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HEALTH CARE

University of Minnesota researchers have found that more and more young people are suffering from high blood pressure, but they're not doing much to address it.
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University of Minnesota researchers found more young people suffer from high blood pressure

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A prestigious honor for two renowned University of Minnesota faculty members, including Dr. Michael Osterholm.
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TIME honors most influential leaders in health, including two Minnesota doctors, Michael Osterholm and Emil Lou

Speaking with WCCO's Chad Hartman Wednesday afternoon, Osterholm says this award deserves to be shared
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Hennepin Health is asking its employees to help identify possible cost-saving measures as it looks make at least $50 million in cuts by the end of March.
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The clock is ticking as budget issues threaten to shutter Hennepin Healthcare

Hennepin County plans to ask the state legislature to redirect sales tax revenue from Target Field
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‘I Can’t Tell You’: Attorneys, Relatives Struggle To Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees
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‘I Can’t Tell You’: Attorneys, Relatives Struggle To Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees

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Healthcare is often a puzzle, with patients needing more than just one doctor to get well and stay well. Why is communication important? Studies show care coordination is linked to better outcomes.
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Are your Twin Cities’ healthcare providers communicating with each other? Here’s why it matters

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Children's Minnesota recognized and honored the impact of Dr. Marc Gorelick, who served more than 7 years as President and CEO of and more than 42 years in medicine.
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Former Children’s Minnesota leader is honored for transforming healthcare care of our kids

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U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to members of the media as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Four Republican Representatives join Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act.
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Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig praises efforts of 4 Republicans to force a vote on extending ACA subsidies

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UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans in the Medicaid, family and individual markets.
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UCare will shut down in 2026 and Medica will take control of its existing health plans

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Government shutdown comes to a close but Democrats warn of another January deadline for health care coverage
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Government shutdown comes to a close but Democrats warn of another January deadline for health care coverage

Democrats are arguing it's an insufficient short-term deal that won't prevent a spike in health premiums
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For the first time ever Minnesota physicians are set to strike.
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The largest strike in U.S. history of Allina doctors, physicians assistants, and nurse practitioners, could be on the horizon

Allina Dr. Matt Hoffman says they do have tentative agreements that will improve primary care
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As Medicare open enrollment begins, Minnesota Aging Pathways is reportedly getting thousands of calls every day.
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Government offices are reporting a record surge in calls with Medicare questions

Medicare Program Director Kelli Jo Greiner says seniors are calling about a projected 18% premium increase
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A Houston ICU nurse employed by Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital has been terminated after she threatened police during a DWI arrest, telling officers she would let them die if treated at her hospital.
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VIDEO: ICU nurse fired after telling officers “I’ll let you die” during DWI arrest

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Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time
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Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

President Donald Trump has said he would “like to see a deal done for great health care”
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MNsure CEO Libby Caulum tells a Minnesota Senate panel Wednesday that they are preparing enrollees for some potentially painful changes under the federal budget bill passed earlier this year.
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The state's health insurance marketplace is preparing enrollees for some potentially painful changes

MNsure CEO Libby Caulum says a family of four that paid $143 a month last year will pay $490 a month this year
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MNsure enrollment won't begin until November 1, but Minnesotans needing health insurance for 2026 are encouraged to check options now.
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Open enrollment for MNsure is about to begin with premiums set to rise nationwide

MNsure CEO Libby Caulum said Premiums could rise by an average of 54% for 90,000 enrollees
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Minnesota's Planned Parenthood locations are preparing for an influx of Wisconsin patients starting this week as Medicaid cuts force a pause in that state's abortion practices.
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Minnesota's Planned Parenthood locations are preparing for an influx of Wisconsin patients starting this week

The Trump administration's Medicaid cuts are forcing a pause in that state's abortion practices
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Thousands of Minnesotan who buy their health care insurance on their own are about to face big increases in premiums starting next year after the passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."
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More warnings about the rising cost of health insurance just months from the "Big Beautiful Bill" going into effect

Gov. Tim Walz, health care experts, lawmakers and more held a roundtable discussion on the impact of the cuts
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