HEALTHCARE
Enrolling in Medicare? Go online.
Three separate questions were received this week about how and when to enroll in Medicare when the person is not yet ready to start Social Security benefits. Even though Social Security full retirem...
Posted on 6/14/13 at 11:56 AM
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
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
Safety 1st Detach and Go Healthcare Kit
When we travel with our babies, we often need to clip a fingernail or clear a nostril, right? Ever been to a wedding with your newborn baby? Talk about high-maintenance! The detach and go healthcar...
Posted on 9/11/10 at 5:10 PM
Lawmakers urge governor to veto ND abortion bills
BISMARCK — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has urged Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple to veto measures that would make North Dakota home to the nation's most restrictive abortion laws.By JAMES MacPHERSON , March 19, 2013
Doctors: Anti-abortion bills restrict health care
FARGO — A group of doctors from North Dakota's largest city braved a blizzard warning to speak out against legislation that says a fertilized egg is a human being.March 18, 2013
One-the-job tragedies can have lasting effects for first responders
FARGO – For those in a medical crisis, a paramedic on the way can seem like an approaching angel.By Emily Welker , March 17, 2013
North Dakota Senate approves 6-week abortion ban
BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate was expected to vote Friday on a pair of bills that could make the state's abortion laws the most restrictive in the country.By JAMES MacPHERSON , March 15, 2013
Doctor: ND laws will spur 'backroom' abortions
BISMARCK — A retired Fargo pediatrician says some women may resort to dangerous “backroom” abortions if lawmakers approve a package of measures aimed at strengthening North Dakota's already strict abortion laws.March 12, 2013
Sanford to hire 2 Native American healers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The country's largest rural, nonprofit hospital system is hiring two traditional Native American healers to train medical staff in the Dakotas and Minnesota.January 02, 2013
Sanford breaks ground on $20M health care facility in Dickinson
By Bryan Horwath , December 20, 2012
Surgery and back to Africa for Beach native
By Katherine Grandstrand , December 09, 2012
13,000 got suspect steroid shots; risk uncertain
NEW YORK (AP) — As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it's not clear how many are in danger.October 08, 2012
Rare meningitis cases up to 26 in 5 states, 4 die
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Health officials say a rare meningitis outbreak has sickened 26 people in five states who received steroid injections for back pain. Four people have died.October 03, 2012
New York City hospitals cracking down on junk food
NEW YORK (AP) — People nervously waiting around in New York City hospitals for loved ones to come out of surgery can't smoke. In a few months from now, they can't have a supersized fast-food soda. And soon, they won't even be able to get a candy bar out of the vending machine or a piece of fried chicken from the cafeteria.September 24, 2012
Obesity more than numbers game, it’s a crisis
First lady Michelle Obama has gotten little appreciation for her campaign to get children to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. She has publicized the effort with a White House garden, where schoolchildren are invited to come pick their own, and she endorsed farmers markets, including a weekly venue nearby. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has endured a storm of ridicule for his efforts to limit the sales of oversized and overly sugared drinks.By Dale McFeatters , September 21, 2012
ND medical pot backers want measure on ballot
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of a North Dakota initiative to allow marijuana use for pain relief want the state Supreme Court to put the measure on the ballot.September 17, 2012
Medical marijuana backers seek inroads in South
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The home state of the president who didn't inhale has become an unlikely front in the battle over medical marijuana.September 03, 2012
Letter: Misrepresentations about medical marijuana law by Montana politicians deplorable
August 22, 2012
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