Nov 10, 2020 | Maine, Minnesota, Montana, News, Wisconsin
Ernie Ruiz, MD It is with heavy heart and profound sadness to report that Ernie Ruiz, MD — a founding member of the CALS Program — passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on Friday, November 6, 2020. For those who didn’t know Dr. Ruiz, he was the...
Apr 7, 2020 | Maine, Minnesota, Montana, News, Wisconsin
CALS Certificate Extension—Response to COVID 19 Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program continues to monitor the effects of the COVID 19 pandemic and is modifying operations as necessary to accommodate the new and evolving demands being placed on...
Mar 18, 2020 | Maine, Minnesota, Montana, News, Wisconsin
The Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program appreciates the trust you place in us to support rural emergency education. The health and safety of our participants is our priority, and considering coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share what we’re...
Jan 28, 2020 | Minnesota, News
By Chris Serres / Star Tribune One of Minnesota’s largest hospital systems is closing Twin Cities clinics that specialize in the care of older adults, disrupting care for hundreds of senior patients and exacerbating a statewide shortage of geriatric specialists....
Dec 13, 2019 | Minnesota, News
By Catharine Richert, MPR News Mayo Clinic recently announced it will close facilities in Springfield and Lamberton in southwestern Minnesota early next year, continuing a trend of closures and service cuts in rural areas. Mayo Clinic has closed or consolidated at...
Nov 19, 2019 | Minnesota, Montana, News
By Eli Saslow, The Washington Post SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A flashing red light summoned Dr. Brian Skow to his third emergency of the afternoon, and he hurried to a desk in a suburban office building. He sat in front of an oversize computer monitor, which showed a live...
