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Silent Struggles: EPLN project explores mental health and suicidal

WebAfter reporting on the suicides of four young men within two years, including three who were Eden Prairie High School students, and learning that suicidal ideation in …

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Representation matters: Culturally affirming mental health care has

WebBy Victor Molina. The importance of culturally specific mental health professionals cannot be overstated when we consider the structural inequities that …

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In the battle to improve teen mental health, EP nonprofits are on …

WebEven Scouting organizations, as well as Boys Club & Girls Club, are “critically important for what I call mental well-being,” said Sue Abderholden, executive …

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Study: adolescents who use substances at higher risk for mental …

WebA study conducted by a faculty member at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain has found that high …

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UnitedHealth Group to relocate headquarters to EP

WebOne of the nation’s largest health insurers, UnitedHealth Group, will relocate its headquarters to the Optum campus, which is also home to Optum, a health services …

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Silent Struggles concludes: Reflecting on EP's journey through …

WebAfter reporting on the suicides of four young men within two years, including three who were Eden Prairie High School students, and learning that suicidal ideation in …

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Mental health at the forefront of conversation in college sports

WebEditor’s Note: Alex Karwowski, the writer of this story, is a third-year journalism student at the University of Minnesota. The National Collegiate Athletic …

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Allina Health opens new Eden Prairie clinic

WebThe Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI) and Abbott Northwestern General Medicine Associates (ANGMA) have collaborated to open a new Allina Health clinic in …

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Free youth mental health workshop for adult caregivers on April …

WebThe Eden Prairie High School (EPHS) Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Minnesota) …

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Sound waves of wellness: Embracing relaxation at Wellspring …

WebTo learn more about Wellspring Health Center’s services and events, visit its website or call/text (952) 933-1150. It’s located at 6485 City West Parkway in Eden …

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You’re sick. Now try to get in touch with your doctor

WebNow try to get in touch with your doctor. With fewer doctors and nurses, and an increasing demand for medical care, patients need to learn how to access healthcare …

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Six vying for Hennepin County District 6 seat in April 30 primary

WebSix candidates are preparing to compete in the special primary nonpartisan election for the Hennepin County District 6 seat on Tuesday, April 30. The top two vote …

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Examining the growing mental health crisis among Eden Prairie …

WebAfter reporting on the suicides of four young men within two years, including three who were Eden Prairie High School students, and learning that suicidal ideation in …

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EP faces elevated radon levels: Health risks and prevention strategies

WebEden Prairie has elevated radon levels in its soil, a common issue in southern Minnesota. “The southwest metropolitan area and, in fact, most of southern Minnesota …

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Renewed focus on firefighter wellness in wake of Burnsville tragedy

WebPhoto courtesy of MnFIRE. In the wake of the Feb. 18 tragedy in Burnsville, which claimed the lives of officers Matthew Ruge, Paul Elmstrand, and firefighter …

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Minnesota’s nurses fear for the future of healthcare

WebIt was the largest private-sector nurses’ strike in U.S. history. A second strike planned for early December was narrowly averted when the union reached agreements …

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Eden Prairie legislative representatives look ahead to a busy 2023

WebPassing legislation protecting reproductive rights, improving mental health funding, and measures to improve gun safety are among the priorities of Eden Prairie …

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New contract gives Eden Prairie teachers a 5.5% pay increase over …

WebThe Eden Prairie School Board Sept. 13 unanimously approved a two-year contract with the Eden Prairie Education Association (EPEA), the union that represents …

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