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RURAL REFLECTIONS Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's Rural Reflections Radio program, the Cold War...
Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:00 AM
HEALTHBEAT Blog break
This blog is taking an extended break while I concentrate on other priorities. Blogging will resume (hopefully) at some yet-to-be-determined time in the future. In the meantime, since influenza is in...
Posted on 1/9/13 at 1:45 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS UND catches large grant to continue avian flu research
Dr. David Bradley, an immunologist at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, recently received a Centers of Research Excellence grant of $700,000 from the North Dakota ...
Posted on 1/7/13 at 10:19 AM
MIDDLE AGED PLAGUE I'm a Believer -- So Are You
We disagree with one another a lot these days, but I think I've found three sentences we can all say, "Yes, that's true," to: 1) We are all born. 2) We all die. 3) In between, we operate each of ...
Posted on 12/19/12 at 3:11 PM
THE NEW FORTY Rough shape...
The news of the day is that I am in rough shape. I still have the Clu (I must say B-Dubya, I am looking forward to being Clu-less). I started having struggles with robust coughing spasms a couple of d...
Posted on 11/30/12 at 11:05 PM
Sanford lifts flu visitor restrictions in Fargo 
Sanford Health says it has lifted visitor restrictions at three of its Fargo facilities put in place last month because of an influenza outbreak.
By Associated Press , February 15, 2013
When to exercise in the cold, flu season
Sniffles, runny noses and flu-like symptoms can deter, delay and even derail many exercisers just when enthusiasm for that New Year’s resolution is beginning to flag.
By Dorene Internicola , February 12, 2013
Officials: Flu season has peaked in Minnesota
Health officials say the worst of the flu season is likely over in Minnesota.
Kris Ehresmann, the state Health Department's infectious disease director, said Thursday the illness has peaked in Minnesota.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2013
Local, national health care providers crack down on employees refusing flu shots
Across the nation, some hospital employees who refused to be vaccinated against the flu have been fired, as health care providers move toward stricter policies aimed at ensuring patient safety.
By Pamela Knudson , January 28, 2013
Health Matters: Influenza then and now
Dr. Raymond Goldsteen answers questions about the flu and how it's effect on people has changed.
By Dr. Raymond Goldsteen , January 28, 2013
CDC: Flu seems to level off except in the West
New government figures show that flu cases seem to be leveling off nationwide. Flu activity is declining in most regions although still rising in the West.
By Associated Press , January 25, 2013
University suspends attendance policy due to flu
As students return from winter break this week, officials at the University of Minnesota say those who are experiencing flu symptoms should stay home.
By Associated Press , January 20, 2013
Altru, Mercy hospitals react to flu season
Hospitals in the northern Red River Valley have reacted differently to this year’s unusually virulent flu season. At Altru Health System in Grand Forks, there are no restrictions on who can visit patients, but the hospital asks that visitors use their best judgment, according to officials there.
By Herald Staff Report , January 18, 2013
Sanford imposes visitor restrictions
Sanford Health announced Thursday that it has imposed visitor restrictions at its hospitals and cancer center because of the flu epidemic.
By Forum News Service , January 18, 2013
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