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    March 29, 2018
    Dakota County earns high marks in health rankings
    Area counties ranked highly in their respective states based on more than 30 health-influencing factors and outcomes, according to the ninth...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 29, 2018 - 12:00pm
    March 9, 2018
    Andrew Akhaphong
    Viewpoint: Go further with food
    Going further with food is the theme of National Nutrition Month for March 2018. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the goal...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 9, 2018 - 11:00am
    March 8, 2018
    Health briefs: Help patients 'rebound' by giving blood in March
    In March, while basketball teams are fighting for the chance to be crowned champions, patients battling cancer and other illnesses are fighting for their lives. The American Red Cross asks blood donors to help patients rebound by making a lifesaving donation this spring.
    lifestyle/healthMarch 8, 2018 - 11:00am
    February 28, 2018
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    'Jail is not designed as a mental health facility'
    In Polk County, Wis., a man — young by most standards at no more than 23 or 24 — picked up the phone, dialed 911, then sat down on...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 28, 2018 - 9:27pm
    February 26, 2018
    Trish Nolan sits with her cat Tuesday, Feb. 20. The two were recently reunited after Nolan spent some time in the hospital for depression. John R. Russett / RiverTown Multimedia
    Spotlight on mental health: Trish's story
    On a good day, Trish Nolan never would have met the man. It began as a group of four. They would sit around and talk regularly, usually until...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 26, 2018 - 6:01pm
    Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie said law enforcement isn't the long-term answer to addressing mental health. RiverTown Multimedia file photo
    An overwhelming demand: Lack of mental health facilities is critical
    Far from a new issue, law enforcement and mental illness have become increasingly more entangled since state governments began to close their...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 26, 2018 - 6:00pm
    February 23, 2018
    Gum disease, what causes it, how to prevent it
    Healthy gums are an important aspect of oral health, but the benefits don't stop there. February has traditionally been designated Gum Disease Awareness Month, a time to recognize the role of gum health in a person's overall health. More than 47 percent of adults aged 30 years and...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 23, 2018 - 2:11pm
    February 16, 2018
    Pierce County Health Department WI WINS Coordinator Angela Hines (left) with BP AMCO Prescott store manager Naomi Estes. Submitted photo
    Health briefs: Tobacco sales to minors decrease in Pierce County; Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations
    Out of the 34 compliance checks conducted in 2017, 28 clerks or retailers — 83 percent — upheld the law and refused the sale of tobacco to...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 16, 2018 - 10:24am
    February 14, 2018
    Erin Caroline received the gift of sight after receiving corneas; a traumatic brain injury caused her to lose vision. Caroline is making the most of her sight and thankful for the time she gets to see her daughter, Ilona, pictured here with her. Submitted photo
    Organ donors giving a second chance at life
    Feb. 14 may be known to many as the day of love because of Valentine's Day, but to some this day represents the love given for those that donate...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 14, 2018 - 12:00pm
    Andrew Akhaphong
    Viewpoint: Love your heart, too
    Roses are red. Violets are blue. Do not forget to love your heart too. February is American Heart Month which is a good time to think about the...
    lifestyle/healthFebruary 14, 2018 - 8:00am
    January 30, 2018
    Freedom Park in Prescott, Wisconsin offers a view of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers during all seasons. Sara Tischauser / RiverTown Multimediaplay button
    Travel close to home along Great River Road
    The Great River Road National Scenic Byway offers travelers a tour along the Mississippi River all the way from Minnesota south to Louisiana....
    lifestyle/travelJanuary 30, 2018 - 2:00pm
    January 24, 2018
    Andrew Akhaphong
    Viewpoint: Be well for a healthy new year
    Now that the holiday season is passed us, many look forward to the new year to start a clean slate. Weight management ranks as one of the most...
    lifestyle/healthJanuary 24, 2018 - 6:19am
    January 19, 2018
    Beef jerky chili popcorn (Contributed)
    It's National Popcorn Day and here are 2 ways you can celebrate
    Today, Friday, Jan. 19, marks a hallowed day for American snackers. It's National Popcorn Day, a day set aside specially to honor one of our...
    lifestyle/foodJanuary 19, 2018 - 8:34am
    January 12, 2018
    Health briefs: Allina Health announces restricted hospital visitor guidelines; Tips on joining a health club
    Allina Health announces restricted visitor guidelines for all hospitals Starting this month, Allina Health will implement restricted visitor guidelines to protect patients and staff due to influenza. The guidelines are: • Children under the age of 5 are asked not to visit patients....
    lifestyle/healthJanuary 12, 2018 - 1:10pm
    January 10, 2018
    Snow blowers can make light work of clearing sidewalks and driveways. Before tackling a big snowfall, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute recommends snow blower owners to check their equipment and read the manual. File photo
    Preparation is key to safe snow blower operation
    With snowfall totals adding up, people around the region are getting their snow blowers out of storage. Before the next big snow hits, the Outdoor...
    lifestyle/healthJanuary 10, 2018 - 7:49am
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