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In Todd County, vaccine skepticism fuels measles surge

In Todd County, vaccine skepticism fuels measles surge

Distrust of government, fears over vaccine safety and limited experience with a disease that was virtually nonexistent 20 years ago are causing more parents to decline once-routine vaccinations for their children, officials say.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Sanford to end labor and delivery services in Luverne

Sanford to end labor and delivery services in Luverne

The announcement highlights the challenges faced by rural communities as hospitals contend with declining birth volumes, staffing demands and the need to maintain specialized maternity care.
by Erica Zurek

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How daylight saving time changes affect you and what you can do about it

How daylight saving time changes affect you and what you can do about it

It's almost time for most Americans to set their clocks back an hour. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday. Standard time will last until March 14, when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time.
by The Associated Press

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What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health

What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health

Are you tossing and turning at night? Waking up tired? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sleep doctor about why people have trouble sleeping, why sleep is so important to health and how you can sleep better.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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‘We want people to stay’: North Memorial EMS workers organize for better support

‘We want people to stay’: North Memorial EMS workers organize for better support

Union organizers say they want a greater voice in staffing, training, equipment maintenance, employee benefits and workplace policies, along with resources to help paramedics and EMTs remain in a profession known for burnout and high turnover.
by Erica Zurek

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U of M fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training and keep labor and delivery units open

U of M fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training and keep labor and delivery units open

The partnership is launching the new, one-year family medicine obstetrics fellowship next summer to prepare family medicine physicians to provide advanced prenatal, maternity and newborn care in rural communities. The only other fellowship of this kind in Minnesota is at Essentia Health in Duluth.
by Molly Castle Work

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Deadly ATV crashes surge in Minnesota in October

Deadly ATV crashes surge in Minnesota in October

Most fatal crashes occur when ATVs are traveling along roads or in road ditches, not on the state’s trail system. Excessive speed and not wearing seat belts or helmets are common factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Medicaid cuts may cripple Minnesota community health clinics

Medicaid cuts may cripple Minnesota community health clinics

Community health centers statewide are reporting that thousands may lose coverage, adding further strain to an already stressed healthcare system. Southside Community Health Services is preparing for the financial and health impacts of sweeping Medicaid changes.
by Erica Zurek

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