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High school students advocate for the environment through chalk art
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Students advocate for the environment through chalk art in downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Students at Harbor City International School raised awareness on environmental issues Thursday with sidewalk chalk. Students came outside for their science class at 4th Ave. West and Michigan Street. They had chalk and sketched messages of environmental awareness on the sidewalks. For Francesca Tanberg,...
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First Quadruplets in 20 years discharged from hospital
DULUTH, Minn — The first Quadruplets delivered at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth in more than 20 years have been discharged. Parents, Gabby and Bobbijean Gidley from Superior, welcomed three girls and one boy on July 28. The babies were born three weeks early and were in the NICU at Essentia while doctors closely monitored their developmental milestones.
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APP Week: Shining a light on our healthcare heroes
It’s National Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, and this morning on GMN, two rockstar APPs, Kelly Higgins and Sara Feldbrugge, joined the show. APP stands for Advanced Practice Provider, which refers to healthcare professionals who have received advanced education and training and are licensed to practice medicine, often in a wide range of specialties.
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APP Week: Shining a light on our healthcare heroes
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Northlakes Brings Pediatric Occupational Therapy Back To Hayward Clinic
HAYWARD, WI – NorthLakes Community Clinic is pleased to announce the return of pediatric occupational therapy services to its Hayward location, with the addition of Sarah Wahlquist, OTR/L, to the healthcare team. Wahlquist brings specialized expertise in pediatric occupational therapy, holding a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from...
FOX 21 Online
13th Annual Hike for Health
DULUTH, Minn. – — People gathering at Hartley Nature Center for the thirteenth annual Hike for Health fundraiser put on by CHOICE Unlimited. The event is dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities. The main activities consist of a long hike and a short hike, vendors, demonstrations, and prize drawings.
Grand Rapids Herald Review
Essentia Health-Duluth clinic welcomes OB/GYN Dr. Claire Mallof
Dr. Claire Mallof, an OB/GYN, is thrilled to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic. She has spent the last two years practicing at Essentia Health-Moose Lake and is excited to join the team in Duluth. “I enjoy taking care of women across their entire lifespan,” said Dr. Mallof. “My interests include taking care of girls and women from their teenage years, in the later years of life and the unique gynecological challenges each part of life brings. I look forward to getting to know my patients and helping them through any concerns or challenges they are facing.” Dr. Mallof earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, which is where she also completed her OB/GYN residency. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “I truly enjoy evaluation and management of infertility, low- and high-risk pregnancies, abnormal menstrual cycles as well as caring for the LGBTQI community,” said Dr. Mallof. “I want my patients to trust their instincts and become informed about and advocate for their health. I aim to help educate and guide them through their decision-making process.” To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mallof, please call (218) 786-3800. To see her full profile,
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Howie: Aspirus St. Luke’s hits 500th heart valve milestone
Aspirus St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Care has completed its 500th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, a minimally invasive procedure for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are not candidates for open-heart surgery. “Reaching this milestone means our incredible team has helped 500 people with a very serious condition get...
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Essentia Health rolls out groundbreaking test for early Alzheimer’s detection
Innovative technology represents a shift in Alzheimer’s management from symptom relief to treating the underlying condition. Essentia Health is bringing a groundbreaking tool in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease to the Northland. A new diagnostic test that detects amyloid plaque – abnormal protein deposits in the brain that can disrupt cognitive function and a defining feature of Alzheimer’s – represents a major breakthrough in care for a disease that affects more than 7 million Americans.. Regionally, this new test is only offered at Essentia’s downtown Duluth campus.
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Bring what's broken to this Fix-It Clinic
Grand Rapids Herald Review
Essentia Health rolls out groundbreaking test for early Alzheimer’s detection
Innovative technology represents a shift in Alzheimer’s management from symptom relief to treating the underlying condition Essentia Health is bringing a groundbreaking tool in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease to the Northland. A new diagnostic test that detects amyloid plaque—abnormal protein deposits in the brain that can disrupt cognitive function and a defining feature of Alzheimer’s—represents a major breakthrough in care for a disease that affects more than 7 million Americans.. Regionally, this new test is only offered at Essentia’s downtown Duluth campus. This innovative service provides local patients with faster, less-invasive access to critical diagnostics, eliminating long waits and extensive travel previously required for similar testing. “This represents a major leap forward in Alzheimer’s care for our community,” said Dr. Stephen Rostad, a neurologist at Essentia. “By detecting amyloid plaques early, we can confirm eligibility for breakthrough treatments that target and reduce these deposits, potentially slowing the progression of cognitive decline. It’s about giving patients and families hope through timely intervention.” This new scan uses existing PET and CT technology, paired with a safe radioactive tracer called Amyvid. Once injected, the Amyvid binds to these plaques and highlights them during imaging. The procedure is quick and easy: After a