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Driven to Make Health Care More Accessible

As a second-generation immigrant, Hannah Hwang witnessed firsthand how barriers like language prevent access to health care.
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Fostering Connection through Art – Community Arts @ Health Sciences

HSEC became even more vibrant with the debut of the third Community Arts @ Health Sciences exhibition.
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Understanding How Delirium Affects Older Adults

Delirium is more common in adults over 65, and symptoms can last hours to days.
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University of Minnesota and Essentia Health share bold new vision for healthcare in Minnesota

A vision for an integrated “all-Minnesota” solution.
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CTSI Team Powers Majority of UMN Health Startups Formed in Record-Breaking Year

Of the 16 health-focused startups launched this past year, 13 were propelled forward with support from a CTSI team dedicated to driving the development of new health innovations.
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Mothers Leading Science Continues to Build and Support Community at its Annual Gathering

On December 13, the Mothers Leading Science program gathered for their annual retreat at McNamara Alumni Center.
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A New Year, A Renewed Commitment to Improving Health

As we celebrate a new year, let’s also recognize the incredible dedication of our health sciences faculty, staff, and students who work tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of communities across the state and beyond. 
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Blue Ribbon

Innovative Partnership Brings Life-Saving Colorectal Cancer Screenings to Underserved Communities

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet many communities encounter significant barriers to screening.
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Minnesota Partnership Awards Four Collaborative Research Grants for 2024

Awards support innovative projects on cognitive aging, cardiovascular disease, cancer and pulmonary hypertension.
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Minnesota Masonic Charities Extends U of M Investments to Include Healthy Aging

Minnesota Masonic Charities is growing their previous investments in long-time research priorities like cancer and pediatrics while also launching a new investment in the field of healthy aging.