Northland's NewsCenter's Your Health Matters: Local News
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WI Dept. Of Health Offers Aid To Uninsured With Flu Like Symptoms
The Department of Health Services announced health care is available for uninsured Wisconsin residents who are experiencing influenza-like symptoms. ... Read more..
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Douglas Co. To Host Two H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
The Douglas County Public Health Service will hold two Influenza A (HINI) vaccination clinics for targeted, high risk populations on: ... Read more..
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6 More Die From H1N1 In MN
Six influenza deaths have been confirmed in Minnesota residents.... Read more..
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3 More Minnesotans Die From The Swine Flu
Three more Minnesota residents have died from complications due to infection with the H1N1 virus.... Read more..
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H1N1 Closes 5 Schools In WI
The Wisconsin Dells School District announced on Tuesday that they would be closing five schools due to increased influenza like illness (ILI). Schools will reopen on Monday October 12th. ... Read more..
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WI Receives 1st Shipments Of H1N1 Vaccine
Wisconsin began to receive its first allocations of the H1N1 vaccine Monday.... Read more..
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UMD To Hold 1st Seasonal Flu Clinic
UMD will hold its first seasonal flu (not H1N1) immunization clinic on Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Kirby Lounge.... Read more..
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MN Child Dies From H1N1
A child from Hennepin County has recently died from complications due to infection with the H1N1 novel influenza virus. ... Read more..
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H1N1 Vaccine Soon To Be Available In MN
Minnesota will soon receive its first supply of vaccine for the novel H1N1 influenza virus, according to an announcement Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... Read more..
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Flu Takes 5% Students Out Of Cloquet's School District
Flu symptoms continue to take area students out of the classroom.... Read more..
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Wisconsin Assembly, Senate Pass Mercury Bill
Wisconsin manufacturers are not currently producing products that contain mercury, but these products can still be sold in the state. The bill passed Tuesday will make the ban on sales permanent.... Read more..
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Duluth Chosen For National Health & Well-being Initiative
Duluth has been selected to join Activate America®: Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC) — its signature initiative that brings community leaders together to create environments that help sustain healthy behaviors through environmental and policy change... Read more..
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Solon Springs Flu Shot Clinic Rescheduled
Due to a shipping slow down by the manufacturers of the seasonal influenza vaccine, the Solon Springs Flu Shot Clinic, that was scheduled for 9/24/09 has been rescheduled for October 15, 2009 from 9:00 am – noon. ... Read more..
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Northland Health Officials Provide Information On Flu Shots
Public Health Officials from St. Louis County, MN and Douglas County, WI are providing the following information on flu shots to help improve the public’s knowledge and awareness of the differences between seasonal flu shots and HINI Influenza A flu shots: ... Read more..
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Treating Back Pain: Part 2
A new type of physical therapy program in Duluth is making great strides in treating back pain. But not all back injuries can be managed with therapy alone. As we continue our special report on the treatment of America's number one medical complaint, Barbara Reyelts looks at options beyond therapy.... Read more..
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Lake Superior Zoo Goes Green
Using solar energy to provide electricity is one solution to reducing your carbon footprint. But, is the sun strong enough to replace the water heater in your home? In this week's "Your Green Life", Meteorologist Jeff Edmondson takes a look.... Read more..
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Treating Back Pain: Part 1
More money is spent treating back pain than any other single ailment in America. It is the most common reason for missing work across the country. Back injuries can severely damage quality of life and take a long time to heal. But there are new treatments emerging which can get people back on their feet much more quickly.... Read more..
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Identifying Mushrooms Found In The Northland
A heavy rainstorm in late August and recent showers have helped produce a new crop of mushrooms in the area. In this week's nature matters we meet up with a master naturalist class and Larry Weber for a fungus study.... Read more..
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Duluth To Receive Grants For Energy Efficiency Projects
Minnesota will receive more than $15 million for local and state energy efficiency projects as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ... Read more..
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More Than 100 4-H Kids Sent Home From Fair Due To Swine Flu Concerns
The Minnesota State Fair, in partnership with Minnesota 4-H and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), has canceled the remainder of the 4-H Arts-In and Ambassador programs scheduled for the 2009 State Fair.... Read more..
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