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Transportation is a Key Component of Equitable Food Access
Minnesotans deserve access to affordable and healthy food regardless of where they live. A critical component of food access is being able to access appropriate and reliable transportation to get to… Read more »
New Food Insecurity Data Highlight Minnesota’s Continuing Disparities and the Need for Multi-Sector Solutions
New data show disproportionate rates of food insecurity among Minnesotans since the start of the pandemic. Find out what the data show, the policies and systems contributing to disparities, and… Read more »
Rising Food Insecurity in Minnesota: Community and Policy Responses and How You Can Help
Feeding America suggests more than 54 million people, including 18 million children, may experience food insecurity nationwide in the wake of COVID-19. What's happening in Minnesota to address it?
Health Equity Now: Public Health Takeaways
Three Research staff share their takeaways on recent research, emerging trends, and measuring impact after attending the American Public Health Association conference.
3 Ways Culturally Specific Mental Health Services Break Barriers to Community Treatment
Working as a social worker for over thirty-five years with people from all backgrounds, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles individuals face dealing with mental health issues – particularly… Read more »
Reducing Pregnancy and Birth Risks for African Americans with Integrated Community Care
Pregnancies and birth outcomes among African Americans nationally and within Minnesota are disparate when compared to expecting White mothers and babies. Both the infant mortality rate and the… Read more »Dental Therapy Increases Access in Rural Minnesota
Many states across the U.S. are exploring expanding who can provide dental care in an effort to expand access in rural areas and to low-income households. In 2009, Minnesota became the first state to… Read more »