People Incorporated’s new Minneapolis program expands hybrid model of mental health care
After crisis treatment, clients can stay for longer-term intensive treatment at People Incorporated’s Chicago Avenue program.
Health
On ‘Cancer Road,’ a group of southeastern Minnesota families ask if nitrate exposure is to blame
The amount of nitrogen applied to U.S. corn crops has increased 120 million pounds annually since 2000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Despite successes, addiction treatment programs for families struggle to stay open
Residential addiction treatment programs that allow parents to bring their children along have been recognized for their success. But a mix of logistical challenges and low reimbursement rates mean they struggle to stay afloat.
Addressing the mental health needs for Minnesota refugees
Refugees arrive to the United States following traumatic events that turned their worlds upside down. And when resettling, mental health is often one of the last things people are thinking about.
CDC considers recommending new COVID booster for all, but does everyone need it?
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will vote Tuesday on whether to recommend the latest COVID-19 vaccine booster to all.
Beef guzzlers: 12% of Americans eat half of the country’s cow meat
Changing the habits of this small group could go a long way toward cutting the country’s planet-warming emissions.
‘This can’t go on forever’: Forum will address ongoing housing needs of adults with serious mental illness
Lorie Regenold, 54, admits that she still worries about what her son’s life will be like when she gets older. Making sure he has a safe place to live requires advocacy and effort, Regenold said.
Report: Substandard housing facilities for rural residents reflected in health outcomes
The report said rural housing policy should be tailored to the needs of marginalized groups, many of whom are at greater risk of living in substandard housing.
Minnesota nonprofits fight tobacco to help people with mental illness
While some people view commercial tobacco as a safe substitute for other addictive substances, it is far more harmful than many realize.
Psychiatric nurse practitioner’s mental health clinic was inspired by community need
Adedeji’s own experience with deaths in her family pointed to a clear need for more understanding in the Nigerian community about mental illness and its treatments.
With legalization of recreational cannabis, what does that mean for medical marijuana in Minnesota?
Despite fears of being absorbed by a massive recreational marijuana system passed this year, patients in the medical cannabis system authorized in 2012 might end up with the best of both worlds.
Researchers at Hamline University look to expand accessibility of lead testing
The average price of gold (currently used to test for lead) per gram was $57.9, while the average price of bismuth (a testing alternative) per gram was $0.0085 (less than 1 cent).
‘I will keep fighting for this’: State licensure is a challenge for many internationally trained mental health professionals
Because of Minnesota’s complex licensing requirements, these three internationally trained mental health professionals say they haven’t been able to practice at a level equal to their education and experience since moving to the state.
Has nearly one in five Americans lost a family member to gun violence?
Yes. A nationally representative poll of U.S. adults in March 2023 showed 19% answered “yes” to a question about a family member being killed by a gun, including suicide.
New Alzheimer’s Drug Raises Hopes — Along With Questions
At the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, a new Alzheimer’s therapeutics clinic will carefully assess potential patients over three to four days and treat only people who live within a 100-mile radius.
Was Minnesota one of the top states for COVID-19 deaths?
No. States with the highest COVID-19 death rates in the years 2020 and 2021 include Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, and California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As fentanyl overdose deaths surge in Minneapolis, some advocates say the city isn’t acting fast enough
Fatal opioid overdoses in the city increased by 130% from 2017 to 2021.
Teens with addiction are often left to detox without medication
Teens who land in emergency rooms with an opioid overdose generally receive naloxone to reverse the effects of dangerous drugs in their system and are sent home with a list of places they can go for follow-up care. But too often, those teens never seek additional help.
Wisconsin’s ‘death grip with alcohol’ is killing more residents
Excessive alcohol use is taking a heavy toll in a state that celebrates its drinking culture.
In Wisconsin, women’s health care is constricted by an 1849 law. These doctors are aghast.
It’s been more than a year since an 1849 law came back into force to criminalize abortion in Wisconsin. Now these two OB-GYNs and a certified midwife find their medical training, skill, and acumen constrained by state politics.
