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Hennepin Healthcare Health Equity Internship Celebration August 18th 2023

Talent Garden interns wrap up six weeks at Hennepin Healthcare

It’s 7:30 am and the 21 future nurses and providers of the 2023 Talent Garden internship program arrive to start their day.

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Volunteers read stories to NICU babies in their own language

Aside from all the noise of machines in the NICU, babies are hearing another sound, too – children’s books read in their own language.

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Why is the LGBTQ symbol a rainbow?

The rainbow represents the LGBTQ , created by a gay artist to make a proud statement through a symbol showing diversity.

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Gender-affirming care: What is it?

Gender-affirming care supports the transition of transgender and non-binary individuals to their gender identity.

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National adolescent health month highlights ways to support youth

The National Adolescent Health Month™ recognizes adolescent strengths, promotes meaningful activities, and good adolescent health.

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Clinical associates fill critical staffing needs while building healthcare careers

During the pandemic, Chanel watched nurses and doctors on the front lines, feeling a pull to work in healthcare.

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Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan attends American Indian Youth with Stethoscopes event

American Indian youth spent the day learning about healthcare professions, trying hands-on activities with real medical equipment.

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Hennepin Healthcare’s cultural navigators team

We welcome the members of the Cultural Navigators team! Each Navigator brings skills and background in working with communities.

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Teen pregnancy and mental health

For teens, pregnancy can impact their mental health in drastic ways that differ from older pregnancy experiences.

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Supply chain initiative helps Kamesha Davenport grow small business

The call from Hennepin Healthcare was the biggest opportunity so far to make her entrepreneurship dream a reality.

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