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A prescription to modernize public health

A prescription to modernize public health

The pandemic was a crucible for public health. What are the key takeaways? Epidemiologist Dr. Sandro Galea offers his diagnosis and a prescription for public health going forward in his new book, “Within Reason: A Liberal Public Health for an Illiberal Time.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Texas wildfire smoke drifts toward Minnesota

Texas wildfire smoke drifts toward Minnesota

It won’t be anything near the scale of the thick haze that blanketed Minnesota for so many days last summer — but some smoke from massive wildfires in Texas could drift across the Upper Midwest over the next couple of days.
by MPR News Staff

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How genetically modified pigs could end the shortage of organs for transplants

How genetically modified pigs could end the shortage of organs for transplants

Scientists are optimistic that gene-edited animals could provide a new source of organs for transplantation. Pig organs modified to minimize rejection are now being tested in humans.
by Rob Stein

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Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts

Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health experts

The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state’s surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures.
by Pien Huang

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Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  

Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  

Workers at some Minnesota nursing homes have planned a one-day strike next Tuesday. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it’s like to work in long-term care and why so many nursing homes can’t find enough employees.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Walz calls for more resources to prevent opioid overdose deaths, including Naloxone access

Walz calls for more resources to prevent opioid overdose deaths, including Naloxone access

Gov. Tim Walz said he wants to put more resources towards overdose prevention this year. He spoke about the problem at a roundtable discussion Monday with local, state and federal leaders.   
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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