A story of hope: Primrose Ruwocha’s story of perseverance in the face of domestic abuse
Ruwocha was burned in the face due to an acid attack in February 2020. The perpetrator was a man that she began dating around 2014.
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Breast Cancer Gaps Project aims to improve outcomes for Black women
Most breast cancers are treatable when detected early, but Black women’s breast cancer fatality rate is 40% higher than it is for white women, according to the American Cancer Society.
University of Minnesota research shows correlation between mental health issues, foster care and parental incarceration
Among the full sample, about 26% surveyed self-reported anxiety, compared to 44% of those who experienced parental incarceration and foster care.
Minneapolis panel highlights partnerships, innovation in addressing racial hunger divide
The conversation held at Sabathani Community Center in south Minneapolis focused on the fact that populations of color in Minnesota face higher rates of food insecurity compared to white folks.
Minnesota sees an increase in help calls following lifeline number change
In the past months, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has received more calls, which can be attributed to the hotline phone number change in mid-July to a shorter three-digit number, 988. But advocates are concerned about frequent callers who might not have access to longer term mental health care.
3 takeaways on race and mental health equity from Gustavus Nobel Conference
A considerable portion of last week’s Nobel Conference was dedicated to exploring the impact of technology and social media on youth mental health.
Minnesota student receives grant to study inequities in end-of-life care for children with cancer
In her research, she looked at financial barriers, referred to as “financial toxicity,” and how it impacts children with cancer and their families toward the end of a child’s life.
Division of Indian Work bringing success to the urban Indigenous community
On Monday, it will hold its annual fundraiser at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley.
University of Minnesota to dive into media portrayals of race and health equity
The $5 million project will connect with journalists, public health officials, affected communities and advocacy organizations to apply the research findings to advance race and health equity.
Addressing the need: Efforts are underway to recruit and retain Black male teachers in Minnesota
The Minneapolis and St. Paul public school systems serve approximately 70% students of color, while the teacher corps is only 17% of color, and other metro districts reflect similar numbers.
Environmental justice advocates continue fight against East Phillips public works hub
While the city of Minneapolis moves forward with plans for a public works facility at the Roof Depot site in the East Phillips neighborhood, advocates who have opposed the plan say they are still fighting.
Addressing the stigma of monkeypox and who it’s affecting
“There’s no such thing as a gay disease,” University of Minnesota epidemiologist Kumi Smith says.
UCare’s new chief medical officer wants to advance equity
Dr. Tenbit Emiru says the role at UCare felt appealing because of the high-needs population the organization serves as well as its public commitment to addressing serious equity gaps in the region’s health care system.
Somali children facing the lowest rates of MMR vaccinations in Minnesota history
Somali Minnesotan two-year-olds in 2018 had a vaccination rate of just 33.8%, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. That’s the lowest it has ever been.
Will Minneapolis alternative policing pilots become permanent?
Activists are encouraged their ideas are being piloted but want to see long-term funding. City officials say some programs are moving in that direction.
Two free community events this Saturday seek to address health equity
Black Americans are more likely than their white counterparts to die at early ages from almost all health-related concerns, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Overturning of Roe v. Wade pushes Minnesotans to consider long-term life contraception decisions
More people are coming into Minnesota clinics, both from in state and out, for contraceptives, according to Dr. Christy Boraas, a physician at M Health Fairview Women’s Clinic in Minneapolis, medical director at Planned Parenthood, and abortion provider at Whole Woman’s Health in Bloomington.
Addressing menthol cigarette usage, vaping, highlights policy inequities
The gap is apparent – 85% of Black and African American cigarette smokers use menthol cigarettes compared to 29% of white cigarette smokers.
Culturally accessible support for Minnesota’s domestic abuse survivors is key to successful outcomes
Being an immigrant or person of color severely impacts outcomes when facing domestic abuse. No matter what level of education one has or how one speaks, the systems were not made to benefit people of color and have barriers for immigrants
The Northern Metals shredder is gone, but environmental dangers remain
While Northern Metals was operating, the zip code of that area, 55411, had the highest rate of asthma hospitalizations in the state, according to the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
