Dr. Ayanna Quamina shares how nervous system health influences digestion, sleep, cardiovascular function, and overall well-being — with tips for whole-body balance.
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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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Twin Cities Recovery Project delivers culturally grounded healing and hope as overdose deaths surge in Hennepin County
As overdose deaths soar in Hennepin County, Twin Cities Recovery Project delivers Black-led, culturally grounded healing — saving lives and building hope.
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U.S. snubs landmark global pandemic treaty
The U.S. declined to adopt the WHO’s first global pandemic treaty, citing political tensions and raising questions about America’s role in global health response.
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GOP reneges on promise to protect Medicaid, Medicare, Obamacare
A GOP-backed budget bill with record Medicaid cuts could impact over 1.3 million Minnesotans, triggering rural hospital closures and lost health care access.
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“If I can do it, so can you”: Neighborhood HealthSource offers lifeline in opioid recovery fight
Recovery coach Angela Knoell and the team at Neighborhood HealthSource are changing lives in North Minneapolis with harm reduction, treatment, and radical care.
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As federal protections shrink, Women’s Foundation doubles down
The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota is using grassroots innovation and a participatory grantmaking model to support BIPOC-led health organizations, provide grants to help staff wellness, and expand access to reproductive health care in Minnesota.
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Anything Helps is as grassroots as addiction recovery gets
Anything Helps, a small organization in North Minneapolis, is quietly transforming the way Minnesota addresses addiction and survival by offering a client-centered model that prioritizes trust, respect, and radical accessibility.
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You can’t talk about addiction without talking about mental health
Turning Point, a culturally specific recovery center in North Minneapolis, provides culturally relevant support and long-term care for African Americans seeking freedom from addiction, treating it as a chronic disease rooted in trauma and pain.
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Hazelden expands mission to address cultural barriers
Hazelden Betty Ford is expanding its mission to address systemic inequities and cultural barriers to improve access to treatment, particularly in communities of color, by providing culturally responsive care, workforce development, and partnerships with grassroots groups.
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Saint Paul Community Invited to Free Wellness Fair for Mental Health Awareness Month Kickoff
Living Naturally Abundant is hosting the First Annual Mental Health Awareness Fair at the Saint Paul YMCA on May 3, 2025, in partnership with the YMCA Saint Paul and sponsored by Medica, to provide free and inclusive resources for mental wellness and connection.
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Stress and what it does to you
Chronic stress can cause symptoms such as high blood pressure, digestive issues, and a lack of sleep, and can be managed by slowing down, breathing, and incorporating positive rituals into your daily life.
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Addiction recovery leader turns pain into purpose
Ivan Nelson, the executive director of African American Survivor Services, has used his own experiences with opioid addiction to provide culturally relevant recovery support for African Americans facing addiction, reentry, homelessness, and systemic neglect.
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Black Babies Are Still Dying—And America Let It Happen
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that Black children in the United States have consistently faced significantly higher mortality rates than their white peers, with no improvement in relative disparities since the 1950s, resulting in over half a million avoidable infant deaths and nearly 690,000 childhood deaths among Black Americans between 1950 and 2019.
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Federal cuts threaten vaccine access
Federal funding for Covid-19 vaccine efforts is being cut early, prompting concern among public health officials who say it will impact underserved communities and make it difficult for local agencies to adapt.
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Doula brings compassion to birthing experience
Khadija Sanyang, a doula in Minnesota, advocates for Black maternal health through her services, which include educating women on their birthing options and providing support during and after pregnancy, in an effort to reduce the rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women.
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7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
This spring, Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and self-preservation by taking breaks, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in activities that bring joy and nourishment to their lives.
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Perspectives: Black Maternal Health Week: Empowering mothers, protecting lives
Black Maternal Health Week is a time to discuss the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes between Black and white women, which can be addressed through health systems, government programs, and community organizations working to provide better care for moms.
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MN Legislature weighs pros and cons of medical debt relief
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced the Medical Debt Reset Act, setting aside $5 million to help the nonprofit Undue forgive up to $500 million in medical debt, with the goal of providing financial relief to Minnesotans with a household income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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You’re A Naturo-what?
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that emphasizes prevention, treatment, and optimal health, using a combination of modern and traditional protocols, and is based on six principles that include avoiding harm, respecting the body’s self-healing powers, identifying and treating the causes of illness, and treating the whole person.
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“Healing Legacies”: BMHW25 spotlights Black-led maternal health advocacy and collective action
Black Maternal Health Week is a national movement in 2025, with the theme “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy” focusing on amplifying the voices, stories, and solutions of Black Mamas and birthing people.