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Maternal deaths in the U.S. are staggeringly common. Personal nurses could help

Maternal deaths in the U.S. are staggeringly common. Personal nurses could help

The nation has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy countries. A long-standing program, Nurse-Family Partnership, which supports new parents, works to address this deadly trend.
by Laura Benshoff

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Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

Capitol will be abuzz in new session even as remote options remain

When the legislative session starts Jan. 3, more people are expected to be around the Capitol. While some remote options will remain for lawmakers and their constituents, key legislators anticipate much more in-person activity.
by Brian Bakst

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Mixed signals on COVID trends, new free telehealth treatment for Minnesotans with COVID

Mixed signals on COVID trends, new free telehealth treatment for Minnesotans with COVID

Several COVID-19 indicators suggest we’re entering the year-end holidays in a better place than the last two years. Cases are down overall — as are hospitalizations — but COVID load in wastewater is not.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop

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If you're trying to take a break from drinking, try these 6 strategies

If you're trying to take a break from drinking, try these 6 strategies

If you want to cut back on alcohol, here's how to make a plan, navigate tricky social situations and reassess your relationship with alcohol so you can experience the benefits of dry January.
by Allison Aubrey and Andee Tagle

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Medical debt upended their lives. Here's what it took from them

Medical debt upended their lives. Here's what it took from them

First, they were struck by illness and then by medical bills they couldn't pay. Here are 15 stories of Americans living under the shadow of health care debt.
by Noam Levey, Aneri Pattani, Yuki Noguchi and Bram Sable-Smith

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The case of the two Grace Elliotts: A medical bill mystery

The case of the two Grace Elliotts: A medical bill mystery

A health system charged a woman for a shoulder replacement she didn't need and hadn't received. She didn't receive the care, but she did receive the bill — and some medical records of a stranger.
by Mark Kreidler

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