Mohs Surgery for skin cancer can't be beat
Peter Hofland is no stranger to the sun... or to skin cancer. A farmer in his younger days, then a machinery dealer, and always an avid fisherman, he's spent a good deal of time outdoors in his 75 years. "I'd be the first to tell you my skin cancer didn't happen overnight," he says from his home near New York Mills, Minn. Read Peter's story in Headlines.
Working (and dancing) again after injuries
After injuring her shoulder, Carmen Uline was able to stay on the job while she took the "industrial athlete approach" to physical therapy at the MeritCare Occupational Health Center.
MeritCare gives back to the community through Community Connections
Throughout MeritCare's history there has been a commitment to the community that far exceeded the general health and medical needs of Fargo-Moorhead's residents. The program aids in three main areas: parish nursing, area youth and people coping day to day with chronic illness.
Parish Nursing improves quality of life
By bringing body, mind and spirit together, parish nursing heals in many different and unique ways.
Educational course helps people live well
Free six-week course taught by people living with chronic illness helps patients deal with the day-to-day of chronic conditions, and gain skills to deal with their illness.
MeritCare joins Roosevelt sixth graders in wellness survey
Adopt-a-School program produces survey that looks at all aspects of wellness from eating and exercise to happiness and social skills of first through sixth grade students.
Breast Cancer prevention study now recruiting
Participants in 1997 prevention study find drug effective. New STAR study available to area women with an increased risk for breast cancer.
MeritCare says yes to preventative care exams
Instead of the average five-minute sports physical area youth will now receive a complete preventative care exam designed to look at the complete well being of the student athlete. Preventative care exams are a good idea for all those who are concerned about their health.
MeritCare ranked in top Cancer Centers
U.S. News and World Report ranked MeritCare's Roger Maris Cancer Treatment Center as one of the top 50 cancer centers in the United States. MeritCare joins the Mayo Clinic as the only centers listed in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.