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Ashland Daily Press
Swift medical response saves Ashland man's life, earns doctor award
Dr. Rachel Lange of Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center received the Duluth Region STEMI Survivor Award on Sept. 12 for her quick diagnosis and treatment of Buck Neibauer’s severe heart attack in June, actions that likely saved his life. Neibauer, who experienced a STEMI heart attack — one of the most severe types — had no chest pain symptoms but felt unwell enough that his wife, Kat, called 911 despite his objections. “He didn’t want me to, but I called 911 right away,” she said. The Ashland Fire Department responded promptly and suspected immediately that Neibauer was having a heart attack. They began treatment and transported him to Tamarack Health’s emergency room, where Lange quickly diagnosed the STEMI and coordinated his transfer to Duluth for emergency cardiac catheterization to remove the blockage with stents. “I’m so grateful to everyone who saved my life,” Neibauer said at the award ceremony, which he attended with his wife. “I shouldn’t be here today, and because of you all, I am.” STEMI heart attacks — acute ST-elevation myocardial infarctions — typically affect the heart’s lower chambers and indicate that heart muscle is dying. Rapid treatment is critical because each minute of delay significantly reduces
businessnorth.com
Superior refinery faces alleged pollution violations
State environmental regulators allege Wisconsin’s only oil refinery has committed more than two dozen violations of the state’s air pollution control laws. Some residents in Superior say the allegations underscore the need for a regulatory air monitor in the city, which is currently lacking. In 2021, Canadian company...
hoodline.com
Duluth's Congdon Park Residents Given the Green Light: Tap Water Safe to Drink After Boil Advisory Lifted
Good news for residents in Duluth's Congdon Park neighborhood: you're clear to drink the tap water once again. After a boil water advisory had locals on high alert for contamination, the City of Duluth has announced it's safe to go back to normal water use. It was an abrupt pivot...
wpr.org
Wisconsin oil refinery faces dozens of alleged violations of state pollution control laws
State environmental regulators allege Wisconsin’s only oil refinery has committed more than two dozen violations of the state’s air pollution control laws. Some residents in Superior say the allegations underscore the need for a regulatory air monitor in the city, which is currently lacking. In 2021, Canadian company...
KBJR
High school students advocate for the environment through chalk art
northernnewsnow.com
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,...
FOX 21 Online
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.
WDIO-TV
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.
WDIO News Duluth-Superior
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,