‘Health’ Archives
THE BACKYARD INITIATIVE: History and framework
The Backyard Initiative (BYI) is a dynamic partnership between the Backyard Community and Allina Health to improve the health of residents in the Backyard. The area defined as “the Backyard” encompasses the approximately one square mile area surrounding Allina”'s corporate headquarters (2925 Chicago Ave S), Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Neighborhoods in the Backyard include East Phillips, Midtown Phillips, Ventura Village, Phillips West, Central, Powderhorn Park and Corcoran. This Initiative began with Allina engaging in many conversations with community stakeholders in May of 2008. This program began with a relationship and trust building process to surface the knowledge, experience, cultural values, and health-related priorities of the Backyard residents. Backyard residents challenged Allina Health to see themselves as the residents see Allina, as part of the community”'s backyard. Community residents began to [...]
Running Wolf Fitness Center CLOSED Management by Clinics ends Dec 31st
To the Community, Since 2010, the Running Wolf Fitness Center has operated as a program of the Native American Community Clinic and the Indian Health Board. It was under their management that Running Wolf moved into the Phillips Community Center. Recently because of capital expenditures and financial restrictions the two clinics will no longer manage Running Wolf. The last day of operations at the Phillips Community Center will be Friday, December 20, 2013. The Minneapolis American Indian Center is working on assuming management of Running Wolf and is actively seeking funding to cover the operating costs as one if its program at the Center. Running Wolf will be temporarily closed until this funding is secured. Minneapolis American Indian Center and Al Olson, the Mille Lacs Urban Special projects coordinator along with other community members are working to keep this valuable asset local and affordable to all members of the Phillips Community Neighborhood. We thank the [...]
Backyard Initiative TEENS Project
Carl Lobley, member of the Teens Project We are honored to have this opportunity to formally introduce ourselves to the general public on the BYI Back Page as the official youth organization known as the TEENS Project of the Allina Backyard Initiative. This is the first of many accomplishments we have achieved as we progress into the New Year. Our mission is simply this: “The persistent pursuit of positive progression through the growth/development of youth leaders who can effectively represent the new demeanor and mindset affiliated with healthy living”. We believe this swagger will promote a healthy state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being while also instilling a sense of financial independence, balance, harmony, and connectedness within and amongst many systems. We are currently in the process of developing effective strategic partnerships and business models with the wisdom, guidance and support of our incubator organization, the Cultural [...]
