When Princess Titus set out to spread the message about the importance of eating healthful foods, she faced the challenge of doing it in a… Read More
Appetite for Change Brings Fresh Ideas to the Table
September 2018 Magazine Articles
Little Moccasins, Lots of Love
Lisa Skjefte, an American Indian Community Liaison at Children’s Minnesota, was about to start making her rounds in the hospital to meet and greet all… Read More
College Essay: Speak It into Existence
“Can you say that again? I didn’t understand you.” In my childhood and even today, I can be difficult to understand. My family mostly spoke… Read More
College Essay: A Helper for My Brother, A Healer for My People
I can remember my brother’s first epileptic seizure like I can recall the passcode to my iPhone. It was in July of 2006, and I… Read More
Minnesota Nice…Ride
Co-reported by Paying Yang Most people understand that riding bikes is healthy – and good for the environment. But more and more people are also… Read More
Using Culture as Prevention
After the snow of winter and before the thunder of spring, Mat Pendleton goes to harvest the sacred tobacco. He goes down by the river… Read More
College Essay: Putting My Health First
It’s 1 a.m. on one of the coldest days in December and I find myself sitting outside on a lone metal bench. The harsh wind… Read More
College Essay: Paving My Path
Her singing stopped. The microphone in her hand started shaking. She could feel the water trickling down her legs. My mother placed her hand on… Read More
Organizers Aim to Spark Health Habits Throughout North Minneapolis
Will Lumpkins is determined to help create more green spaces in North Minneapolis. He’s the manager of Northside Greenway Now, a group working to bring… Read More
Livio Health Brings Back House Calls
Livio Health Group takes a holistic approach to treating aches and pains. In addition to employing board-certified providers and medical assistants, the company uses community… Read More
