Students parlay learning into activism

Augsburg Fairview Academy students and staff on a field trip in Downtown Minneapolis to purchase clothing for the Hope Closet
Photo credit: Anonymous Pedestrian

By Liz Saunby

Augsburg Fairview Academy was established to give urban students a first-hand view of Health Care careers. Throughout the years the school has evolved to fit the needs of their students, increasing student support with the addition of an Indian Education Program, Social Work Department, Work Based Learning Program and expanding the Special Education Department.

Over the years, many partnerships have been formed to increase student access to resources. One of the strongest partnerships has been with First Universalist Church of Minneapolis. A course in Social Justice that was facilitated by one of their members, Deb Rogers, led to Augsburg Fairview Academy students choosing to work on Housing Justice. The Hope Closet was established by students during the 2012 ”“ 2013 school year to provide their fellow students with food, toiletries and clothing.

The Hope Closet is now managed by Hope Club, a group of students who want to make a positive difference in their lives of students who are experiencing homelessness. Donations are provided by members of the First Universalist congregation with suggestions from Hope Club.… Read the rest “Students parlay learning into activism”

U of M Clinic receives aid to expand services of opioid-use disorder and Partnership with NACC and IHB

BY SARA BOLNICK

The University of Minnesota (U of MN) Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC), was honored to be one of the 271 health centers across the U.S. awarded 94 million dollars to expand funding for substance abuse treatment. CUHCC was awarded $325,000 to expand medication treatment and support services for patients with opioid-use disorder. The award also supports a partnership with sister health centers, Native American Community Clinic (NACC) and Indian Health Board (IHB), to further expand coverage for the community.

CUHCC responded to an emerging trend in its community. Minnesota has seen an increase in opioid related deaths over the last decade and even more dramatically in CUHCC”'s backyard.

CUHCC is celebrating fifty years of services in the Phillips community in South Minneapolis; first opening its doors in 1966. The clinic”'s mission is to ensure health equity in the community by advancing the well-being of diverse people. As a department of the U of MN, CUHCC employs renowned providers while also educating and training emerging health care professionals to deliver innovative, patient-centered, culturally responsive care.

CUHCC is a one-stop shop. A true health care home for the community, providing medical care, dental care and a wide scope of behavioral health services like therapy, psychiatry and other community health programs.… Read the rest “U of M Clinic receives aid to expand services of opioid-use disorder and Partnership with NACC and IHB”