Health

HIV/AIDS talks highlight annual NAACP Religious Summit

Thursday, 20 December 2012 12:07

Faith leaders commit to addressing HIV/AIDS in the black community

(Atlanta, GA) – The NAACP hosted its 14th annual National Religious Leaders Summit in Atlanta recently to help move the faith community back to its long-held leadership role in matters of social justice. Faith leaders committed to working with the NAACP to address the HIV/AIDS crisis and other important issues.

Shakopee Mdewakanton award $217,000 in health, medical grants

Thursday, 20 December 2012 10:47

Five organizations dedicated to improving health received grants totaling $217,000 from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community recently.

Norovirus: The holiday 'gift' nobody wants, but many get

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 11:48 MDH

'Tis the season of giving, but too many Minnesotans this time of year are giving and receiving something nobody wants: norovirus infection – and the nasty illness that comes with it.

Broadway Family Medicine Clinic key player in Northside health

Monday, 17 December 2012 14:09 Shaina Brassard, West Broadway Coalition

The University of Minnesota Physicians, Broadway Family Medicine Clinic (BFM) has played an important part in the health of North Minneapolis for 40 years.

The Women's Earth Alliance

Monday, 17 December 2012 14:03 EarthTalk®, E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I heard about a group called the Women’s Earth Alliance that works on environmental projects in many parts of the world. What kinds of projects? -- Judy Stack, Barre, VT

Perchlorate: Drinking water peril?

Friday, 14 December 2012 11:39 EarthTalk®, E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: What is “perchlorate” in our drinking water supply and why is it controversial?
-- David Sparrow, Chico, CA

Has recycling lived up to its promises?

Friday, 14 December 2012 11:22 EarthTalk® , E - The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Has recycling lived up to its promise to reduce waste and pollution, save energy and provide jobs in our ailing economy? -- Ian Atkinson, New York, NY