Essential Health

Grandma's Marathon is more than just an even that takes place each June in Duluth.  The organization also partners with local businesses and schools to promote healthy events and activities for all kids in the Northland.  On such event event is the Essentia Health Fit-n-Fun Run.

Some people don't wear their life jackets because they feel it's too restrictive, can you imagine wearing it to work all day?  That's exactly what some did last Friday for "wear your life jacket to work day" to raise awareness for the importance of having one for every person in the boat.  If you have children, but don't have a life jacket for them, here is your chance to pick one up for

Grandma's Marathon's Young Athletes Foundation continues it's partnership with Duluth Public Schools and Essentia Health to bring an amazing speaker and athlete to the Northland next week.

About a month ago my daughter and I talked about getting our annual flu shots, something we do together every year.  Then, we both got colds so the idea was put on hold.  Now that we're both healthy again I set out to see where we could go.  I found that Essentia Clinics is offering the flu shots at multiple clinics across the Northland.

I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Perko who is trained to work in Pediatric Oncology and Pediatric Hematology and get the answer to that question.  I also want to share information you and your family might not be aware of that will keep you at your job, in your community, with family and friends if your child should become sick.  All while still benefiting from the incredible research done a

Minnesota law requires all children under the age of 10 to wear a life jacket on any boat or watercraft that is not docked.  Of course, for safety, life jackets are also recommended for children that are playing on shorelines and docks or near water.  With the number of lakes in our area, it only makes sense to make sure your child has his/her own life jacket and Essentia Health-St. Mary's Childre

Last Friday I was hanging with the American Heart Association and Essentia Health to learn the new Hands-Only CPR.  They stressed that many times, the life you may save is that of a friend or family member,  IN YOUR OWN HOME!  Just think how you would feel, if an emergency should arise and you don't know what to do!  If you missed the American Heart Association's live broadcast with B105, you STIL