Future of Us: The pandemic took worship online. A Rochester church takes stock
This story is part of a series called “Future of Us,” exploring how a pandemic, a murder and a city on fire have changed us and our path forward. As the pandemic tested Mayo Clinic staff in Rochester, Minn., so too did it test the 163-year-old church next door. Like many houses of worship, Calvary […]
Minnesota Now for Jan. 17, 2023
The legislature could fund English Language Learner and special education programs while providing free meals to students, but it would come at a steep cost. We’ll talk about funding state education. There are medical schools in Minneapolis, Duluth, and Rochester. What about St. Cloud? We’ll look at the need for doctors in central Minnesota. Jails […]
Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds
Older people who have few social connections and interactions are at a higher risk for developing dementia, a new study has found. Charles Dharapak/Charles Dharapak via AP Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia than older adults who aren’t, a new study by Johns Hopkins researchers found. “Social connections matter […]
CentraCare seeks partnership with U of M for rural medical school
Amid talks of a Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health merger, another major health care provider — St. Cloud-based CentraCare — wants to partner with the University of Minnesota to establish another medical school in the state. CentraCare CEO Dr. Kenneth Holmen speaks about the need for a rural medical school on Morning Edition. The […]
With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients
Jesse Zhang for NPR Like many pandemic-era remote workers, Robin Tucker starts her work day sitting on her sofa with a laptop, wearing soft pants and a T-shirt. But the Washington, DC-area nurse practitioner and midwife doesn’t have a typical work-from-home job. She provides abortions over the Internet, a service that has only become available […]
988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months
A bookmark with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is displayed by Lance Neiberger, a volunteer with the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force, in Casper, Wyoming. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats in its first five months. That’s nearly half […]
988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months
A bookmark with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is displayed by Lance Neiberger, a volunteer with the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force, in Casper, Wyoming. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats in its first five months. That’s nearly half […]
What’s the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in
Sending a text to a friend can bring a smile to your face. Now, research suggests it could also help bring long-term health benefits. guoya/Getty Images Happiness can be hard to quantify, because it can mean something different to everyone. But let’s say you could change one thing in your life to become a happier […]
What’s the #1 thing to change to be happier? A top happiness researcher weighs in
Sending a text to a friend can bring a smile to your face. Now, research suggests it could also help bring long-term health benefits. guoya/Getty Images Happiness can be hard to quantify, because it can mean something different to everyone. But let’s say you could change one thing in your life to become a happier […]
China’s COVID surge prompts CDC to expand hunt for new variants among air travelers
In hopes of getting a better sense of which SARS-CoV-2 variants might be coming into the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently expanded its voluntary testing of some passengers exiting from international flights at certain airports. Rick Bowmer/AP It’s early morning at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C.,and Ana Valdez is already […]