HEALTH
CEO responds to nursing home death caused by wrong meds
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administered medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them. A spokesman for the nursing home said a human error was made, medication disbursement procedures have been changed and the home’s changes recently resulted in high marks on an inspection.March 09, 2010
Health Department reports Fair Oaks gave wrong meds, leading to one death
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administered medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them.March 08, 2010
Tri-County Health Care would take $1 million hit if GAMC compromise fails
Unless something is done, Tri-County Health Care stands to lose $1 million in funding for treating its patients.March 05, 2010
Gastric bypass group to meet March 9
Lakewood Health System will offer a free gastric bypass support group meeting from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 in the family room at Lakewood Health System’s Care Center entrance. Anyone who has had gastric bypass surgery or anyone considering a gastric bypass or weight-loss surgery is welcome to attend.March 05, 2010
MS support group to meet at Lakewood
The Multiple Sclerosis Mutual Help Group meeting sponsored by Lakewood Health System will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 in the activities room of Lakewood Health System’s Senior Campus.March 05, 2010
Sleep apnea support group to meet
Lakewood Health System’s durable medical equipment store, Medical Marketplace, will host a sleep apnea support group from 2-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23 at Lakewood’s Main Campus. Meetings will be held every fourth Tuesday through March.March 05, 2010
Foot care clinics offered through LHS
Foot care clinics sponsored by Lakewood Health System will be offered at a variety of locations during the month of March.March 05, 2010
Caregiver support group to meet in Sebeka
If you are caring for a friend or relative who is chronically ill or frail and elderly, join the Sebeka Caregiver Support Group for coffee, cookies and conversation.March 05, 2010
TCH to conduct car seat inspection March 14
Tri-County Hospital Obstetrics Department will host its next monthly car seat inspection clinic from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 14 at Tri-County Hospital. Families are encouraged to take advantage of this free inspection.March 05, 2010
Senior health clinic to visit Humphrey Manor
A Senior Health Clinic sponsored by Wadena County Public Health will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, at Humphrey Manor.March 05, 2010
TCH Foundation grant deadline is April 15
Tri-County Hospital Foundation is accepting grant applications for health-related activities benefiting nonprofit organizations. The deadline is April 15.March 05, 2010
NAMI peer support group offered in New York Mills
A NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets weekly in New York Mills.March 05, 2010
Lakewood Health System to hold grand opening for new Browerville clinic 
Lakewood Health System will celebrate the opening of its new clinic in Browerville from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. The public is welcome to attend a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m., with refreshments and tours to follow. Lakewood Health System staff and administrators will be in attendance to give tours, answer questions and visit with the public.
February 25, 2010
Going Beyond Kegels offered on March 1
Tri-County Hospital and Wadena-Deer Creek Community Education are offering a new class just for women. Going Beyond Kegels will teach women simplified lifestyle modifications to prevent and treat an overactive bladder, and urge, stress and mixed incontinencce without the side effects of medications or surgery.
February 25, 2010
Celiac support group to meet March 8
A monthly, free, informational meeting is being held to help people with Celiac disease learn more about the disease: what to eat, how to cook and bake using gluten-free flours and ingredients. it will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 8 at Wadena Alliance Church, 1428 S. Jefferson Street.
February 25, 2010
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OUR VOICES Senate OKs GAMC veto override
Minnesota senators voted 45-21 Thursday to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a health care program for the poor, even though legislative health leaders are trying to negotiate an agreement with the governor. "I wish the governor had not been so indecisive engaging in this discussion,"
Posted by: Don Davis on Feb 25, 2010 at 5:28 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Health cuts widespread
Huntley, Ludeman
No sta
OUR VOICES Drug company restrictions sought
A coalition of consumer, union and health care-related groups wants to tighten rules dealing with prescription drugs. The coalition calls for laws such as one that would prohibit drug companies from buying records from doctors, a marketing tool that few people know about. Favored laws also would ba
Posted by: Don Davis on Jan 25, 2010 at 5:14 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Dairy complaints come to Capitol
Jaxson, Brooklyn Brouse
Children fussed. Parents cried. Senators were outraged. Bureaucrats explained.
"We have been pushed into the living conditions of a third-wo
OUR VOICES Falls blamed on short staffs
Sens. Gimse, Kubly
Some Minnesota nursing homes simply do not have enough employees to prevent residents from falling, two Minnesota Senate committees heard Thursday.
"I know
OUR VOICES 'Ban the Bug' campaign set
Health officials say that since H1N1 flu vaccinations are available at most clinics, pharmacies and other locations, most Minnesotans should get vaccinated. H1N1 flu, also known as swine flu, vaccinations just are becoming available to everyone. They had been limited to high-risk people. Those vacc
Posted by: Don Davis on Jan 9, 2010 at 5:56 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Dems propose health care plan
Phenow, Huntley
Democrats want to use federal money, force counties to pay more and divert other funds to restore health-care coverage to Minnesota's poor.
A program known as Gener
OUR VOICES Klobuchar wants rural docs
An amendment to the U.S. Senate health care bill would help attract doctors to rural areas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., says. Klobuchar's amendment would establish a grant for medical schools to expand or create programs to train doctors in rural medical care and would recruit students who want to
Posted by: Don Davis on Dec 10, 2009 at 6:50 AM | Capitol Chatter
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