Early treatment leads to better health outcomes
A new study finds that early treatment like restoring a normal heart rhythm can decrease the chance of stroke or heart attack by 21%
January 2, 2021 5:56 PM Site staff
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LA CROSSE, Wis (WKBT) – Some heart treatments are being used earlier and giving many people new hope.
Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that has the potential to cause other health problems.
A new study found that early treatment, like restoring a normal heart rhythm, can decrease the chance of stroke or heart attack by 21%.
Early rhythm control therapy along with medications like blood thinners give patients the best outcome.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A new visitor policy is on the way for Mayo Clinic Health System. Starting Monday, the Health System will begin permitting one designated visitor per patient. Patients will be asked to choose a visitor for the duration of their hospital or clinical visit. Designated visitors must wear a cloth face covering or face mask. They.
Top story of 2020: Pandemic effects ripple through all sectors of society
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A member of the Wisconsin National Guard administers a COVID-19 test in the parking lot of the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center in River Falls on May 9, 2020. Bob Burrows / RiverTown Multimedia
What a year, eh? The RiverTown newsroom looked back on 2020 to compile lists of the most important news and sports stories covered by the Star-Observer and Republican Eagle. Check back to Top 10 Stories of 2020 over the next few days to see what made the cut.
Flu season continues to be slow in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Prevention measures for COVID-19 may be helping slow the influenza virus
December 31, 2020 5:23 PM Greg White
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According to the CDC, Wisconsin and Minnesota are in the lowest of 13 categories for flu activity.
Nationally, the flu levels are lower than usual with national cases at level similar to the end of the flu season.
In our area, both Mayo Clinic and Gundersen Health Systems have not seen flu yet this year.
Usually, the end of the year is the beginning of flu season.
But the changes many are making for the pandemic are helping more that just stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Restaurant and lounge reopened to the public within one month Written By: Steve Gardiner | ×
Plastic sheets still cover the construction process on the front of Liberty’s at the entrance to the restaurant portion of the building. Steve Gardiner / RiverTown Multimedia
What a year, eh? The RiverTown newsroom looked back on 2020 to compile lists of the most important news and sports stories covered by the Star-Observer and Republican Eagle. Check back to Top 10 Stories of 2020 over the next few days to see what made the cut.
Red Wing Police were responding to a disturbance call on 21St. on Sept. 2, when an officer saw an SUV speeding northbound on Bush St. The officer turned around in time to see the vehicle drive past the stop sign at Fourth and Plum and turn left onto Third Street. The officer then saw a dust cloud and debris at the intersection of Third and Plum where the vehicle collided with Liberty s Restaurant.