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‘We just have to make it OK to talk about suicide and mental health’
People of Freeborn County on Wednesday gathered at the Albert Lea fire station to discuss the shortage of ...
News
Department of Health confirms 2 measles cases
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has identified two cases of measles in the state.
Health Updates
Mental health event to address provider shortage in the county
The community, especially community professionals, are invited to attend “For the Love of Mental Health” addressing the mental ...
State & Regional
Report: MinnesotaCare expansion could cost up to $364 million annually, enroll 151,000 more people
State-subsidized MinnesotaCare insurance is currently available only to people under a certain income limit, but some state legislators ...
Health Updates
Start a healthy habit with a chance to win prizes
The Blue Zones Albert Lea Project encourages all Freeborn County residents to pick up its Passport to Winter ...
Health Updates
Concerns raised about senior transportation to medical appointments
Discussion at two recent public meetings has brought to light concerns about transportation for seniors to medical appointments ...
Health Updates
Guest column: No trust, truths or transparency
My commitment to health care in Albert Lea runs deep in my DNA, with my grandmother’s and mother’s ...
News
Hopeful downticks in Minnesota’s COVID-19, RSV and flu data
While just one new week’s worth of data does not indicate a clear trend, it is worth noting ...
News
Minnesota lawmakers kick off debate on joining other states that permit physician-assisted suicide
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature kicked off debate Thursday on whether the state should join the list ...
News
New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance
Debate in Washington over prescription drug pricing has gone on for a long time. But state leaders, including ...
Health Updates
Maternity care award given to Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Austin, Red Wing
Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin and Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing are ...
News
Surging into 2024: COVID, flu and RSV continue to climb in Minnesota
Toward the beginning of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy’s latest podcast, the center’s director, epidemiologist ...
Health Updates
Minnesota’s COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in ’23 less than half those in ’22
Our end-of-year retrospective on COVID-19 activity in Minnesota reveals a fourth year where thousands of Minnesotans ended up ...
Health Updates
Health and wellness coordinator at A.L.’s YMCA talks New Year’s resolutions
As 2023 closes out and 2024 begins on Monday, many people will be making resolutions. Statistically, most of ...
Health Updates
The top local baby names for 2023 are …
Liam is a boy’s given name of Irish origin. That name also will be known for being the ...
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