Narrow networks of doctors and hospitals limit patient choice

Thinking About Health The next time you hear someone – likely a politician or spokesperson for a medical special interest group – argue that America’s health insurance arrangements are fine because they offer lots of choice for patients, don’t take them seriously.

Dakota Datebook

February 6, 2020 — On this day in 1901, 42-year-old Mary Ann Barry died in Jamestown in what was then called the Insane Asylum. Less than a month earlier, her brother, William Barry, drove into Milton, North Dakota, to give himself up for having killed Andrew Mellum in the barn that morning.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

In Heaven music is an integral part of worship and praise to God. When creating man, God placed within him the ability to make and enjoy music for the same purpose. But with the introduction of sin into the human race, it, like everything else, has been corrupted.

Senior Citizen Update

It is time for our annual Valentine’s Day Cookie Fundraiser. Our staff are busy mixing, rolling, cutting, baking, and decorating heart shaped cookies. Proceeds from this year’s fund raiser will go towards local match for a new transit but.

Valley News & Views Guest Editorial

There are many things we don’t talk about. Some are too personal and would embarrass. Some are too painful to even think about and we fill our minds with thoughts that hurt less. The abandonment of a childhood home to the weather and eventual destruction is a painful thought.

Life in the Slow Lane?

The good news is that Lyle flew through his surgery with flying colors and is doing really well. His recovery has been without any hiccups so far. The upside is that we knew what to expect and so there really haven’t been any surprises.

Looking Down Main

“Try to get some rest and I will be back in a little bit to check on you again”. The first two nights I was in the hospital, recovering from last weeks second round of heart surgery, I think I heard this phrase a couple dozen times. Every time a CNA, nurse, technician, or Dr.

Guest Columnist

Many states claim to be different, but of all of the states, North Dakota has the distinction of having the flattest power structure. Power is distributed thinly because everybody must have “a say”. Egalitarianism runs to the point of becoming sinful.

Drayton’s Blood Drive Brings in 28 Volunteers

January 23, 2020 Drayton, ND – Drayton community hosted a blood drive with Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, on January 20 at Tisdale Manor which helped collect a total of 29 units of blood products for patients in need.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1709 “’Twas brillig and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe.