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As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts
Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early.
Minnesota loses $27.5 million in behavioral health funds as part of Trump administration cuts
Overnight this week, the Minnesota Department of Human Services lost hundreds of contracts, amounting to $27.5 million, after massive federal cuts from the Trump administration.
Minnesota doctor: Hospitals in ‘existential crisis’ and potential Medicaid cuts won’t help
Dr. Rahul Koranne, president and CEO of the Minnesota Hospital Association, joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about what recent job loss and federal volatility mean for the health care of all Minnesotans.
MDH commissioner: $226 million cuts to federal COVID-19 grants ‘shortsighted’
The federal government is cancelling $226 million in public health funding. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham said the cuts will have impacts in Minnesota.
What to know now about measles in Minnesota after one case confirmed in state resident
A person not infectious in Minnesota may have exposed people while traveling in Washington, D.C. The state health department says the person was vaccinated but still advises vaccines protect most people from measles.
Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation. Minnesota stands to lose $226 million.