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 Medical Center patient Bethany Johnson. After 4 years, Essentia’s Health opened St. Mary’s Medical Center is welcoming their patients over from their legacy building, with new…
DULUTH, Minn. – Throughout November for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association in Duluth is encouraging people who are at risk for lung cancer to take a screening eligibility quiz. Click here to take the quiz. To date, 137,000 Americans have taken the test to learn about their risk for lung cancer. According to the Association, lung cancer…
DULUTH, Minn. – Providing end of life care can be one of the most difficult, yet rewarding jobs in the medical industry. Now with the help of four-legged friends, local hospitals and hospice care facilities are looking to ease the heartbreak another way. “Dogs give hope, and joy to families and patients that need it in this setting,” said Kelly…
