Living a full life with multiple sclerosis
When DeeAnne Hansen of Moorhead learned she had multiple sclerosis, one slogan kept running through her mind: "the crippler of young adults."
Today, 10 years later and very well informed, she says, "With the milder form of MS I have, I realize there's every opportunity to live a full, long life, especially with the new treatments that are now available. There's so much more hope now than there used to be." Read more about DeeAnne Hansen
Fergus Falls couple face challenge with courage
A bank examiner, 48-year-old Kent Langerud has always valued a strong mind. So when he had lapses in figuring things out — easy things like how much money to pay for lunch — he grew concerned.
Neurosurgery team continues a strong tradition
For more than 50 years MeritCare has been a leader in the neurosciences. The tradition continues with the addition of four new neurosurgeons in the past two years.
Detroit Lakes students don't sit, get fit
With childhood obesity on the rise nationwide, an innovative, award-winning program in Detroit Lakes, Minn., puts students as young as kindergarten on the road to improved physical fitness.
ImPACT takes the guesswork out of concussions
A football player suffers a concussion; when is it safe for the player to return to the action?
Hard work and speech therapy programs improve reading skills
Nancy Wolfe of Fargo was mystified. Her son David was slow to begin speaking, and when he finally did, he had a strange, subtle accent nobody had ever heard.
Intense low back pain program really works
Like many people with long-lasting low back pain, David Storbakken of Fargo had a history of searching for help ... and answers.
Diabetes advances have Jesse feeling good again
Jesse Jerabek of Fargo had gotten to the point where feeling lousy felt normal. Diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes at age 15, he hadn't done well for several years, especially during college.
Daily life goes on with pager-sized monitor
Your heart skips beats, slows down or speeds up. It scares you, especially if it recurs and it's accompanied by symptoms such as lightheadedness or shortness of breath.
New laser removes unwanted hair
It's awkward enough being 13 years old. Now imagine you're a 13-year old girl with an excessive, noticeable amount of dark facial hair.
Catch a ride to MeritCare
If you live out of town and have an appointment at MeritCare in Fargo, do yourself a favor. Get there the easy way with MeritCare's regional van service.