Category Archives: Health
Health Experts Warn of 'Three Headed Monster' Respiratory Illnesses Ahead of Holiday Travel
(KNSI) - A three-headed monster of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 is hitting the U.S. hard right now. The Minnesota Department of Health held a press conference Tuesday to provide...
Dec 14, 2022
Tri-County Healthcare's Ottertail Clinic set to Reopen after Extensive Damage from Severe Weather last Summer
WADENA (KDLM) - Tri-County Healthcare's Ottertail Clinic will reopen to patients on December 15 after a severe storm last summer damaged the building and forced the clinic to close. High winds and hea...
Dec 07, 2022
November 14th Marks World Diabetes Day
KNSI) - Monday, November 14th, is World Diabetes Day, and experts warn it can be a very silent disease. Dr. Jaya Kumar says, "about 36 million Americans have diabetes. The surprising face is that one ...
Nov 14, 2022
Opioids in Minnesota: Series Takeaways
This month during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Essentia Health with Leighton Broadcasting and LAKES TV3 are bringing you a series to learn more about the opioid crises in our communities...
Nov 14, 2022
Opioids in Minnesota: Naloxone, SUD, MAT & MOUD
This month during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Essentia Health with Leighton Broadcasting and LAKES TV3 are bringing you a series to learn more about the opioid crises in our communities...
Nov 07, 2022
Experts: Turning Back the Clock is Better for Our Body Clock
(KNSI) - As the clocks fall back to standard time this weekend, medical experts say they are not expecting the same surge in medical incidents that we see in the spring. Dr. Akinbolaji Akingbola is an...
Nov 04, 2022 David Lofink / CC
Minnesotans Urged to Do Careful Research Ahead of Open Enrollment
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - At 4%, Minnesota has one of the lowest uninsured rates in the U.S., but those still looking for a health plan, or who want to change their policy, can do so starting Nov. 1, whe...
Oct 18, 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder Season Begins in Minnesota
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - This is the time of year when about ten percent of Minnesotans start to deal with seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Less sunlight in the fall can lead to...
Oct 17, 2022
Opioids in Minnesota: Introduction
This month during National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Essentia Health with Leighton Broadcasting and LAKES TV3 are bringing you a series to learn more about the opioid crises in our communities...
Oct 09, 2022
15,000 Minnesota Nurses Set Strike Dates That Will Affect 15 Hospitals
(MNN/KDLM) - Union leaders gave notice Thursday morning that 15 thousand members of the Minnesota Nurses Association plan to go on strike September 12th through the 15th, at 15 hospitals in the Twin C...
Sep 01, 2022