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Getting ahead of chronic disease 'tsunami' will take data and creativity, experts say

Getting ahead of chronic disease ‘tsunami’ will take data and creativity, experts say

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VSChronic illness is pervasive in the United States. Trillions of dollars are spent and hundreds of thousands of lives are claimed by chronic disease each year. So why do we feel like we’re going backwards, with declining life expectancy and a higher prevalence of chronic disease? The pandemic, for its part, has been an accelerator, …

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Minnesota nurses reach tentative agreements with nearly all hospitals ahead of strike

Minnesota nurses reach tentative agreements with nearly all hospitals ahead of strike

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MINNEAPOLIS– Nurses in Minnesota have reached tentative agreements with nearly all hospitals to avert a planned strike later this month. The Nurses Association of Minnesota called the agreements a “historic victory” for nurses and patients, saying the agreements include unprecedented language to address staffing shortages. The nurses’ union also says it includes a major wage …

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Flu hospitalizations soar as triple virus threat looms ahead of vacation

Flu hospitalizations soar as triple virus threat looms ahead of vacation

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Comment this story Comment Nearly every US state is grappling with high levels of flu-like illnesses, public health authorities warned Monday as multiple respiratory viruses threaten to overwhelm the healthcare system as people travel for the holidays and congregate indoors with friends and family. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say they are seeing …

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Public meeting scheduled ahead of West St. Paul Council vote on mental health crisis and recovery center

Public meeting scheduled ahead of West St. Paul Council vote on mental health crisis and recovery center

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Dakota County officials will hear feedback on a proposed mental health crisis and recovery center in West St. Paul during a community engagement meeting on Thursday. West St. Paul City Council will vote on the project Dec. 12. Some residents have expressed concerns about the neighborhood’s transparency and safety after learning more about the project …

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