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Health + Wellness
Find stories and resources by some of the state’s top Black physicians that aim to address current disparities in prevention and treatment within our communities.
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New South Minneapolis Clinic Promises to Make Healthcare More Accessible to Residents Regardless of Insurance
Southside Community Health Services has opened a new $30 million East Lake Street Clinic in South Minneapolis, offering medical, dental, vision and behavioral health services for residents with and without insurance in one of the city’s most underserved corridors.
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U of M Expert Says Hantavirus Risk Is Low, While Nurse Has Concerns and Elder Combats Distrust
A University of Minnesota infectious disease expert says the risk of a widespread hantavirus outbreak remains low, but a frontline nurse and the Cultural Wellness Center director say preparedness, consistent information and community trust are critical.
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Residents Rally Behind HCMC, Which Finds State Funding Days Before End of Legislative Session
HCMC went from facing closure to securing a promised $205 million in state funding after a legislative deal brokered by Gov. Tim Walz, as residents and health care leaders rallied at a public forum hosted by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
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The nurses you don’t see are often the ones who help you avoid a bigger health crisis
Medica’s Andrew Marshall writes that some of the most important nursing work happens outside hospital walls, where nurses coordinate care, prevent costly breakdowns and help people stay healthier at home.
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HCMC could close in June. Lawmakers have two weeks to stop it
Hennepin County Medical Center could begin closing in June if lawmakers fail to reach a funding deal before the legislative session ends May 18, as the hospital faces a financial crisis years in the making and federal Medicaid cuts that threaten to deepen the damage.
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Environmental medicine, and why our surroundings matter
Dr. Ayanna Quamina explains how environmental medicine connects everyday toxins, pollutants and chemicals to chronic illness, and why this conversation is especially urgent for Black communities.
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Petition opposes daycare near Northside methadone clinic
Project Refocus is petitioning against a daycare placement next to a methadone clinic on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis, citing needle litter and opioid safety concerns for children.
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Hunger Strikers Confront Hennepin County Board Over HERC Closure, Sending Commissioners Into Recess
Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers disrupted the Hennepin County Board meeting on day 12 of their strike demanding a vote to close HERC by December 2027 before ending the strike the following day.
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Spring is in the air, and so is the grind: Fitness communities of color kick off the season
Fitness communities of color across the Twin Cities are hitting their stride this spring with the EZ Bike Club’s breast cancer awareness ride, Black Men Run Twin Cities and Tierra Rec Club bringing people together to move, heal and connect.
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Air and water disparities, and the fight to shut down HERC
HERC trash incinerator residents describe living next to a facility that sounds like an airport tarmac, causes respiratory illness and sits in a majority-Black community absorbing pollution from across Hennepin County.
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Clinicians, Scientists Call for Closure of Hennepin Energy Recovery Center by 2027
Scientists and clinicians argue HERC’s outdated 30-year permit fails to protect North Minneapolis residents as hunger strikers demand a vote to close the trash incinerator by December 2027.
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Hunger strikers say Hennepin County commissioners won’t meet with them
Zero Burn Coalition hunger strikers say Hennepin County commissioners have refused to meet with them six days into their action demanding a vote to close the HERC trash incinerator by December 2027.
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Fear, and the mental health impact of the anti-immigration climate on children
Immigrant children mental health crisis in the Twin Cities is described by a Somali therapist who calls for culturally responsive services and community investment as the only genuine response.
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The Black Parachute Is Giving Away Free Journals for Black Men Across the Twin Cities
Black Parachute free journals for Black men are available at pop-up events across St. Paul from April 11 through May 23 at no cost as part of a mental wellness mission.
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Spring detoxification: Supporting your body’s natural process
After a long winter, spring is finally here, and with it comes a certain kind of energy. After months of slower rhythms, heavier foods, and limited sunlight, there’s a natural shift toward lightness, movement, and renewal. You might feel it in the urge to open windows, declutter your home, or set new goals. Your body […]
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269 scholarships aim to boost Africa’s cancer care workforce
Merck Foundation oncology scholarships award 269 fellowships to healthcare workers from 34 African and Asian countries to expand cancer care and train new specialists.
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Hunger Strikers Give Hennepin County a Deadline on HERC
HERC incinerator North Minneapolis closure is being demanded by hunger strikers and residents as a former EPA scientist confirms significantly higher cancer risk near the facility.
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Where does your premium dollar go? See how health insurance spends your money
Where does insurance premium money go? See how your dollar is divided between medical care, admin costs, taxes and community reinvestment.
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A clinical perspective on common health conditions affecting Black women
Black women’s health disparities impact research, treatment and care for conditions like fibroids, menopause and PCOS.