‘Community Journalism’ Archives
Mental Health Supports Serving Minneapolis: Affordable Options for Your Well-Being
By KAYLA YANG, Community Journalist-In-Training The list below is a non-exhaustive list of resources serving members of the Phillips Community. Mental health care has been a growing concern for many for quite a long time, particularly in communities where residents struggle to find accessible and affordable mental health resources. But what if you could receive the support you needed without breaking the bank, feeling judged, and fearing for your confidentiality?In the Philips Community, and within the larger Twin Cities area and surrounding neighborhoods, various low-cost to no-cost resources are available, aiming to provide mental health care for our communities.Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or simply need a compassionate listener, this list will guide you to accessible care uniquely suited to your needs. Phillips Neighborhood ClinicThe Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC) is a student-run, volunteer-based clinic dedicated to serving [...]
Empowering Health: Free Health Access in Phillips
By: AVA SCHERER, CARLA PARKER, MAKAYLA KLIMEK, Community Journalists-in-Training Access to affordable healthcare can be an ongoing battle for some communities. Fortunately, some organizations in the Phillips Community are working to provide free services like clinic visits, vaccines, and health screening. Phillips Neighborhood ClinicThe Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC), a student-run clinic, opened in 2003, serving uninsured and underinsured patients. The clinic provides a variety of resources.On a rotating schedule (that you can find on their website), the clinic hosts different workshops where they talk about certain issues and/or bring in specialized physicians to ensure their patients receive the specific care they need.Upcoming speciality nights includeAudiology: December 12Neuology: Jan. 23PNC also offers vaccine clinics. St. Mary’s Health ClinicsSt. Mary’s Health Clinics offers free health clinics and services every day in various locations throughout the Twin [...]
Community Envisions Healthier Air Quality in Phillips
By KAYLEE MIRON & MADDIE YOUNG, Community Journalists-in-Training Activists and organizers envision a future for the Roof Depot, where it houses a community hub, as well as an urban farm, housing, and rooftop solar array. SOURCE: Cirien Saadah Community members are concerned about the impacts of the high levels of pollution in the Phillips Community, and they’re trying to do something about it. “Particularly in Minneapolis, there are higher rates of asthma, chronic lung conditions, and allergies in Black or Brown communities,” stated Marcus Milani, a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota and co-chair of the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic. According to data from Minnesota Compass, this is no different in the Phillips Community, where 73.8% of the population is made up of Black, Brown, and Indigenous peoples. Asthma and other chronic health issues directly impact the long term health of a community and it is concerning community members. One such [...]
