HEALTH
TCH Hospice hosts ceremony
TCH Hospice to host tree lighting ceremony and annual ‘Getting Through the Holidays’ program Nov. 17November 06, 2009
400 attend Women’s Night Out
Approximately 400 women enjoyed an evening out at Tri-County Hospital’s annual “Women’s Night Out” program on Oct. 19 and 20 in Wadena and Bertha.
November 06, 2009
Sailer speaks on CBHH’s future
A low census at Minnesota’s Community Behavioral Health Hospitals and the availability of qualified health care workers is causing the state to re-examine the care level for its 16-bed hospitals, and local human services officials would like the Wadena facility to remain at least partially for acute care.By Sara Hacking , October 30, 2009
TCH further restricts hospital visitors to immediate family over the age of 18
Tri-County Hospital has announced further changes to its visitation guidelines as a precaution against the spread of influenza, including H1N1, within the community. TCH is now restricting hospital visitors to immediate family over the age of 18 only.October 30, 2009
Life Shouldn’t Hurt hand orthopedic seminar set
If you or a family member struggle with joint pain or discomfort in your hands, plan to attend the orthopedic seminar entitled, “Life Shouldn’t Hurt – Hand Orthopedic Options at Tri-County Hospital.”October 30, 2009
Tri-County Hospital to conduct free car seat inspection
Tri-County Hospital Obstetrics Department will host its next monthly car seat inspection clinic on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Tri-County Hospital from noon to 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to take advantage of this free inspection.October 30, 2009
Grief support group to meet Nov. 3 at Tri-County
Tri-County Hospital will host its monthly grief support group on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The meeting will be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Wesley Room, located in the lower level of Tri-County Hospital in Wadena.October 30, 2009
Diabetes support group to meet Nov. 9
Tri-County Hospital will host its monthly diabetes support group meeting on Monday, Nov. 9.October 30, 2009
Lakewood Health System limits visitors
Due to the high number of influenza cases in the state of Minnesota, Lakewood Health System will be limiting visitors at all Lakewood Health System locations, including all clinics, the hospital, care center and assisted-living locations.October 23, 2009
Suicide prevention program given to seventh-grade students at WDC
Wadena-Deer Creek seventh-graders listened to a powerful message recently from the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention program. Kathy Brown of Brainerd (pictured) spoke about her 22-year-old son, Judd, who committed suicide in 2006. She referred to suicide as a “silent cancer.”
By Dana Pavek , October 23, 2009
H1N1 vaccine trickling into Wadena County
Wadena County is getting the H1N1 vaccine in “little fits and starts,” according to Public Health Director Karen Nelson.By Sara Hacking , October 23, 2009
Still searching for kidney, Patrick also fighting H1N1
It was hard enough when 15-year-old Patrick Sibert of Wadena went into renal failure about a year ago. But watching more than 150 potential kidney donors get disqualified one-by-one and coming down with H1N1 flu couldn’t help.
By Steve Schulz , October 23, 2009
200 could lose health care
A state health care program that covers approximately 200 people a month in Wadena County is on the line to be cut March 1 due to the unallotment last legislative session.By Sara Hacking , October 23, 2009
TCH further restricts hospital visitors
Tri-County Hospital has announced further changes to its visitation guidelines as a precaution against the spread of influenza, including H1N1, within the community. TCH is now restricting hospital visitors to immediate family over the age of 18 only.October 23, 2009
Sleep apnea support group to begin Oct. 27
Lakewood Health System’s durable medical equipment store Medical Marketplace will host a series of sleep apnea support group meetings held October 2009 through March 2010. The meetings will be on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 2-3:30 p.m. The first meeting will take place on Oct. 27 at Lakewood Health System’s Main Campus.October 23, 2009
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OUR VOICES Franken: Keep it simple
Any new federal health-care rules need to include paperwork reduction measures already in force in Minnesota, U.S. Sen. Al Franken says. “Doctors and nurses should spend their time and resources dealing with patients, not paperwork,” the Minnesota Democrat wrote to key committee chairme
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 27, 2009 at 10:16 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Pawlenty seeks health-insurance compact
Tim Pawlenty wants fellow governors to sign onto his idea to set health-insurance standards and allow people to buy policies across state lines "Health insurance is an area that would benefit from a consistent set of standards to enable true market competition to flourish nationally," Paw
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 21, 2009 at 5:53 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Lawmakers expect health bill
Rep. Huntley
A trio of Minnesota legislators returned from Washington impressed with the enthusiasm of the state's congressional delegation about passing a health-care reform bill
OUR VOICES Pawlenty: Buy insurance from other states
Gov. Pawlenty
Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes three health-care changes that he says will save the state and consumers money, including allowing Minnesotans to buy health insurance fr
OUR VOICES Minnesota lawmakers head to D.C.
Three Minnesota lawmakers plan two days of meeting about the national health care debate in Washington. Reps. Tom Huntley of Duluth and Erin Murphy of St. Paul and Sen. Linda Berglin of Minneapolis plan to use Tuesday and Wednesday to lobby the Minnesota congressional delegation to support health i
Posted by: Don Davis on Oct 12, 2009 at 2:26 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Franken wants health profits limited
Al Franken has introduced his biggest bill since joining the U.S. Senate this summer, one that requires at least 90 percent of health insurance premium dollars go for health services, not profits. “As we move forward in health insurance reform, it’s essential that insurance companies kn
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 30, 2009 at 3:01 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Smelly experience leads to bill
Sen. Amy Klobuchar at Home Depot
Amy Klobuchar needed to outfit her apartment when she moved to Washington as a U.S. senator.
So the Minnesota Democrat headed to a nearby store &
OUR VOICES Kline to talk health
U.S. Rep. John Kline plans a Friday public forum on health issues. The 90-minute meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Lakeville South High School. Kline, a 2nd Congressional District Republican, said he also will take questions via telephone or his Web site: (952) 808-1213 or http://kline.house.gov.
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 15, 2009 at 9:50 PM | Capitol Chatter
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