Twin Cities Business launched their Notable series which honors the best-of-the-best across a range of industries. The profiled leaders are nominated by their professional and community peers. Join us in congratulating three members of our executive leadership team for a well-deserved recognition: 1. 2021 Notable BIPOC Executives – Reuben Moore 2. 2021 Notable LGBTQA Executives –...
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Lt. Gov. Flanagan Visits Minnesota Community Care COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan visited Minnesota Community Care’s community COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center. Her visit spotlighted the crucial role that community healthcare centers play in confronting inequities in vaccine access — particularly prominent are racial disparities in vaccination rates. Our team at Minnesota Community Care...
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MSPBJ Article: Shawna Hedlund Breaks Down Barriers to Healthcare
Read Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s (MSPBJ) feature on Shawna Hedlund, Minnesota Community Care’s Director of Public Health and Policy and one of MSPBJ’s 2021 Health Care Heroes.
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Congratulations, Chris Singer!
Congratulations to Chris Singer for receiving the Sandra R. Edwardson Award for Excellence in Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice. The award is conferred on a MS-DNP student who demonstrates leadership in an area of nursing practice and whose DNP project exemplifies the ideals of the DNP scholarship. Chris won for her scholarly project, “A Practical...
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United Health Group’s $1 million grant helps Minnesota Community Care support Saint Paul youth
In 2020, UnitedHealth Group provided a $1 million grant to Minnesota Community Care to address the health and wellness needs of underserved people in St. Paul during the pandemic and following civil unrest last summer. The partnership has enabled us—the state’s largest federally qualified health center—to address urgent needs by providing health services, mobile clinics, increased...
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Shawna Hedlund announced to be 2020 Health Care Hero
Good healthcare is built on good health care policy. As our director of access and advocacy, Shawna Hedlund leads programs designed to address barriers to care, engages in legislative advocacy in state-wide and national capacities, and supports our Health Start program which provides care in St. Paul Public Schools. Join us in congratulating Shawna Hedlund...
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Sandy Naughton 2020 Brad McDonnell Commitment to Care Award Winner
Minnesota, 25th February, 2021– Sandy Naughton, a health education manager with Minnesota Community Care, has been awarded the 2021 Brad McDonnell Commitment to Care Award, which recognizes exceptional impact by healthcare workers in their communities. Every day, healthcare professionals at Minnesota Community Care dedicate their lives to going beyond the call of duty to provide...
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The Hill We Climb – Reuben Moore on Amanda Gorman’s Message
“There is always a light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it” – Amanda Gorman (PBS recording of Amanda Gorman) On January 20th, the entire world observed the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the 46th President of the United States, and Kamala Harris as...
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Reuben Moore Appointed to Board of Stratis Health
Health care leaders Reuben Moore and Todd Stivland, join the Board of Directors of Stratis Health, a Bloomington-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to collaborate and innovate to improve health. New Board members were selected for their rich experience in driving health care transformation, equity, quality and access. They bring a wealth of knowledge and...