U of M president touts Willmar, Minn., research and outreach center 
WILLMAR — The mood was upbeat as the University of Minnesota’s new Mid-Central Research and Outreach Center celebrated its grand opening Tuesday on the MinnWest Technology Campus.
Associated Press, 05/16/2012
HealthBeat blog: Why I won't watch 'Weight of the Nation'
“Weight of the Nation,” the HBO documentary about obesity in the United States, made its television debut last night. If the trailers and pre-show publicity were any indication, the documentary stands a good chance of further fueling the stigma, stereotypes and alarmism about being fat, and ultimately doing little to solve the crisis it purports to address (although I hope I’m wrong about this).Healthbeat.areavoices.com, 05/15/2012
Willmar, Minn., hospital investing more than ever in workforce preparation, training
WILLMAR — Rice Memorial Hospital is investing more than ever in workforce preparation, training and education, to the tune of thousands of hours annually, according to the hospital’s latest human resources report.West Central Tribune, 05/12/2012
EDC in Willmar, Minn., votes to acquire client management software
WILLMAR — The operating board of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission voted Thursday to invest in software to develop and maintain a client database.
West Central Tribune, 05/11/2012
HealthBeat blog: The truth about nurses
It’s National Nurses Week this week, which means gratitude, a few days of attention and maybe some free cookies for the hard-working individuals who make up the American nursing profession. Only I can’t quite get on board with the feel-good fuzziness that tends to accompany this annual celebration, because many nurses aren’t feeling the love these days.Healthbeat.areavoices.com, 05/10/2012
Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minn., struggling with ups and downs in patient volume
WILLMAR — Three months into a new fiscal year, Rice Memorial Hospital is struggling with a deficit driven largely by a drop in patient volume.West Central Tribune, 05/09/2012
Transparency guideline for collecting patient payments, Willmar, Minn.'s, Rice Hospital says
WILLMAR — Transparency is Rice Memorial Hospital’s guideline for collecting payment from patients for the care they receive, hospital officials says.West Central Tribune, 05/04/2012
Dark meat playing an increasing role in the poultry industry
WILLMAR — The turkey burger you have for dinner more than likely contains parts of the bird — thigh, drumstick, wing — known for dark meat.
Associated Press, 05/03/2012
Listening session explores workforce needs, issues in engineering sector in rural Minn.
WILLMAR — According to statewide figures, Minnesota is well-supplied with engineers.
West Central Tribune, 04/24/2012
Drug drop box has successful first year in Kandiyohi County, Minn.
WILLMAR — During the first year the Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office operated a drop box for unused and unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs, nearly 1,000 pounds of drugs were collected.West Central Tribune, 04/23/2012
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