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North Minneapolis program encourages children to become doctors, nurses

North Minneapolis program encourages children to become doctors, nurses

Dr. Renee Crichlow helped found The Ladder after noticing a lack of diversity at the University of Minnesota Medical School, despite hearing from children at a north Minneapolis clinic that they wanted to become health professionals.
by Tom Crann

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Millennial and Gen-X travelers: Need another measles shot?

Millennial and Gen-X travelers: Need another measles shot?

Americans born in the '70s and '80s may not be immune to measles, health officials say. If you're traveling to a country or region having an outbreak, consider a second dose of vaccine before you go.
by April Dembosky

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Optimists for the win: Finding the bright side might help you live longer

Optimists for the win: Finding the bright side might help you live longer

Pessimists may suspect this finding, but researchers who tracked the health outcomes of thousands of adults across many years found optimists were much more likely to reach age 85. And they say optimism is something that can be learned.
by Patti Neighmond

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For two nurses, working in the ICU is 'a gift of a job'

For two nurses, working in the ICU is 'a gift of a job'

For years, Kristin Sollars and Marci Ebberts have worked together caring for critically ill patients, a job they say is also a daily mindset. "You carry a little bit of them with you," Ebberts said.
by Emma Bowman, Camila Kerwin and Aisha Turner

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Gluten-free options are increasing at the State Fair — but be cautious

Gluten-free options are increasing at the State Fair — but be cautious

For people who have celiac disease or other forms of gluten intolerance, "food on a stick" usually means food battered with flour — which is off-limits. But increasingly, Minnesota State Fair vendors are offering gluten-free options.
by Tim Nelson

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Bill of the month: Estimate for cost of hernia surgery misses the mark

Bill of the month: Estimate for cost of hernia surgery misses the mark

Patients are often told to be smart consumers and shop around for health care before they use it. But even when you do so, estimates from insurers, hospitals and doctors can be unreliable.
by Rachel Bluth

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Report: U.S. Native American health agency at crossroads

Report: U.S. Native American health agency at crossroads

The federal agency that administers health care for more than 2.5 million Native Americans has long been plagued with problems that have kept it from improving health care delivery. Money, staffing, infrastructure, health disparities and a general lack of accountability all have played a part.
by The Associated Press

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