Health

Pink bags at Pick ’n Save, Copps, Rainbow and Metro Market stores mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, 19 October 2009 16:48

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and customers at Pick ’n Save, Copps, Rainbow and Metro Market have the opportunity to help breast cancer research and the environment. New pink reusable bags are on sale this month at all stores operated by Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the bags will go to support breast cancer research.

African-American women in the fight against Breast Cancer

Monday, 19 October 2009 16:40

Dallas, TX - Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women and the second most common cause of cancer death, exceeded only by lung cancer. More than 6,000 African American women are expected to die from the disease in 2009 alone.

Reform health to care

Monday, 19 October 2009 16:39 Barbara Milon, Executive Director, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center

One of the most difficult experiences by a family with a(n) aging parent(s) is the prospect or need for medical care that is so serious that surgery is recommended. This becomes all the more complicated by a family when most of them do not live in the same city as the aging parent. I support wholeheartedly health care reform, because I believe that everyone is entitled health care and information. Increasingly I am convinced that a public option is necessary. I am very troubled by what our family is experiencing.

(Health and Wellness) Ideas to motivate you to get regular exercise

Tuesday, 06 October 2009 14:27 Brandi D. Phillips

I’ll do it tomorrow! Wait until this T.V. show is over! I’m to busy! It will take too much time! I’m sleepy!

These are some of the many excuses that people use to avoid exercising regularly. Most people know it is important to get some form of exercise, but do not have motivation to do so. Motivation to exercise differs from person to person. So what exactly does it take to get you motivated to move?
This article will give readers some basic ideas that can get them motivated to exercise just a little more. All of the following ideas may not be for you, but hopefully, you may be able to use at least one motivational idea.

Survey: Disparities in health coverage for Minnesota kids

Monday, 05 October 2009 17:02 Laura Thornquist

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Despite Minnesota's ranking as third in the nation in the percentage of people who have health insurance, a new survey indicates some disparities for kids in the state.

Minnesota Nurses Association’s Linda Hamilton honored at National AFL-CIO Convention

Monday, 28 September 2009 15:26

At its quadrennial convention September 14 - 16, AFL-CIO honored the work of MNA’s Linda Hamilton, RN, and other union activists whose election season volunteer work helped make workers’ voices heard.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention opens Greater Minnesota Chapter

Monday, 28 September 2009 14:40

New York, NY - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has opened its newest chapter. The addition of the Greater Minnesota Chapter brings the total number of AFSP chapters in the U.S. to 36.