CARE
Nursing homes get financial bump as lawmakers OK health care bill
By Danielle Killey Nursing homes and other care facilities will get more state money than they have seen in years. Sen. Tony Lourey, DFL-Kerrick, said the budget plan lawmakers approved last week inc...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 6:40 PM
What I Want for Mothers’ Day
Frequent readers, friends, and family members know that my mom passed away nearly ten years ago. I do not remember the last Mothers Day I had with her; in fact, I do not think I was with her. I actual...
Posted on 5/11/13 at 7:27 AM
Health center superheroes use MediQHome to help patients
By Ryan Schuster A group of superheroes have helped Robin Dyke improve her health. No, really. The super-human doctors and staff members at Coal Country Community Health Center in western North Dako...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 4:35 PM
Change fatigue in health care
The patient was at the hospital for a straightforward same-day surgery but the admission process fell far short of efficient. She was directed hither and yon - first to the registration desk, then to ...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 3:39 PM
What's Wrong Wednesday: Service Counter Requirements
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Posted on 5/8/13 at 8:25 AM
ND AG applauds withdrawal of Neb. health care deal
BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is applauding the withdrawal of a provision in federal health-care legislation that exempted Nebraska from paying some extra Medicaid costs.By Associated Press , January 16, 2010
Nokomis Child Care Centers closing budget gap 
FARGO - Nokomis Child Care Centers are two-thirds of the way to their goal of raising $170,000 to close a major gap in the agency‘s budget, an official says.
By Helmut Schmidt , December 29, 2009
Service excellent at VA hospital
I find that I am forced to also comment on RaeLa Schilousky’s letter to the editor dated Sept. 20. Writing a letter to the editor in The Forum warning young people to distance themselves from the military because of your experience is just plain silly and uneducated, to say the leastBy David Nerud , October 04, 2009
Not everyone in crowd in Casselton was civil 
I went to the town hall meeting in Casselton, N.D., and was the first to speak to Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., on the issue of health care reform.
By Cindy Shawcross , August 29, 2009
President leads on health care
I am very pleased to see President Barack Obama’s leadership in addressing real health care reform. He rightly understands that our long-term economic success depends on making health care more available and affordable to families.By Zachary Ista , March 29, 2009
N.D. Legislature hears two bills concerning day care background checks 
BISMARCK – Legislators took the first steps Tuesday to require criminal background checks for child care workers.
By Amy Dalrymple and Janell Cole, Forum Communications , January 14, 2009
League of Women Voters to meet Friday 
The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley will host an informational meeting about child care from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Fargo Sons of Norway.
By Forum staff reports , January 07, 2009
Forum Editorial: Child care oversight to improve 
The Forum’s latest reporting on the day care situation in Fargo reveals shocking gaps in oversight and regulation (“Are your children in good hands?” Dec. 28.)
January 02, 2009
Tips for selecting a day care 
Day care experts suggest parents looking to place their kids in a day care facility do their homework. Here is a checklist as to what you can do:
December 28, 2008
Slipping through the cracks 
Research reveals felons among day care owners, staff
Here are several examples of local day care owners who have felons in their day cares – either living there or working there – or who themselves have been convicted of felonies.
December 28, 2008
Nonprofit Project HERO recognizes volunteers
December 18, 2008
Operator withdraws license for Children R Us day care in West Fargo's Eagle Run neighborhood 
WEST FARGO - James Krause, who was planning to open a new child care center in West Fargo’s Eagle Run neighborhood, has withdrawn his licensing application, a Cass County Social Services representative said.
By Forum staff reports , October 03, 2008
Options can help mother to be active 
Dear Carol: My mom is in her 70s and is alert and fairly healthy. She has arthritis, which causes her quite a bit of pain. I’d like to see her be more active, as I think it would be better for her overall, but she says she doesn’t feel like it.
By J. Shane Mercer , September 21, 2008
ND kit offers useful info on long-term care insurance 
Dear Readers: Some of you in North Dakota have received a brochure from the Department of Health and Human Services titled “Own Your Future: Planning for Long-Term Care.”
By J. Shane Mercer , August 10, 2008
Web site offers items that can stir memories 
Dear Readers: My sister was told by a colleague that this woman’s mother, who was viewing “The Lawrence Welk Show” on public television, has mentioned something to the effect that “Lawrence Welk looks wonderful. He just doesn’t age!” While most of us know that Welk died in 1992, we also know that his music lives on.
By J. Shane Mercer , August 03, 2008
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