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Sharing Our Knowledge With the Community

March 23, 2023
We asked our Mini Medical School learners what they most wanted to hear from University experts, and the overwhelming majority said aging.
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Talking Healthcare for LGBTQ Older Adults with U of M

March 22, 2023
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) older adults face unique challenges in today’s healthcare ecosystem.
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Students Get Out of the Classroom and Into Nature to Learn about Ecohealth

March 14, 2023
A group of eight interprofessional learners took part in the third rendition of the Itasca Ecohealth IPE Experience.
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An Optimal Environment for Team-Based Training

March 10, 2023
Having a strong University-run health system benefits all of us—our learners, faculty, staff and community.
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U of M Sustainable Development Goals Initiative Announces 2022 SDG Research Grant Awards

March 7, 2023
Four of the projects were jointly funded by the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs.
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Meeting the Needs of Diverse Communities

February 24, 2023
Culturally competent care leads to improved health outcomes, patient safety, and reduced care disparities.
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University Seeks Critical Support from State for University of Minnesota Health

February 24, 2023
The preliminary legislative request is for phase one of the next generation of UMN Health.
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Simulation Training Includes Spoken Language Interpreters As Part of the Health Care Team

February 23, 2023
This training is designed to improve communication in clinical settings.
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The Importance of Learning to Care for Older LGBTQ Adults

February 20, 2023
The new LGBTQ Aging Care toolkit helps you learn about the unique needs and challenges of LGBTQ older adults.
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Welcoming Kimberly Kirkpatrick, New Associate Vice President for Research

February 17, 2023
On June 5, 2023, Kimberly Kirkpatrick will assume the role of associate vice president for research infrastructure and interdisciplinary institutes and centers at the University of Minnesota.