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What if health care...?
What if health care... was different? What if health care... was better? What if it was designed to help patients do their best and clinicians do their best? I regret that I stumbled too late last w...
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Soul Searching Question to Strengthen Your Relationship with You
It's Valentine's Day and there's no better time to reflect on our most important relationship. Before you start inventorying kisses and hugs, you should know that we're not talking about the significa...
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Ice-packed road
Stepping off the plane last weekend really didn't come as much of a shock despite the 60-plus degree difference in temperature from Arizona to Fargo. When I finally made it out for a run Monday eveni...
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The Letter "V"
I read recently that laughing heartily for 15 minutes can burn as many as 40 calories. Over the course of a year daily laughter can add up to the loss of four pounds for the average person. So I guess...
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How To Hire A Coach
Celebrating International Coaching Week by sharing some details about my profession has been fun for me and I hope educational for you. Well close it out with a discussion regarding how to go about fi...
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Kanidyohi Co., Minn., collects near-record 68 tons of household hazardous waste

Kanidyohi Co., Minn., collects near-record 68 tons of household hazardous waste Jay Baker knew it was busy last year at the Kandiyohi County Hou-sehold Hazardous Waste facility in Willmar.

By Carolyn Lange , February 15, 2012

Trimming super-size foods with half-orders, plate colors

WASHINGTON — Call it the alter-ego of super-sizing. Researchers infiltrated a fast-food Chinese restaurant and found up to a third of diners jumped at the offer of a half-size of the usual heaping pile of rice or noodles — even when the smaller amount cost the same.

By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 14, 2012

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Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone's needs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama declared today he's found a solution that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free birth control, as he rushed to defuse an election-year political uproar that threatened to overtake his administration.

By BEN FELLER , February 10, 2012

AP Source: Obama to change birth control rule

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will announce a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women free of charge, according to a person familiar with the decision.

By BEN FELLER , February 10, 2012

ACMC breaks ground for new Marshall clinic

MARSHALL — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday in Marshall for a new Affiliated Community Medical Centers clinic building. ACMC administration, board members and providers joined together in turning soil for the new facility, which will allow for one common location to house primary and specialty care services.

February 09, 2012

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ACMC breaks ground for new Marshall, Minn., clinic

MARSHALL — A groundbreaking ceremony was held today in Marshall for a new Affiliated Community Medical Centers clinic building. ACMC administration, board members and providers joined together in turning soil for the new facility, which will allow for one common location to house primary and specialty care services.

By Tribune News , February 08, 2012

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A push for family input to detect dementia earlier

A push for family input to detect dementia earlier WASHINGTON — Alexis McKenzie’s mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife’s sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store.

By Lauran Neergaard , February 07, 2012

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Rice Hospital in Willmar, Minn., enjoyed strong financial performance in 2011

Rice Hospital in Willmar, Minn., enjoyed strong financial performance in 2011 WILLMAR — The numbers aren’t official yet, but Rice Memorial Hospital turned in its best financial performance last year in at least five years.

By Anne Polta , February 04, 2012

Dental professionals volunteer to help give youngsters a bright smile in Willmar, Minn.

Dental professionals volunteer to help give youngsters a bright smile in Willmar, Minn. Tyler Mealhouse opened wide as Dr. Michael Gardner and dental assistant Kim Moline applied sealant to his teeth. Gardner kept up a steady stream of reassuring conversation as he worked.

By Anne Polta , February 04, 2012

Parts of Minnesota included in Lyme disease high risk areas

Parts of Minnesota included in Lyme disease high risk areas CONCORD, N.H. — Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 03, 2012

Komen charity drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants

Komen charity drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants NEW YORK (AP) — After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 03, 2012

Areavoices: Komen controversy sparks discussion, awareness

Areavoices: Komen controversy sparks discussion, awareness On Wednesday, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a national fundraising and donating organization that promotes breast cancer awareness and research, announced that it would no longer partner with Planned Parenthood and provide funding to the organization.

By Stacy Bender , February 03, 2012

Areavoices.com: Cooking with tofu presents challenges

Areavoices.com: Cooking with tofu presents challenges This sounds more serious than it actually is, but I just ran out of tofu.

By Carolyn Henderson , February 02, 2012

Feds argue for graphic images on cigarette packs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal government is trying to convince a skeptical judge that tobacco companies should be required to put large graphic photos on cigarette packs to show that the habit kills smokers and their babies.

By NEDRA PICKLER , February 01, 2012

Areavoices.com: A vision of future health care

Areavoices.com: A vision of future health care I have seen a vision of the future of health care and it looks like… well, I don’t know exactly what, because it hasn’t happened yet. But it’s intriguing for sure.

By Anne Polta , January 31, 2012

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