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Web2023 Annual Report. In 2023, the Center for Prevention began implementing our 2023–2026 strategic plan. As a result, we created four new funding initiates that support 19 organizations and five Tribal Nations. Funding for two initiatives began in 2023, and the other two began January 1, 2024. Read the full report by clicking below.

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WebAlliance for Metropolitan Stability — advancing racial, economic and environmental justice concerns as part of economic growth and land development in the Twin Cities. WATCH VIDEO; Asian Economic Development Association — tackling barriers to health by improving environmental factors and supporting small business development in low …

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WebHealth POWER. The Health POWER (People Organizing and Working for Equitable Results) funding initiative, supports the Center for Prevention’s new strategy to build community capacity and is designed to strengthen leadership development, invest in community-led solutions, and create collaborations to advance local PSE change.

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WebThe Center for Prevention works to advance racial and health equity to transform communities for a healthier Minnesota. We have a vision that racism no longer determines health outcomes, and all people can attain their highest level of health. Our work focuses on advancing food justice by ensuring access to healthy, affordable, and culturally

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WebJoo Hee also founded the Health Equity Working Committee, served as executive director for the Minnesota Asian/American Health Coalition, and was a member of the People’s Movement Center. Joo Hee has a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies, a master’s degree in public health, and is a certified massage therapist.

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WebHealth Equity in Prevention (HEiP) funding and technical assistance helps Minnesota communities facing disparities reach their full health potential. Here are examples of recent HEiP programs funded by the Center for Prevention: American Indian Cancer Foundation — initiatives to reduce tobacco use in American Indian communities statewide.

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WebThe State We’re In podcast. The State We’re In is a podcast that explores themes related to health, health equity and community. We examine what it means to have fair and just opportunities to be healthy in our communities and share stories related to root causes of preventable death and disease: commercial tobacco use, lack of physical activity and …

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WebAccording to a new poll commissioned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, more than half of Black Minnesota birthers feel that discrimination based on their race/ethnicity negatively impacts their health. Respondents identify discrimination as a key impediment to health equity, with 59% indicating it adversely affects birther health.

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WebIn 2022, Center for Prevention staff spent significant and meaningful time developing our 2023-2026 strategic plan. As a result, we have refined our mission, vision, values, and honed-in on our two main goals. We are proud to share our strategic plan with you here. “Our commitment to advancing racial and health equity is more than just symbolic.

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WebRacial equity is what would be achieved if race — a physical and social quality — wasn’t a factor in access to things like health care, education, wealth and other opportunities. Racial equity is both a destination and a journey. This means that to achieve true racial equity, those most impacted by racial inequities are positioned to lead

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WebCultural Humility – Center for Prevention – Minnesota. Cultural humility, the ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other-oriented, is key to advancing racial equity and health equity. It is an understanding that re-humanizing others is a process we must continuously play a part in—an invaluable journey without a destination.

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WebThe Cost of Smoking report estimates the loss of life and economic costs due to cigarette smoking in Minnesota in 2021. While the prevalence of smoking in Minnesota has consistently decreased, smoking causes thousands of premature and preventable deaths and results in billions of dollars of expenses in Minnesota annually. Smoking takes the

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WebEveryone on our team is passionate about improving health for all Minnesotans. Some have spent their careers in public health and policy. Others bring experience from a broad array of industries. What connects us is a dedication to making communities healthier places to live, work and play.

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WebCultural Humility series In 2022 we launched a cultural humility video series to advance racial and health equity by raising new voices to share stories of impact and cultures.

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Web04.12.24. Poll: More Than Half of Black Birthers in Minnesota Feel Racial Bias and Lack of Access Leads to Greater Health Risks and Maternal Mortality

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WebHealth Equity Animated. Health equity is a complicated topic. It’s challenging to explain and teach and comprehend. So, we wanted to divide the larger concept into smaller points, receive inspiration from the community, and create tools that are both informative and compelling. We started by hiring spoken word artist, Brittany Delaney.

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Web5% of Hmong adults in Minnesota are smokers, and 46.2% of the Hmong population is regularly exposed to secondhand smoke. Hmong individuals suffer higher rates of cancer, which is often detected at a late stage due to low rates of cancer screenings and not seeking medical treatment. One study found that more than 97% of Hmong patients deferred

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WebLocal high school students and professional community artists collaborate to create thought-provoking artwork. Minneapolis, Minn. (October, 26 2021) – The Learning and Engagement Departments of the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) have partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to launch a multi-generational project that will address racism …

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Communities Eliminating Tobacco Inequities

WebThis work is part of a larger project of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) called “Communities Eliminating Tobacco Inequities” or “CETI”. The purpose of this conversation is to learn about how the work is going and to understand the impact that CETI is having across all the participating organizations.

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