Center Gets Help
In Silver Bay Friday afternoon, it might have felt a little bit like Christmas. The community center that is important in bringing people together, received some financial support. T-Mobile has donated fifty thousand dollars as part of its initiative to…
