Learn How To Manage ‘Brain Fog’ From Chemotherapy
If you or someone you love has experienced “brain fog” after undergoing chemotherapy treatments or battling COVID-19, there’s a class that can help you learn to minimize its effects.
Danko Co-Authors Respiratory Care Services APIC Chapter
With the emergence of COVID-19, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) recognized a need to update the Respiratory Care Services chapter and highlight the connection of respiratory care services and infection control practices. Jess Danko, MSHA, RRT, LTC-CIP, program director for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care and APIC South Dakota member, collaborated to update the 2014 version of the chapter.
Feeling heard: Established primary care relationship helps Essentia patient navigate unusual COVID symptom
Longtime Detroit Lakes resident, Sue Sorensen, contracted COVID-19 for the first time in August 2022.
AMA, Health Care Partners Announce The Common Health Coalition: Together For Public Health
The American Medical Association (AMA) and four other leading health care organizations today announced the Common Health Coalition: Together for Public Health.
American Medical Association Urges Vaccination To Protect Public During Respiratory Virus Season
As respiratory virus season begins, the American Medical Association (AMA) is urging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated against the three main respiratory viruses expected to again circulate this year—influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available At Essentia Health
Essentia Health is ready to administer updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Novavax that offer better protection against current variants of the virus.
New COVID-19 Vaccine Available At Sanford Health
Sanford Health is now administering the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine labeled the “2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine,” which targets the omicron variant XBB.1.5.
Sanford Health Now Administering New COVID-19 Vaccine
Sanford Health is now administering the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine labeled the “2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine,” which targets the omicron variant XBB.1.5. This vaccine replaces the most recent bivalent COVID vaccine that came out in 2022.
Sanford Health Honored By AMA For Promoting Well-Being Of Clinicians
Sanford Health has earned gold recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization.
Vaccination Reduces The Risk Of Illness For Pregnant Women And Babies
Expectant mothers and newborn babies are vulnerable and need extra protection against germs and infectious diseases.
Sanford Health, Essentia Health And Fargo Cass Public Health Unite To Encourage Respiratory Vaccinations
As the respiratory season approaches, Sanford Health, Essentia Health and Fargo Cass Public Health are uniting to emphasize the critical importance of vaccinating against respiratory illnesses such as influenza (flu), RSV and COVID-19.
Essentia Health To Offer Saturday Walk-In Vaccine Clinics
This respiratory season, the Essentia Health-52nd Avenue Clinic, located at 4110 51st Ave. S. in Fargo, will offer several Saturday walk-in vaccine clinics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
American Medical Association Statement On Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Becoming sick from respiratory viruses such as flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 is common, especially during the fall and winter. With COVID-19 hospital admissions increasing, we welcome today’s recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) supporting a universal recommendation for the 2023-2024 COVID-19, XBB.1.5 containing vaccine.
Essentia Health Offering Several Convenient Options For Flu Shots
Essentia Health is now offering several options for flu shots ahead of the respiratory season.
Sanford Health Now Administering Influenza Vaccine
Sanford Health is now administering influenza vaccine for patients 6 months and older at several of its clinic locations across its footprint in North Dakota, South Dakota, Northwest Iowa, Southwest Minnesota, Northwest Minnesota and Northeast Nebraska.
Nearly $4 Million In Scholarships Available To Nebraska Nursing Students
Any Nebraska resident enrolled in a licensed practical nurse program, associate degree of nursing program, or accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program is eligible for a Fall 2023 scholarship up to $2,500.
Yankton Medical Clinic Doctor To Be Published In The American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine
Yankton Medical Clinic’s Dr. Amanda Sedlacek, Board Certified Internal Medicine and Palliative Care was recently notified her article, Palliative Care Knowledge following an Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Seminar, has been selected to be featured in an upcoming edition of the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
P-EBT Benefits Available For Homeschool & Fully Virtual Students
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is now taking applications for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) benefits for homeschooled and fully virtual school-age students (K-12).
Health And Human Services Focuses On Prevention, Health And Well-Being As State Moves Past Pandemic
With the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency today, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds North Dakotans about health priorities, early intervention and prevention, and the programs and services that are available to support health and well-being.
Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Expired On May 11
The Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS) expired on May 11. Nebraska ended its COVID-19 PHE on June 30, 2021.