The BeMore Campaign knows that Black M.E.N. C.A.N be the solution. BeMore has become the front runners in increasing healthy, nonviolent relationships, decreasing teen dating violence, and engaging men and young men to end violence against women and girls inside of homes and in communities around the world. The pledge goes hand in hand with […]
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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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People’s Center has fascinating past, exciting future
ADVERTISEMENT The People’s Center Health Services has had a commitment to being tied to the community for 47 years. Just ask Sahra Noor, chief executive officer of People’s Center Health Services. Noor started at the clinic as a patient, and now she has served in her current role for about two years. Before she became […]
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Peanut allergies may become a thing of the past
Allergy to peanuts has been an increasing problem in children. It is estimated that the prevalence of peanut allergy is about 1.5 percent in children (about one child in every 65) under the age of 18 in the United States. Peanut allergy is one of the most common reasons for a severe allergy attack in children. In […]
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Electrologist gets rid of unwanted hair — for good
There are many considerations when it comes to making a good first impression. Beauty products such as various shades of lipstick, makeup powders, and perfumes are just a few examples of what some consider when attempting to make a lasting impression where appearances are concerned. But what about what lies beneath the skin? The MSR […]
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Overcoming self-doubt
As we begin the New Year, many people are making plans for the changes that they would like to see in their life this year. Usually, those plans are built off of things that either went wrong or did not go quite as well as hoped for during the previous year. Already there has been […]
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What is diverticulitis?
Let’s first briefly discuss the digestive system, then diverticulitis. The digestive system, also known as the “digestive tract,” is composed of several organs. The organs of the digestive tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, pancreas, liver and gall bladder. The goal of these digestive tract organs is to break down food […]
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An enlarged prostate does not necessarily lead to cancer
But prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths in men Conclusion of a two-part column To maintain good prostate health, it is important for men (and women, for other reasons) to have regular general medical examinations. An enlarged prostate is easily detected by a rectal examination. The rule of thumb is to have two […]
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Special needs a specialty of Apple Tree Dental
ADVERTISEMENT Appropriate and competent dental care is needed for every population. Apple Tree Dental is a nonprofit group dental practice specializing in geriatric and special needs dental care. Starting 31 years ago in 1985, the clinic was initially founded around the care of older adults and in-house older adults who lived in long-term care facilities […]
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Outreach, collaboration are priorities for Southside health clinic
ADVERTISEMENT Southside Community Health Services is an organization with a long history of serving the community. Director of Development and Communications Autumn Chmielewski told the MSR, “We are a clinic that has been serving the South Side of Minneapolis and local areas for 45 years. “We actually started out as a free volunteer clinic in […]
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An enlarged prostate has some annoying symptoms
It can also cause serious health problems if not treated First of a two-part column Who should care about prostate health? All men and any woman with a father, grandfather, husband, brother, son, uncle, boyfriend or male friend. Only men have a prostate. In fact, African American men have had the highest prostate cancer rate of […]
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Dealing with holiday stress
By Lynn Strauss, Ph.D., LP Guest Columnist Based on what we see in the media (television, movies, phones), it would seem that the holiday season is a time of year full of cheer, fulfillment and happiness. In actuality, the holidays are a time of year that at least 80 percent of people find to be […]
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How close are we to finding the ‘Fountain of Youth’?
Conclusion of a two-part column Dear Dr. Crutchfield: According to your article “Good news: We are winning the war on cancer” (MSR April 7, 2016), we have made significant advances in the treatment of many forms of cancer. What’s going on with respect to increasing the length of life? Last week’s column reviewed two of four areas […]
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How close are we to finding the ‘Fountain of Youth’?
First of a two-part column Dear Dr. Crutchfield: According to your article “Good news: We are winning the war on cancer” (MSR April 7, 2016), we have made significant advances in the treatment of many forms of cancer. What’s going on with respect to increasing the length of life? I think we’d all agree that the goal […]
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Southside clinic’s ‘wonderful journey’ has served generations of Native Americans
ADVERTISEMENT By Brandi D. Phillips Contributing Writer South Minneapolis is home to a community clinic founded by three women physicians that has served the Native American population since 2003. Dr. Lydia Caros, CEO and one of the founders of the Native American Community Clinic (NACC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, told the MSR, “The three of […]
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Obesity rate for Blacks in Minnesota: 29.9 percent
National rate is 38.1 percent The state’s adult obesity rate saw a statistically significant drop between 2014 and 2015, from 27.6 percent in 2014 to 26.1 percent in 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Minnesota was the only state in the region, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa, […]
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Stomach pain after eating could be gallstones
Dear Dr. Crutchfield: My uncle tells me he suffered with gallstones. What are gallstones? Let’s first discuss the gallbladder, then gallstones. The gallbladder is a small, sack-like structure that is part of the digestive system. Technically, it is called a storage organ. It is about the size of a large plum. The gallbladder is full before meals and […]
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Fall is deadliest time of year for pedestrians
MnDOT urges motorists and pedestrians to be alert As the days get shorter and the nights longer this time of year, motorists and pedestrians should watch out for one another, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The fall months are the deadliest months for pedestrians. So far this year, 37 pedestrians were killed. In […]
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State Fair survey indicates strong support for medical aid in dying
Three-to-one support in two polls sends strong message to lawmakers Most Minnesotans agree that terminally ill adults should have the option of medical aid in dying, according to two State Fair polls conducted by the Minnesota State Senate and State House of Representatives. In the Senate poll, 68 percent of respondents said they support medical […]
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With fall and winter comes dry, itchy skin
Here’s a strategy to beat it What is the cause of dry skin? Dry skin is itchy skin. There are many conditions that can cause dry, itchy skin. The most common player that produces dry skin is the cold, dry air of winter. Also, hot showers without moisturizing afterward, and harsh and drying detergent soaps […]
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MN receives prevention funding for opioid prescription abuse
Minnesota’s efforts to reduce the abuse of opioids has received a boost with new funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) received a $1.6 million, five-year grant from the federal government through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Minnesota Department […]