Local
New Medicare card coming to Minnesotans in July
The card, in a national fraud prevention measure, will no longer include a Social Security number.
Minneapolis
More Hennepin Healthcare studies to be suspended in sedation debate
Dr. William Heegaard appeared before the Hennepin County Board on Tuesday to respond to concerns over the use of ketamine on patients without their consent.
Local
New shingles vaccine in short supply at Minnesota clinics
There has been a run on the new vaccine, which is about twice as effective as an older version.
North Metro
2 deaths after ventilators stopped prompt Brooklyn Park police to seize provider records
It's part of an investigation into the deaths of two patients under its care.
National
Pharmacist denies woman miscarriage drug on moral grounds
The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy will investigate the complaint of a woman who says a Walgreens pharmacist refused to give her medication necessary to end her pregnancy after her baby stopped developing.
Business
Big Medicare shift coming to Minnesota
Health plans say many will need to switch from Medicare Cost coverage.
Local
New tool helps identify patients' suicide risk
HealthPartners helped develop tool to assess risk of self-harm.
Variety
Try a dance workout among the art at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
The new workout is part dance-infused exercise class, part Sculpture Garden tour.
Minneapolis
Patients sedated by ketamine were enrolled in Hennepin Healthcare study without consent
Forced sedation in their best interest, hospital says.
Nation
States ramping up mental health education in schools
Aim is to help students recognize symptoms before a crisis develops.
Variety
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St. Paul Parks offers summertime free outdoor yoga classes, capture the flag and more
From yoga to capture the flag, St. Paul takes fitness outside.
Variety
Four sunglasses to pull together your summer style and save your eyes
These four sunglasses pull together your summer style — and save your peepers.
Local
Fairview, University of Minnesota plan eight-year partnership
The two sides agree to share and develop more medical resources in their new deal.
Variety
How to spot signs of mental illness in your kids
Is it typical teenage behavior, or something more serious?
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