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The "Wicked Problem" of Opioids
A beloved musician dies alone in the elevator of his recording complex.A homeless woman dies in a tent at the Franklin-Hiawatha encampment.Young parents overdose in their car with their young children in the back seat.Dentists hesitate…
Former UMN Health Sciences Leader William Jacott Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Former University of Minnesota health sciences leader William Jacott, M.D., was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund. The Fund has contributed to over 5,100 college…
A Rural Health Care Pilot to Address Health Inequity for Minnesota Migrant Farmworker Families through Interprofessional Community-Engagement
Thousands of migrant farmworkers travel to Minnesota every summer to contribute to Minnesota's agricultural workforce. Unfortunately, they experience health inequities due to pesticide exposure, poor housing, low health literacy, lack of…
When Opportunity Knocks
Last Thursday, the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved the purchase of the former Shriners Hospital for Children complex.
Tackling Adolescent Mental Illness through Art
Adolescence is a critical time for brain development as well as onset of mental illness. Converging evidence suggests that practicing art has a positive impact on mental health, and that sleep - which is often impaired in adolescents - is…
100 Years of Preventive Health Care
If you are fortunate enough to receive regular dental care, you are probably well acquainted with your dental hygi
Healthy Minnesota Day
This Wednesday, Sept. 18 is Healthy Minnesota Day as part of President Gabel’s week of inaugural activities. She is sending the message to us and to all Minnesotans that health care is a priority at this land-grant University.
Thoughts on Aging
Heard on campus (I didn’t make this up):
Student 1: “My dad is past his prime.”
Student 2: “Mine, too….”
Student 1: “No, I mean he’s really past his prime, and I don’t think he knows it!”
Ouch. (Especially when I realize how young the…
Grants Support Interdisciplinary Research
The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs is soliciting applications for Faculty Research Development (FRD) grants that will support new or expanding interdisciplinary research that addresses significant clinical issues, is innovative, and…
Diversity As A Value
Message from the VPWe live in a difficult and divisive time. I believe that here, in a University environment, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to preserve civility and to model what Vaclav Havel (my Czech roots) described as…