Minnesota News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 28, 2024 - Interviews Carrie Henning-Smith about aging in place and social connection, highlighting the challenges and benefits in rural communities. Discusses Minnesota-based programming on the topic, community involvement, and recent research.
Source: Next Avenue, The John A. Hartford Foundation
Oct 28, 2024 - Highlights the Rural Physician Associate Program, a University of Minnesota Medical School program placing students in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin communities. Discusses the benefits of rural placements including later recruitment for rural communities and more hands-on experience.
Source: The Minnesota Daily
Oct 22, 2024 - Profiles Montevideo Medical Academy, a medical training program creating a pipeline for rural Minnesota high school students toward healthcare professions. Describes how the program was started and successes early in the program.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Sep 26, 2024 - Announcement of an initiative led by the American Heart Association to expand and strengthen stroke care across Minnesota. Describes how the initiative will work to improve services for rural populations and for those with limited English proficiency. Notes that the initiative is funded primarily by a grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Source: American Heart Association News
Last Updated: 10/31/2024