Socially Distant Walk to End Alzheimer's
DULUTH, Minn.-- Over 120,000 Americans died from Alzheimer’s in 2018 and today a popular annual event in Duluth helping raise awareness for the disease was still able to go on in a unique way…
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Health Officials Stress Importance of Influenza Vaccine as Flu Season Looms Ahead
DULUTH, Minn.- While the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most prominent public health concern since march, each winter brings a new flu season. Which is why officials are urging people to get vaccinated. "Now…
OMC Smokehouse Shuts Doors Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
DULUTH, Minn. -- A popular restaurant in Duluth's Lincoln Park Neighborhood, OMC Smokehouse is closing temporarily due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19 Sunday. "We are just working on trying to understand…
Health Officials Reminding Folks Of The Potential COVID-19 Risks During Labor Day
DULUTH, Minn. -- Although celebrating the Labor Day holiday is often a way to take a break and say goodbye to summer, St. Louis County health officials are urging folks to use caution when…
Passing Of Movie Star Chadwick Boseman Sparks The Importance Of Getting Checked For Colon Cancer
DULUTH, Minn. - Studies from the National Cancer Institute show colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. and is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer besides lung cancer.…
Itasca County Health Officials Express Flu Shot Importance This Fall
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - As the Labor Day weekend inches closer, officials with Itasca County Public Health Department want to remind residents and visitors that their actions could have long-term effects amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Check Your Mailbox! Bridge to Health Survey Sent to 27,000 Northland Residents
DULUTH, Minn. - 27,000 Northland residents will soon receive a survey in the mail from Generations Health Care Initiatives. Known as the 'Bridge to Health Survey,' this document helps provide vital information…
Therapist Offers Advice on When to Seek Help With Mental Health Concerns
DULUTH, Minn. - The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting individuals on many different levels. Toss in political and social unrest across the country, and stress/anxiety have skyrocketed this year. Maren Barootian , a psychotherapist at Essentia…
Dermatologists Are Noticing "Maskne" Is Becoming A Problem For Many People
DULUTH, Minn. - If you have been experiencing unexplained changes to the skin on your face you may be developing "maskne" or mask acne. Dermatologists have been seeing an increase in patients being treated for…
Pregnancy Stress During Pandemic Can Have Impacts
DULUTH, Minn. Stress can be a normal reaction to life changes. In the midst of a pandemic, pregnant women experiencing stress just might be too overwhelming. Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time in…
Itasca County Educators Stress Preparation Before School Begins
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. - Health and school leaders in Itasca County are urging parents to practice what local medical professionals are preaching to better help their children prepare for the upcoming abnormal school year.…
Tech-Up Program Helps Give Laptops To Those In Need
DULUTH, Minn. - Community Action Duluth is hoping to narrow the technology gap one person at a time. The organization's Community Tech-Up program aims to provide free laptops and wifi to those who may not…
Local Tattoo Shop Helps Collect Donations For Toy Drive Honoring A Child That Lost His Life Too Soon
SUPERIOR, Wis. - A Twin ports tattoo shop is giving back by helping to collect donations for a toy drive honoring the memory of a child that lost his life way too soon. 13-month-old …
Health Officials Are Warning About The Risks Of Social Gatherings
DULUTH, Minn. - The next time you are planning to go to or host a social event, the St. Louis County department of public health wants you to first consider the risks. Community transmission is…
New Guidelines For Long Term Care Facilities Released By MN Dept. Of Health
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health recently released new COVID-19 guidelines for longterm care facilities in the state. Long term care centers can be in either level one or level two. Each…
