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 Local babies born on the same day as the world’s 7 billionth baby 10.31.11
Birthcenter One Manager Moe Bentz says she thinks the 7 billionth baby was born at Medcenter One.
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Senator Conrad fights to keep fair Medicare funding in North Dakota 10.28.11
Senator Conrad joined North Dakota healthcare leaders to ask for support of the Frontier Amendment, legislation that was added to the healthcare reform bill. It brought North Dakota health systems an additional $65 million a year in Medicare reimbursement. This amendment may be put on the chopping block as part of the nation’s deficit-reduction plan.
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Pediatrician appointed to national committee 10.24.11
Dr. Stephen McDonough, Medcenter One pediatrician, has agreed to serve a four-year team on the Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children.
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Tips on taking your child to the doctor 10.23.11
Dr. Katherine Knoll, Medcenter One pediatrician, gives tips to make the most of your child’s doctor’s visit.
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Healthy school snacks 10.21.11
Dr. Stephen McDonough, Medcenter One pediatrician, shares that snacks can play a role in meeting an important daily nutrition goal. And, Kelly Fisher, Medcenter One dietitian, explains the purpose of snacks to help parents determine how much they should send.
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Medcenter One doctor ran a marathon in each of the 50 states 10.19.11
Dr. Laura Gehrig, Medcenter One orthopedic surgeon, is the first North Dakota woman to have run a marathon in all 50 states. She completed her 50th one in Hawaii—a perfect spot to celebrate her accomplishment.
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A way for athletes to avoid getting concussions 10.13.11
After suffering two concussions while playing soccer, Century High School junior Hunter Huff Towle now sports a unique headband for protection. Brandy Currie, a Medcenter One athletic trainer, explains why soccer players are especially at risk of getting concussions.
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The importance of drug testing 10.12.11
Jennifer McGregor, Medcenter One Occupational Health Clinic drug testing manager, explains what is involved with drug testing and why employers should have their employees drug tested.
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Care provider became breast cancer patient 10.12.11
Collette Carlson, Medcenter One vice president of surgery, was diagnosed with breast cancer, and went from being a care giver to being on the receiving end of Medcenter One’s surgery services.
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Annual Medicare funding for North Dakota health systems may decrease 10.5.11
The Frontier States Amendment that was added to the healthcare reform bill brought North Dakota health systems an additional $65 million a year in Medicare reimbursement. That amendment may be put on the chopping block as part of the nation’s deficit-reduction plan.
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