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A new clinic at the University of Minnesota is offering a different approach to health care. The Integrated Health Clinic is a student-run facility which offers free services to low income patients. 


The difference is that patients are seen by a team of medical students who are learning traditional and alternative medical practices. 

After consulting with a physician the students offer a variety of treatment options from acupuncture to prescription drugs. 

Morning Edition talked to  Carter Lebares, the co-founder of the Integrated Health Clinic and a fourth-year medical student at the U of M.

A student-run clinic at the University of Minnesota's Pillsbury House teaches cooperation between diferent types of medical students as well as unique treatments for patients.

A new free clinic in South minneapolis offers holistic healing
A new clinic at the University of Minnesota is offering a different approach to health care. The Integrated Health Clinic is a student-run facility which offers free services to low income patients. The difference is that patients are seen by a team of medical students who are learning traditional and alternative medical practices. After consulting with a physician the students offer a variety of treatment options from acupuncture to prescription drugs. Joining us this morning is Carter Lebares. She is the co-founder of the Integrated Health Clinic and a fourth-year medical student at the U of M.

New free clinic in south Minneapolis offers holistic healing

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