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Mayo looking for stories about Naeve Hospital as removal draws near
As the date to remove the former Naeve Hospital approaches, Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea is ...
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Guest column: For Seniors: Navigating observation status and Medicare coverage
Medicare can be tricky to figure out, especially regarding “observation beds” at a hospital. Observation beds for seniors ...
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Minnesota sees demand rising for at-home COVID tests
Minnesotans are pulling out the at-home COVID-19 tests, again.
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Public health director offers vaccine advice for upcoming season
Fall is coming up, meaning flu — and another COVID — season is on its way. Sue Yost, ...
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Back-to-school vaccinations encouraged as Minnesota’s immunization rate declines
When a child starts a new school year, they’re exposed to a lot of new people and a ...
Health Updates
‘Albert Lea is one that never gives up’
Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition leaders reassured community members Tuesday evening they are optimistic about finding a new health ...
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Mayo surgeon stumbles upon unique treasures from patients
Some people collect cars. Some collect photographs. Others art. Rebekkah Frunzac, a general surgeon and president/medical executive committee ...
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Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations now offering flu shots
Hy-Vee Inc. announced Wednesday that the flu vaccine is now available inside its more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy ...
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Healthcare Coalition trustees organizing community meeting in aftermath of MercyOne announcement
The trustees of the Albert Lea Healthcare Coalition invite community members to discuss the next steps for the ...
Health Updates
MercyOne announces it will close Albert Lea clinic at end of the year
Albert Lea Health Care Coalition president: ‘Now more than ever we have to get together as a community ...
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Mayo working to recruit new pediatricians to Albert Lea
With two pediatricians recently leaving Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea to pursue other professional opportunities, the ...
Health Updates
Medicaid coverage ends for 32,600 Minnesotans, thousands renew
In the first look at Medicaid renewals following the end of a pause to eligibility determinations, the Minnesota ...
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes 6 Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals
Six Mayo Clinic Health System hospitals were recognized in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” ...
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Guest column: Seniors: Know emergency and non-emergency ambulance costs
Hearing ambulance sirens or medical ambulance helicopter rotors over Fountain Lake is unnerving, as it signals someone needs ...
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New directors of nursing at both St. John’s campuses bring a wealth of experience to roles
Both St. John’s Lutheran Community campuses in the last year welcomed a new director of nursing, and the ...
