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Minneapolis plans to transfer city property to Native American tribe for treatment center

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis officials intend to transfer two city-owned properties to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa, which plans to build an addiction treatment center at the site.
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Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again — just in time for respiratory virus season in the fall and winter, when respiratory syncytial virus and influenza also come on the scene.
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New app uses AI to help Calgary medical students practise interacting with patients

New app uses AI to help Calgary medical students practise interacting with patients

CALGARY — A Calgary medical student has developed an app that allows future doctors to work on their diagnostic and communication skills before they set up their practices.
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California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions

California sues anti-abortion organizations for unproven treatment to reverse medication abortions

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday sued an anti-abortion group and a chain of anti-abortion counseling centers , saying the organizations misled women when they offered them unproven treatments to reverse medicatio
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Six patients still getting care at Alberta Children's Hospital after E. coli outbreak

Six patients still getting care at Alberta Children's Hospital after E. coli outbreak

CALGARY — Two more children have been released from hospital after an E. coli outbreak at numerous Calgary daycares. Alberta Health Services says there are still six children receiving care at the Alberta Children's Hospital.
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Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion

Mississippi GOP governor says his plan would aid hospitals; Democrat pushes for Medicaid expansion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov.
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Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some people seeking the newest COVID-19 vaccine are running into high demand, insurance headaches and supply delays coast to coast.
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Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states

Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
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Up to 10 per cent of Quebec health-care workers have experienced long COVID: study

Up to 10 per cent of Quebec health-care workers have experienced long COVID: study

MONTREAL — A study by Quebec's public health institute has found that between six and 10 per cent of the province's health-care workers have experienced long COVID.
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Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions

Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people's credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people.
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