The Affordable Care Act is working for America
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Political humorist Mark Shields has said that a week can be a lifetime in politics and three months can be an eternity. How true for Obamacare and MNSure… Continue Reading
Minnesota House medical marijuana people’s whip count
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The Minnesota legislature reconvenes Tuesday, April 22, and will scramble to conclude business by May 19. One high profile issue, the legalization of medical marijuana, enjoys overwhelming popular support, according to recent polling. Continue Reading
St. Paul leaders call for fewer farm antibiotics
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At least 23,000 Americans die every year from antibiotic-resistant infections, some of which may come from exposure to livestock antibiotics that end up in food.
St. Anthony Park Area Seniors wants to know what seniors want
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St. Anthony Park Area Seniors is launching a study with a Wilder Foundation research team to find out what prospective clients may want from the organization.
Huge gap in pollution exposure by race surprises University of Minnesota researchers
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By now you probably know that people of color nationwide have, among other things, higher rates of unemployment, poverty and educational disparity compared to white people.
Shortsighted cuts could hurt community health advancements
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The Community Transformation Grant (CTG) program was initiated in 2011 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an attempt to address health disparities, help control health care spending, and create a healthier future. To this end, federal funds from the Affordable Care Act were allocated to select communities across the U.S. to help support community-level efforts to reduce chronic diseases by expanding efforts in “tobacco-free living, active living and healthy eating, and quality clinical and other preventative services.” Minnesota fared well in the selection process: the state was awarded $4.7 million per year (including $1.1 million for Hennepin County) for what was supposed to be a five-year program.
Farmers markets, chili cook-offs will have specific food safety regulations
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State food inspection law has been changed to specifically regulate farmers markets.
Smoke rings and mirrors: Are Minnesota Republicans pivoting on medical pot or just talking in circles?
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With KSTP/SurveyUSA’s polling showing that 68 percent of Minnesotans favor the legalization of medical marijuana, it’s not surprising that Republican supporters of the legislation like Pat Garofalo are hoping to blame all DFLers for impeding passage of state representative Carly Melin’s (DFL-Hibbing) HF1818 (and the overflow bill) and the companion bill offered by Scott Dibble (DFL-Minneapolis). Continue Reading
Free testing for lead-based paint hazards
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Peeling paint is not only a housing code violation in the City of Minneapolis, but could pose a serious risk to children under the age of 6. Recent research from the Minnesota Department of Health states that there is no safe level of exposure to lead.Lead paint can be present on any painted surface, but it is most often found on windows, trim, doors, railings, columns, porches and outside walls. Surfaces that have been repainted may have layers of lead paint underneath.A majority of buildings in Corcoran neighborhood were built before 1960, and these homes are very likely to contain lead paint.Testing from ClearCorps, a local non-profit, can tell you where lead paint is located and how to reduce your family’s risk of exposure. Megan Curran, Director of Community Health Programs with ClearCorps, can provide further information and applications forms at 651-603-8000 or megan@clearcorps.org.Grant funds are also available to replace windows if:Located in Hennepin CountyBuilt before 1978 and have old windowsBoth owner-occupied and rental units are eligibleHousehold income below 80% of median incomeIf owner-occupied, property must have children under age 6 either living there or frequently visiting.Contact Megan Curran with ClearCorps to schedule a free home inspection. To inquiry about additional housing resources in Corcoran neighborhood please contact Ross Joy (right) at <ross@corcoranneighborhood.org> or call the CNO office at 612-724-7457.Contribute, advertise, or learn more about Corcoran News.Click here for current edition. Continue Reading
Bill to ban anti-gay therapy falls short, supporters plan to push the proposal again next year
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University of Minnesota students led an effort to ban licensed therapists from providing sexual orientation change therapy to children, but their attempt this legislative session fell short.