Drowning only takes a couple of minutes and a couple of inches of water

Tick bites can lead to Lyme disease and other serious diseases, warn health officials

MDH Staff report

Medica recognizes FMH for dedication to Shape-Up Challenge program

Three new probable swine flu cases in Minnesota

Tests so far show no confirmed cases in Minnesota, officials respond aggressively

Veterinarian Wayne Hasbargen of the Rainy River Veterinary Hospital in the Falls, notified The Daily Journal Friday of an increased local incidence of salmonellosis infections in pets.

Koochiching County public health director also concerned about county’s rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea

By DEBRA A. LARSON, PHN, CLC
MCH/MHB Program
Koochiching County Health Department

ADEM: A frightening childhood disorder that follows an illness

Coping with pain at the holidays and the journey of living with loss

Wreaths are made, cookbooks cracked open to family recipes, and gift lists cross-hatched with just a few names remaining. Music is in the stores and on the radio — celebrations of the season — it’s Christmas.

But for many, it’s the loneliest time of the year. The reason can be explained with one word: Grief.