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RiverView Health reminds us Saturday is World No Tobacco Day

World No Tobacco Day is Saturday, May 31. However, you can make every day tobacco-free with the help of Stephanie Korynta, RiverView Health’s tobacco treatment specialist. Korynta works with individuals of all ages, including children and teenagers, who want to quit using tobacco, whether it’s smokeless tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, or vaping. This year’s May 31 […]

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RIVERVIEW HEALTH SAYS NOW IS THE TIME TO GET KIDS CAUGHT UP ON IMMUNIZATIONS

Give your child the best shot at a healthy school year by ensuring they are up-to-date on immunizations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month and an excellent time to make an appointment for a well-child checkup so your child’s primary care provider can make sure immunizations are up to date. If needed, a sports physical

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HEALTH OFFICIALS ASK PARENTS TO WATCH FOR SIGNS OF HEPATITIS IN CHILDREN, SEEK MEDICAL CARE

Prompted by a cluster of hepatitis cases of unknown origin among children in multiple states and countries, state health officials are asking parents to watch for signs of liver inflammation in their children – especially after bouts with either upper respiratory or stomach-intestinal illnesses. Signs of liver inflammation can include yellowing of the eyes or

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LAB TESTING CONFIRMS MINNESOTA’S FIRST COVID-19 CASE INVOLVING OMICRON VARIANT

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that its Public Health Laboratory has found the variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus known as Omicron in a specimen from a Minnesota resident with recent travel history to New York City. The variant was found through the MDH variant surveillance program, which is one of strongest surveillance

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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CELEBRATE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

With the world in the midst of a global pandemic, it is a good time to recognize the important role breastfeeding plays in protecting babies from germs all across the planet. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services (PNM CHS) WIC Program and SHIP are celebrating Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month throughout August. The theme for World Breastfeeding

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NORTHWESTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OFFERS TIPS AND HELP TO DEAL WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Northwestern Mental Health Center is offering tips and help for people trying to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Reframing Fears and Anxiety about Coronavirus As Coronavirus progresses closer to home, fear and anxiety about the outbreak can be overwhelming. It’s important to acknowledge the impact it has on our mental health, not just our

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