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What's it take to go from mechanic to physician at 51? Patience, an Ohio doctor says

What's it take to go from mechanic to physician at 51? Patience, an Ohio doctor says

Talk about a late bloomer. Carl Allamby, who ran an auto repair shop for more than 20 years, was recently hired as an attending physician at Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital at age 51.
by Vanessa Romo

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Fears, frustration mount as Minnesota’s long-term care staffing crisis deepens

Fears, frustration mount as Minnesota’s long-term care staffing crisis deepens

Staff counts are down 20 percent, 18 homes have closed and violation complaints around resident health and safety have doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Observers warn care quality is in jeopardy with no easy fix.
by Peter Cox

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Tutoring boosts students after the pandemic 'teaching loss'

Tutoring boosts students after the pandemic 'teaching loss'

The loss of classroom instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic fell hardest on low-income families and students of color. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how intensive tutoring could help Minnesota students catch up, build confidence and close the pandemic gap.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Addressing the damaging impact of digital media on Black adolescents

Addressing the damaging impact of digital media on Black adolescents

Dr. Brendesha Tynes is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California who studies the toll digital media takes on young people of color. She spokewith MPR News reporter Catharine Richert about the online lives of Black adolescents and the less-talked about ways it relates to mental health.
by Ngoc Bui and Catharine Richert

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Coronavirus (booster) FAQ: Can it cause a positive test? When should you get it?

Coronavirus (booster) FAQ: Can it cause a positive test? When should you get it?

There is a lot of information about coronavirus vaccines out there, and some of it seems vague or contradictory. We talked to experts to help answer some of the most common and confusing questions.
by Max Barnhart

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M Health Fairview mental health workers reach tentative deal in first-ever contract

The tentative accord includes wage increases. The union’s Fairview unit had postponed a strike as bargaining moved forward. Another group of mental health workers with Allina Health began a three-day strike on Monday.
by Michelle Wiley

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Native American communities prioritize culture, recruitment to treat mental health

Native American communities prioritize culture, recruitment to treat mental health

To better treat mental illness in Native American communities, programs in Minnesota and around the region are focused on training more Native providers, and incorporating traditional culture and values into treatment. 
by Dan Kraker

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Investigation: Mayo provides significantly less 'charity care' than others

Investigation: Mayo provides significantly less 'charity care' than others

An investigation from the Rochester Post Bulletin found that Rochester’s Mayo Clinic provides significantly less charity care than other top hospitals across the U.S. That means Mayo patients who are eligible for financial assistance may not know it — and are instead going into debt.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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