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End in Mind -- The power of healing conversations

End in Mind is a unique, multi-layered community engagement project designed to inspire and motivate individuals and families across Minnesota to have meaningful conversations about living and dying well.
by MPR News Staff

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Another drug crisis: Methamphetamine use by pregnant women

Another drug crisis: Methamphetamine use by pregnant women

As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

High demand for a new, much more effective vaccine against shingles, the painful flare up of the chicken pox virus, has led to ongoing shortages, waiting lists and frustration.
by Mark Zdechlik

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The MinnesotaCare buy-in, explained

The MinnesotaCare buy-in, explained

Minnesota lawmakers will explore a public health care option next year, but it's not single-payer, and it could face tough odds in a divided legislature.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Number of U.S. kids who don't have health insurance is on the rise

Number of U.S. kids who don't have health insurance is on the rise

Economic growth usually means more kids get health insurance, but that's not been the case during the Trump years, a study shows. For the first time in a decade, the uninsured rate for children is up.
by Phil Galewitz

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Twin Cities teen author aims to help children connect with dementia

Twin Cities teen author aims to help children connect with dementia

Because of the stigma around the disease, Edie Weinstein said many young people may not feel comfortable around people with dementia. But she hopes her book will help bring about greater understanding for those with dementia.
by Cathy Wurzer and Austen Macalus

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