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Happy first day of summer! Make sure to help stop the spread of germs! Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or...
20/06/2024

Happy first day of summer! Make sure to help stop the spread of germs! Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.

Tune into the last episode of Community Health Conversations! This episode features Dr. Melissa Walls the Director of th...
19/06/2024

Tune into the last episode of Community Health Conversations! This episode features Dr. Melissa Walls the Director of the Great Lakes hub for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health. Dr. Walls shares her experiences leading the center through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the innovative approaches and resilient spirit that guided her team.

To listen go to: https://share.transistor.fm/s/71abdde2

19/06/2024

The Bemidji Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Alli Fairbanks. Alli was last seen in the 600 block of Mississippi Ave.
Alli Fairbank's is 5’08”, 135 lbs, has blue eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing pink/red pajama pants, black long sleeve shirt with large front logo, and black and white shoes. She has long black hair worn in a ponytail.

Photograph was provided by and posted with parent/guardian’s permission. If you have any information regarding Alli Fairbank's whereabouts, please contact the Bemidji Police Department at 218-333-9111.

Help us congratulate our very own Dr. Antony Stately (co-host of Community Health Conversations) for receiving a Bush Fe...
17/06/2024

Help us congratulate our very own Dr. Antony Stately (co-host of Community Health Conversations) for receiving a Bush Fellowship from ! Thanks for all your work Dr. Stately!!

To read more about the Bush Fellowship and Dr. Stately, go to: https://www.bushfoundation.org/fellows/antony-stately

High-risk individuals can benefit greatly from COVID-19 treatments. If you have underlying conditions such as diabetes, ...
14/06/2024

High-risk individuals can benefit greatly from COVID-19 treatments. If you have underlying conditions such as diabetes, lung disease or heart disease, talk to your healthcare provider.

Stay informed about the latest research and information on COVID-19 and Long COVID. Knowledge is key to managing your he...
12/06/2024

Stay informed about the latest research and information on COVID-19 and Long COVID. Knowledge is key to managing your health! To stay informed visit the CDC or go to www.mn.gov/covid19

These are a few COVID vaccine events going on in Minnesota. To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to: ht...
10/06/2024

These are a few COVID vaccine events going on in Minnesota. To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to: https://rb.gy/33jopu

Listen to Eduardo's inspiring journey as he shares his story on social media, advocating for the vaccine and offering ho...
08/06/2024

Listen to Eduardo's inspiring journey as he shares his story on social media, advocating for the vaccine and offering hope to others facing similar struggles. To listen, scan the QR code or go to: https://shorturl.at/xJN2F

In this episode of Community Health Conversations, we sit down with Chef Sean Sherman a visionary in the realm of Indige...
06/06/2024

In this episode of Community Health Conversations, we sit down with Chef Sean Sherman a visionary in the realm of Indigenous cuisine. To listen go to: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5298749c

06/06/2024

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Stay healthy this summer by washing your hands regularly! Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from C...
05/06/2024

Stay healthy this summer by washing your hands regularly! Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

These are a few COVID vaccine events going on in the Twin Cities. To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go ...
03/06/2024

These are a few COVID vaccine events going on in the Twin Cities. To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to: https://rb.gy/33jopu

Feeling unwell? You deserve to rest! Stay home and avoid contact with others to prevent spreading illness. Rest, recover...
31/05/2024

Feeling unwell? You deserve to rest! Stay home and avoid contact with others to prevent spreading illness. Rest, recover, and get tested for COVID-19 if necessary.

These are a few COVID testing events going on in the Twin Cities. To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go ...
29/05/2024

These are a few COVID testing events going on in the Twin Cities. To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to: https://rb.gy/33jopu

Have a great holiday weekend! Stay healthy by following these tips:- Consider wearing a mask in crowded spaces or areas ...
25/05/2024

Have a great holiday weekend! Stay healthy by following these tips:

- Consider wearing a mask in crowded spaces or areas with low ventilation such as when traveling by plane or crowded trains.
-Wash your hands regularly and help your children do the same.
-If no easy access to a sink, consider bringing a travel sized hand sanitizer, just in case.
-As always, take a COVID test before or after a large gathering if you are feeling sick.

Stay safe!

In this episode of Community Health Conversations, we engage in a fascinating discussion with three esteemed members of ...
23/05/2024

In this episode of Community Health Conversations, we engage in a fascinating discussion with three esteemed members of Red Lake Nation College. We examine the distinct challenges and opportunities the college encounters in the post-COVID era, highlighting student-centered initiatives and the impact of partnerships and collaborations.

To listen to the episode, go to: https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f8d7d91

People in Minnesota who test positive or who have symptoms and had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 can recei...
17/05/2024

People in Minnesota who test positive or who have symptoms and had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 can receive COVID-19 medications through a telehealth program provided by the Minnesota Department of Health and Cue Health. You can also receive support from a COVID Community Coordinator in person.

To learn more about Cue Health go to: https://care.cuehealth.com/mn
To find a Community Coordinator near you, go to: https://covidcommunitycoordinators.web.health.state.mn.us/

These are a few COVID vaccination events going on in Minnesota! To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to...
14/05/2024

These are a few COVID vaccination events going on in Minnesota! To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to: https://rb.gy/33jopu

Already vaccinated for COVID-19? Make sure you’ve received at least one dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine to be up ...
09/05/2024

Already vaccinated for COVID-19? Make sure you’ve received at least one dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Always talk to your health care provider if you have any questions!

These are a few COVID Testing events going on in the Twin Cities area! To view more COVID vaccination and testing events...
07/05/2024

These are a few COVID Testing events going on in the Twin Cities area! To view more COVID vaccination and testing events, go to: https://rb.gy/33jopu

May the 4th be with you! Traveling to a crowded space? Consider wearing a mask to keep yourself and others safe! If you...
04/05/2024

May the 4th be with you! Traveling to a crowded space? Consider wearing a mask to keep yourself and others safe! If you have a higher chance of getting severe COVID-19, wear a mask in indoor public spaces.

Spring is here and summer is around the corner! Keep this list handy to stay healthy during your next vacation. ☀️✈️ ...
03/05/2024

Spring is here and summer is around the corner! Keep this list handy to stay healthy during your next vacation. ☀️✈️

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In our Healthcare Worker Diary segments, listeners get first-hand accounts of what it was like during the height of the pandemic & what they are seeing & treating now. In this segment we interview Reuben Moore, the president & Executive Officer of Minnesota Community Care. To listen to more segments go to: www.ampers.org/pandemic-productions/ #communityresources #vaxmn #twincitiesmn #healthresources #AMPERS #healthpodcast #communityresource #inclusionmatters

Pandemic Programming, Jerry Morgan
Pandemic Programming, Jerry Morgan

Listen to our Pandemic Programming Series-Elder Health Advice as the Elders interviewed will draw on personal experiences, culture, and history to help reinforce Minnesota Department of Health information. In this segment we interview Elder Jerry Morgan. To listen to more interviews go to https://ampers.org/pandemic-productions/ #vaxmn #healthylife #minneapoliscommunity #healthresources #twincities #AMPERS #healthpodcast #twincitiesmn #communityfirst

Test from state fair
Test from state fair

Leah Lemm and Cole Premo host Native Lights live from the Minnesota State Fair. (Sorry about the quality of the audio).

Celebrate Earth Day by helping to protect our circle by getting vaccinated. The more people who get vaccinated, the stronger our circle becomes.

Help protect our circle. Show your concern for our community by getting vaccinated and boosted.

NATIVE LIGHTS: In the latest episode, we talk with Jaida Grey Eagle (Oglala Lakota) a photojournalist, film producer, beadwork artist, and writer. Listen to full episode here: mnnativenews.org

The vaccine protects David and the community
The vaccine protects David and the community

David got the COVID-19 vaccine to protect the community, the youth, adults and elders he works with as well as making sure he is protected. Find your protection from COVID-19 - find your vaccine #vaxmn https://vaccineconnector.mn.gov/en-US/

NATIVE LIGHTS: Deb Foster and Mike Laverdure both played leading roles in the creation of Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung (of Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center), a beautiful new apartment building in St. Paul, where formerly homeless Native young adults can live, reconnect to culture, and get job skills. [In this audio preview, Mike is presenting Deb with a star quilt at the grand opening of Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung]

'Best Of' Native Lights: Dr. Arne Vainio
'Best Of' Native Lights: Dr. Arne Vainio

Stay Safe Minnesota
Stay Safe Minnesota

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Minnesota Native News is a weekly five-minute radio program covering cultural, social, economic, and health issues within Minnesota’s Native American communities. Thirteen of the Ampers radio stations carry the weekly segment reaching about 80,000 listeners each week. Minnesota Native News is a production of Ampers, Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities, and made possible by funding from the Minnesota Arts and Culture Heritage Fund, and the Citizens of Minnesota. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund is part of Minnesota’s constitutional amendment passed in 2008 that protects drinking water, forests, wildlife habitat, and preserves the state’s arts and cultural heritage.