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Children’s Minnesota opens mental health unit to meet surge in demand

Children’s Minnesota opens mental health unit to meet surge in demand

Children’s Minnesota is opening a new youth mental health unit this month in St. Paul to meet a surge in demand for in-patient services. The Twin Cities saw a 30 percent rise in youth mental health crises last year.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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How Bill and Penny George became a power couple in Minnesota philanthropy

How Bill and Penny George became a power couple in Minnesota philanthropy

Bill George led Medtronic with heart and soul. His wife Penny George is a breast cancer survivor whose treatments led her to champion holistic healthcare for everyone. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this Twin Cities power couple about how their experiences and values shape their philanthropy.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can't pay for health care

How banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can't pay for health care

Some credit cards advertised by hospitals lure in patients with rosy promises of convenient, low-interest payments on big bills. But interest rates soar if you can't quickly pay off the loan.
by Noam Levey and Aneri Pattani

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THC edibles surge in Minnesota but safety rules are loose, regulators aren’t ready

THC edibles surge in Minnesota but safety rules are loose, regulators aren’t ready

With little state oversight, the public has no way to know what’s in synthetic-THC edibles and drinks. National observers say Minnesota’s new law is poorly constructed and potentially dangerous. Internal state emails obtained by MPR News show regulators struggling with basic questions around the law just before it took effect in July.
by Tom Scheck

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What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'

What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'

Many young adults are experiencing a “quarterlife crisis.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how people in their 20s and 30s can get through a pivotal period in life.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Preterm births up in the U.S., nonprofit says — and it's not a partisan issue

Preterm births up in the U.S., nonprofit says — and it's not a partisan issue

March of Dimes' annual report on infant and maternal health drops the U.S. from a C- to a D+, citing a 15-year high in the preterm birth rate. But it also offers some encouraging signs and solutions.
by Rachel Treisman

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Her miscarriage left her bleeding profusely. An Ohio ER sent her home to wait

Her miscarriage left her bleeding profusely. An Ohio ER sent her home to wait

State law at the time prohibited abortion after around 6 weeks. Legal experts say this kind of law leaves doctors uncertain of what's legal and can put patients in dangerous situations.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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