Roger Stinton passed away on October 26, 2023, in Surprise, Arizona, at the age of 59. Surrounded by his loving family, including Karen Stinton, children Brandon, Carla, and Aaron Stinton, and sister Rosalie Schumacher, Roger peacefully passed away with the support of Hospice of the Valley. Born on December 17, 1963, in Fargo, North Dakota.
How local healthcare leaders are responding to a rise in overdoses
Health officials are saying the pandemic is not the only reason for a rise in overdoses in 2020. There are several factors. Written By: Nick Broadway | 6:38 pm, Apr. 28, 2021
Minnesota and North Dakota both saw a sharp increase in overdoses last year. Those overdose rates went up by 32% in Minnesota and by about 20% in North Dakota according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
WDAY News spoke with Dr. Aaron Stinton, a front-line emergency physician with Essentia Health. He said he is noticing an increase in overdose-related visits in the area. Throughout the past few years, they ve been focusing on changing pain relief strategies in an effort to prevent these addictions from starting in the doctor s office.