Recapping Essentia's media coverage in December

Seasonal topics accounted for much of the media coverage involving Essentia Health in December. That included cousins continuing their tradition of donating toys to children with cancer; how to navigate holiday-related stress; elementary students spreading holiday cheer; and tips for coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Following a lengthy conversation with Dr. Herman, the Duluth News Tribune also wrote a nice editorial looking at the many challenges confronting rural health care.

Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia-related stories on the Newsroom. Here are a few of the highlights from December; please note that some of these stories require log-in credentials and thus may not be accessible for all.

Duluth News Tribune: Our view: Health care challenges even worse in rural Minnesota

Lakeland PBS (Brainerd): Essentia Health announces plans for musculoskeletal center in Brainerd area

Area Woman (Fargo): Baby blues vs. postpartum difference: What’s the difference?

WDAY (Fargo): Bouncing back: West Fargo Sheyenne athlete’s recovery fueled by support

KAXE (Grand Rapids): U of M med school shifts Duluth to 4-year program, explores new campus

Mesabi Tribune (Virginia): Expanded U of M medical school in Duluth benefits the Range

WDIO (Duluth): Lester Park Elementary School brings holiday cheer to Essentia Health hospitals

KX News (Bismarck): Making the ‘mother lode’ of holiday stress easier

Prairie Public Radio (Fargo): Dr. Alexandra Kohlhase on SAD

Duluth News Tribune: Northland cousins donate toys for children with cancer

WDIO: Cousins come together for seventh year of giving

WDAY: The difference between premenstrual syndrome and PMDD: When symptoms go beyond normal