WORTHINGTON — As a result of some reclassification, the number of active tuberculosis cases in Nobles County now stands at four, including two adults and two children under the age of 5, while the number of suspected cases has grown to nine. All of the cases have surfaced since April.

According to Nobles-Rock Community Health Services, which is required ... Read More »

Comments (0)

Nobles-Rock Community Health Services Blog

Press Releases

West Nile virus, Lyme disease can spoil summer fun

By Brad Meyer on 7/7/2008 9:42 AM

West Nile virus, Lyme disease can spoil summer fun
Julie Buntjer
Worthington Daily Globe - 07/05/2008

WORTHINGTON — While there have not yet been any reported cases of West Nile virus in Minnesota this summer season, it’s bound to be an issue as people get outside and enjoy the long days of summer.

The Minnesota Department of Health is anticipating a surge in mosquito activity because of the wet spring and increase in standing water.

Comments (0)

Nobles-Rock Community Health Services Blog

Press Releases

Active TB case reported in Nobles County

By Brad Meyer on 5/20/2008 9:15 AM

Active TB case reported in Nobles County
Julie Buntjer
Worthington Daily Globe - 05/20/2008

WORTHINGTON — A Nobles County resident who works in Pipestone County is being treated for an active case of tuberculosis, but area residents shouldn’t be too worried about contracting the disease.

In 2007, Minnesota reported 238 cases of active TB, with 85 percent of those cases in people who were born outside the U.S. The bacterial infection usually attacks the lungs and is spread through the air when an infected individual coughs or sneezes.

“You cannot go to the grocery store or Wal-Mart and get TB,” said Nobles-Rock Community Health Services Public Nurse Barb Navara, who a ... Read More »

Comments (0)

Nobles-Rock Community Health Services Blog

Press Releases