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Finding doctors in ND: Majority come from within

March 9, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS Before being hired by Altru Health System last year, Dr. Jason Go saw Grand Forks as just another town along the interstate between Nebraska and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Continue Reading

Family doctor training might take less time in SD

February 12, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) South Dakota educators are discussing shortening medical school from four years to three for students pursuing careers as family doctors.
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UND admins push for new medical school

January 15, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK University of North Dakota leaders were hoping Tuesday to convince legislators that the most expensive option for expanding its medical school would be the best value for the state. Continue Reading

State Medical Association president laments Medicare reimbursement, rural doctor shortages

November 24, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Some tough decisions have to be made on where medical care will be available. Continue Reading

SD health care providers urge Medicaid expansion

November 13, 2012 in The Daily Republic

Gov. Dennis Daugaard says any expansion of coverage is unlikely for at least several years while the potential costs are examined.
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FOTB: Doctor, Doctor: Couple helps out with Williston’s health care demands

November 10, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

WILLISTON Patients of Dr. Shu-Ming Wang are surprised to hear the Chinese doctor has a hint of a Southern accent. Continue Reading

Families key but docs have role

September 26, 2012 in West Central Tribune

WASHINGTON Families may have to watch for dings in the car and plead with an older driver to give up the keys but there’s new evidence that doctors could have more of an influence on one of the most wrenching decisions facing a rapidly aging population. Continue Reading

Lab work goes retail

August 20, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

The doctor may not be in, but one of the city’s newest health services companies can give you a pretty good idea of what ails you. That’s Any Lab Tests Now, an Atlanta chain that opened a franchise here early this year at 3019 13th Ave. S. Continue Reading

Incentive drawing health professionals to rural SD

August 13, 2012 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) An incentive program will put $10,000 bonuses into the hands of newly hired health care employees if they promise to keep working in rural South Dakota for three years.
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Daugaard creates primary care panel to help in rural training

May 30, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE Expanding the educational capacity to train more primary health care providers for rural areas of South Dakota is the focus of a new task force created by Gov. Dennis Daugaard. Continue Reading