HEALTHCARE
Medicare Medical (Part B) premium varies with income
Medicare Medical (Part B) coverage helps pay for doctors services and outpatient care along with other services. Most people incorrectly think that the costs of providing Medicare Part B coverage are...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 3:49 PM
UND nursing students to host a showing of Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare
University of North Dakota College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines students will be holding a showing of the must-see documentary, Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare. The do...
Posted on 4/2/13 at 11:33 AM
Equipment Drive for HERO in Detroit Lakes, MN
We have partnered with Essentia Health and Sanford Health Clinics in Detroit Lakes to help bring in more donations of healthcare supplies to benefit our environment and our community. Since HERO is o...
Posted on 12/6/12 at 4:00 AM
A dose of Medicare, whether you need it or not
Medicare turned 47 this week, but the government healthcare program for the senior set is battered and limping heading into the final stretch of the 2012 election cycle. South Dakota's own US House c...
Posted on 7/31/12 at 4:49 PM
Like a virgin...sort of.
Madonna's song, Like a Virgin, includes a chorus line that says: Like a virgin - touched for the very first time. I have had this song in mind since Tuesday when I first went to see the chiropractor...
Posted on 5/25/12 at 9:41 PM
More options for seniors with high drug costs
WASHINGTON — Seniors with high drug costs will soon have more options to help them cope with Medicare's prescription coverage gap.By Associated Press , September 29, 2010
12,000 Minnesota nurses launch 1-day walkout 
MINNEAPOLIS — More than 12,000 nurses launched a one-day strike today at 14 Minnesota hospitals in a dispute over staffing levels and pension benefits.
By Associated Press , June 10, 2010
MoveOn.org volunteers push public option in report to Conrad 
FARGO — Local members of a liberal advocacy group submitted a report today to Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., pushing the benefits of a public option to health care reform.
October 09, 2009
- MoveOn.org volunteer Kyle Meerkins explains what he hopes Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., will do in future actions involving health care reform.
- Meerkins talks about Conrad's reaction to last week's MoveOn.org protest over two votes Conrad made against a public health insurance option
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Sioux Falls hospital makes use of robots as workers 
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The new workers in the halls at Avera McKennan Hospital will be dependable, uncomplaining, a little on the slow side, but manageable and courteous.
By Jon Walker, Associated Press , August 22, 2009
Senators reducing costs for health care overhaul plan to reach compromise 
WASHINGTON - Senators trying to reach a bipartisan compromise on health care overhaul are reporting progress paring the costs of the plan as they push for a deal this week.
By Associated Press , July 29, 2009
Obama calls gap in costs for health insurance between big, small companies 'unacceptable' 
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama, citing a new White House study suggesting that small businesses pay far more per employee for health insurance than big companies, said Saturday the disparity is ``unsustainable - it's unacceptable.'
By Tom Raum , July 25, 2009
Conrad touts national healthcare reform proposal during Fargo roundtable 
FARGO - U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad called national healthcare reform a nonnegotiable necessity and pitched his idea for healthcare cooperatives at a roundtable today with Fargo healthcare leaders.
July 02, 2009
Minnesota nursing homes fight proposed cuts
April 29, 2009
Nonprofit Project HERO recognizes volunteers
December 18, 2008
Diabetes program gets national recognition 
A local pilot program designed to improve the health of diabetics received national recognition for its approach to disease management.
By Sherri Richards , September 12, 2007
BCBS program earns national recognition 
A local pilot program designed to improve the health of diabetics received national recognition for its innovative approach to disease management.
September 11, 2007
Plasma firm adds Moorhead center 
September 11, 2007
Altru Cancer Center to expand, renovate 
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Altru Health System here plans to expand its cancer center. The projected cost is more than $3 million.
By Forum staff reports , September 10, 2007
Class set for family of mentally ill 
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. –The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota will hold a free, one-day class for families who have a relative with mental illness.
By Forum staff reports , September 10, 2007
Living Well seminars scheduled for fall 
MeritCare is hosting Living Well workshops.
By Forum staff reports , September 10, 2007
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