University of Minnesota Expert Highlights Dental Hygienists' Expanding Role in Comprehensive Healthcare
Keeley Flavin highlights the expanded role of dental hygienists in healthcare, noting their part in detecting systemic diseases and advocating for interprofessional collaboration and innovative care delivery.
Minneapolis Launches Mobile Medical Unit Funded by Opioid Settlement to Combat Health Disparities
Minneapolis launches its first Mobile Medical Unit, funded by opioid settlement money, to reduce health disparities, offer direct care services, and tackle opioid overdose deaths, with operations starting in early 2025.
University of Minnesota Spotlights Lifelong Mobility and Fitness for Older Adults
Sharon Kimble at the University of Minnesota emphasizes the importance of mobility for older adults, advocating for low-impact exercise and tailored activity plans to improve strength, prevent falls, and enhance overall health.
Minneapolis Strives to Become First U.S. City to Eliminate Childhood Lead Poisoning with $1 Million Budget Proposal
Minneapolis aims to be the first US city to end childhood lead poisoning, with a budget proposal for over $1 million to address lead hazards, primarily in older paints affecting low-income and minority children.
Minneapolis Health Department Champions Lead Safety, Offers Grants During #LeadPoisoningPrevention Week
Minneapolis marks Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, urging awareness and offering grants through its Lead and Healthy Homes program to remove lead hazards from homes, highlighted by Kosar Mohamed's positive experience with the initiative.
University of Minnesota Tackles Looming Health Care Workforce Shortage With Strategic Investments in Rural and Indigenous Communities
The University of Minnesota is actively addressing a predicted health workforce shortage, particularly in rural areas and among indigenous communities, with strategic investments such as the Rural Physician Associate Program.
University of Minnesota Experts Highlight Senior Pet Care Nutrition and Health Practices
Dr. Kristi Flynn of the University of Minnesota discusses senior pet care, highlighting the need for a high-protein diet, regular health assessments, and controlled exercise to manage aging-related ailments.