Health Care

The trauma system ensures seriously injured patients quickly get care at hospitals that can meet their needs. Grand Itasca has also been designated a Primary Stroke Center.

A new statewide research project created by the Legislature is connecting the dots in trying to make health care affordable for everyone.

The bill limits permitted uses of AI to services such as transcribing and documenting sessions. A human therapist would then have to review the documents created by AI.

Survey results indicate around 116,000 more Minnesotans went without health insurance in 2025 than they did in 2023.

Launch North from the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging will host events in Duluth, Grand Rapids, International Falls and Cloquet, where health care careers will be the topic.

A five-year maternal mortality report by the Minnesota Department of Health found 95% of maternal deaths in the state were preventable.

In tandem with the Rural Health Transformation Fund, Republicans in Congress passed sweeping Medicaid cuts set to kick in this year.

The Minnesota Department of Health will continue to recommend vaccination against 17 infectious diseases, aligning itself with professional medical associations.

The long-running Bridge to Health Survey aims to collect local data from northeastern Minnesota for health systems, schools and nonprofits.

The district plans to open a school-based health center by the end of 2026 using a state grant. The work is a continuation of efforts to meet students' needs.