HEALTH
Loss of delay of speech can signal "silent stroke"
By Colleen Lamay, The Idaho Statesmen , November 20, 2009
Kate Moss criticized after skinny-is-good remark
By Associated Press , November 19, 2009
5 more H1N1 deaths in Minnesota; outbreak wanes
The state Department of Health said 26 Minnesotans have died from confirmed H1N1 cases since the virus appeared in the state, with another two deaths from unspecified flulike illnesses.By Associated Press , November 19, 2009
H1N1 to be tested in Wisconsin man’s death
WASHBURN — A Bayfield County family is in mourning as tests are under way to determine if their loved one died from the H1N1 virus.
By Nick LaFave , November 19, 2009
Hit-and-run victim to be moved to a St. Paul hospital
Alex Balluff, the victim of an Oct. 31 hit-and-run accident on Rice Lake Road, remains in a coma at the SMDC Medical Center in Duluth but has shown signs of improvement and could move soon to a St. Paul hospital, according to his parents, Mike and Debbie Balluff.
By News Tribune , November 19, 2009
Duluth hit-and-run victim OKed for transfer to St. Paul
Alex Balluff will be transported to Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital as soon as a bed opens up at the facility but remained a patient at SMDC today.November 18, 2009
Lines move quickly at first regional clinic for seasonal flu vaccine
The region's first large public clinic for the hard-to-get seasonal flu vaccine was experiencing no problems and short lines today.
November 18, 2009
Inventing a Sport Can Help Push the Limits of Your Body and Your Creativity
By Vicky Hallett, The Washington Post , November 18, 2009
Duluth City Council members select ambulance task force
The Duluth City Council will vote Monday on appointing a five-member task force to study whether the Fire Department should take over ambulance services.By Brandon Stahl , November 18, 2009
Who can get H1N1 flu vaccine?
Who can get H1N1 flu vaccine?By Source: SMDC , November 18, 2009
St. Louis County sets H1N1 vaccination clinics for kids
The St. Louis County Health Department recently received a delivery of H1N1 flu vaccine and has scheduled clinics at community sites in Hibbing, Virginia, Ely, Cook, Hermantown and Duluth.By News Tribune , November 18, 2009
Who should get seasonal flu vaccine?
Who should get seasonal flu vaccine?November 18, 2009
Flu shot finally arrives at SMDC
The SMDC Health System has obtained more of the hard-to-get seasonal flu vaccine, landing 13,000 doses that the public will see starting today.By John Myers , November 18, 2009
St. Louis County set to vaccinate children for H1N1
The vaccines are free and available for children age 6 months to 9 years, slightly older than other clinics.November 17, 2009
SMDC has seasonal flu vaccine for all ages
SMDC plans to administer the vaccine, both spray and injection, at its ongoing flu clinic at its First Street building in downtown Duluth. H1N1 shots still limited to children and priority adults.
November 17, 2009
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OUR VOICES Health update
Took Abigail to the doctor this morning. He gave her a green light on health. The final verdict is that the pneumonia was most likely caused by H1N1, that they both pretty much hit at the same time. But, the fever is gone, her appetite is back and health is making its way back to our house. Abigail
Posted by: Tamara on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:28 PM | Headfirst into the Kiddie PoolOUR VOICES Fairview Range taps new prez, CEO
Fairview Range, a Hibbing-based medical provider, announced today it has selected Debra Boardman to serve as its new president and CEO. Her appointment to lead Hibbing&r
OUR VOICES Four more clinics join Northstar Physicians Network
Northstar Physicians Network, headquartered in Duluth, announced today that four more Minnesota clinics have become members: Dermatology Professionals, PA, a solo practice in Baxter, owned and operated by Dr. Paul Lundstrom, features a new state-of the-art facility, plus a medical spa. K
Posted by: Peter Passi on Jul 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM | Twin Ports BusinessOUR VOICES SMDC getting out of home health business
St. Mary’s Home Health, a Duluth-based provider of in-home nursing and therapy, informed staff this week that it will discontinue operations by June 30 of this year. The service employs the equivalent of 15 full-time staff members. “Over the next two to three months, we will be looking
Posted by: Peter Passi on Mar 20, 2009 at 6:05 PM | Twin Ports Business
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