HEALTH

Minnesota confirms two cases of West Nile virus

Regional News
- Neighboring Minnesota has two confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus. And Wisconsin had not recorded any cases this year as of August 11th.

September 02, 2010

Bloodmobile to visit area as donors needed

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit several communities in Pierce County this month. Included are:

September 01, 2010

Volunteers needed for therapeutic riding

Walk On Therapeutic Riding is in need of volunteers for side walkers and horse leaders.

August 31, 2010

Harvest Moon Barn Dance to benefit cancer care is Oct. 2

The River Falls Area Hospital Foundation’s fifth annual Harvest Moon Barn Dance will be on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Westridge Farms, just west of River Falls. The event will again benefit the foundation’s “Access to Care” fund, with a special focus on expanding access to cancer care services at River Falls Area Hospital and throughout the region.

August 31, 2010

No new outbreaks of salmonella poisoning reported as egg recall continues

Wisconsin News
- Health officials say no new outbreaks of salmonella poisoning have been reported in Wisconsin as the result of tainted eggs.

August 24, 2010

Federal judge's ruling haults embryonic stem cell research

Wisconsin News
- A federal judge’s ruling could bring UW-Madison’s embryonic stem cell research to a halt.

August 24, 2010

Knights donate to Prolife

Duane Hanson from Ellsworth Area Knights of Columbus presented a check for $200 to Tricia Humphrey, director of the Pregnancy Helpline in River Falls. The money was part of the proceeds from a pancake breakfast. Pregnancy Helpline is dedicated to supporting girls/women dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. The organization provides support, education and resources for mom and baby. Services include free pregnancy tests and appointments with a doctor. There is an earn-while-you-learn program, which teaches parents how to be the best possible while earning needed baby items. For more information, visit www.rfpregnancyhelpline.com .

August 19, 2010

CowBelle: A Weird History Lesson

This came from a friend in Florida. (Thank you, friend) I wonder who in the world took the time to figure this out. Interesting, though.

By Ina Murray, columnist , August 18, 2010

Bloodmobile to be in county

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Pierce County the next two Mondays.

August 18, 2010

Can do for cancer - walk this Saturday in El Paso

Appreciation goes to the Ellsworth community for many years of donating cans for the American Cancer Society, and to Scott and Joanne Gulbranson of JoJo’s Jewelry and Gifts for managing and maintaining the collection site.

August 18, 2010

The Scene (Aug. 18)

August 18, 2010

Giving blood’s a lesson retired teacher from Ellsworth has learned

Glen Fink plans to give blood for the 28th time when the American Red Cross Bloodmobile arrives at Zion Covenant Church in Ellsworth on Monday, Aug. 30, from noon to 6 p.m.

August 13, 2010

UW health research project visits River Falls, townships this month

Beginning now and through September, survey teams from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), will visit households in the city of River Falls and the towns south of the city including Oak Grove, River Falls and Trimbelle.

August 12, 2010

Pierce County Health department issues health and safety precautions for flood

The Pierce County Public Health Department officials are urging victims of the recent flooding to take the following health and safety precautions.

August 11, 2010

Nordstrand’s Hudson book signing is Thursday, Aug. 12; Ellsworth Aug. 16

Local author Burt Nordstrand has scheduled a book signing Thursday, Aug. 12 in Hudson at Second Street Crossing from 4 to 6 p.m. (Ellsworth, Monday, Aug. 16 at the Holiday store/station). A successful local and regional businessman, Nordstrand took on a book-writing project with his “tell-all” book “Living With the Enemy.”

By Doug Stohlberg , August 09, 2010