The symptoms that linger after a COVID-19 infection can be puzzling and worrisome. Fatigue, breathing issues and brain fog can last for months. And because the disease has been around for only about two years, no one knows how much longer they may last.
West-central Minnesota health system is implementing an easy reference guide for physicians and information for patients about managing acute pain without using opioid pain medications. Often, the first line of treatment is over-the-counter painkillers, which doctors say are more effective than people think.
The four penalized hospitals include St. Luke's in Duluth, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital in Grand Rapids, Essentia Health in Virginia and University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.
