Source: National Institute of Health (NIH) April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative...

Source: MN Department of Human Resources Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) covers low-risk...

Source: Pine County Health Department Radon gas is inert, colorless and odorless. Radon is naturally in the atmosphere in trace amounts....

Source: Mayo Clinic Health System JAN 5, 2024   Social media is a fun, easy way for adolescents to connect with friends. While most...

Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. The following tips could save a life: KNOW...

The idea for Recovery Roots Supportive Services & Treatment Center came to fruition over 2 years ago and has continued to grow as we meet...

The Drive for Five Workforce Initiative is a major new effort to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs in five occupational...

By Stacey Colino and Claire McCarthy, M.D.; Parents First Aid Tips for Burns Burns occur in different severities: First degree (skin...

(Source: Excerpts from AARP, June 17, 2024) Roughly 100,640 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, according to the...

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Call **CRISIS (**274747) from a cell phone to talk to a team of professionals who can help you. Text “MN” to 741741. Crisis Text Line...

Check for ticks frequently while in tick habitat and for 1-2 days after potential exposure. Promptly remove and save attached ticks in a...

In Minnesota, there are about a dozen different types of ticks. Not all of them spread disease. Three types that people may come across...

If you live alone or care for someone who has a medical condition, you may be interested in learning about what medical alert systems...

Cases of tickborne disease continue to rise in Minnesota with Pine County having the 3rd highest level of Lyme Disease. The blacklegged...

Medicare is the national health insurance program to which all Social Security recipients who are either over 65 years of age or...