Reflections of New Minnesotans: Immigrants in American society
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On this week’s episode, Julia and JP discuss immigrant communities, health care, prisons, and other current issues. [Audio below]
Local high schools to host University of Minnesota medical residencies
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Family medical residents from the University of Minnesota will work in Minneapolis schools as part of a new five-year partnership set to launch next academic year.
Me and “The Girls”
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Today’s guest post comes from Renee.
I am a healthy 56 year old person. I rarely get ill. I am not on any medications. My family history is pretty devoid of chronic health problems other than cardiovascular disease, but even that hasn’t kept many of my family members living to very advanced ages. I don’t have a family history of cancer or dementia. I will admit, with some sheepishness, that I don’t have all the yearly checkups a person my age is supposed to have. Continue Reading
Dayton backs off on doubting some Minnesotans’ pain, but won’t quit promise to hardcore coppers
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As the photo above illustrates, Governor Dayton has backed off statements Bluestem examined in Medical pot: Mark Dayton feels your pain, but thinks you people with PTSD are probably faking it. Continue Reading
“Ex-gay” therapy ban for minors fails at Minnesota Capitol, activists promise reprise in 2015
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Legislation that would ban reparative therapy failed in the Minnesota Legislature in 2014 after pressure from “ex-gay” organizations.
Fund that helps pay for MinnesotaCare faces deficit
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A state fund that helps pay for MinnesotaCare is estimated to face an increasing deficit in the coming years, the House Health and Human Services Finance Committee learned during its first hearing on its omnibus bill Tuesday.
Somalis resist cut to state task force for autism
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A proposal in the Minnesota Legislature has some Somali families outraged.
Leadership, local economy and lunch shape Farm to School curriculum
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Poking around is a persistent addiction. Though the geography and focus shift with time, exploring new terrain simply expands the possibilities. Thus, in my quest to spread the share the message of open government, I have had the privilege to meet with scores of great people who are doing amazing work on issues that include sustainable agriculture, the rural economy, the environment, children’s health, food safety, family farms, ethnic diversity — always looking for the open government thread that runs through just about everything – once you start looking for it. Continue Reading
MNsure’s bright spots
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As MNsure nears the end of its first open enrollment period, one thing’s for sure: it’s been an interesting ride. Little has come easily over the past six months. Continue Reading
Newborn screening brings call for greater privacy protections
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A child is born in Minnesota is screened for 50 rare and serious medical conditions. But court rulings have called into question how the state retains the blood samples — that it violates the Genetic Privacy Law.