Society to award $6.75 million statewide for projects of enduring value
over the next two years;
Deadline for first grant application is October 30.
ST. PAUL (Oct. 6, 2009) – Without a concerted effort, our state’s hi<
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"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"
Online Edition
Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Volume ∞ Issue ∞
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Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota set for October 15
Wed, Oct 7th, 2009
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For the seventh year, Minnesota joins the nationwide observance on Oct. 15 of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) in response to the rising HIV infection rates among Latinos across the nation. This year's national theme is, United we can: Stop HIV and prevent AIDS.
Since 1982, according to Minnesota health officials, 610 Latino men, women and children have been diagnosed with HIV infection, including 129 who have died. Currently, there are 483 Latinos living with HIV in the state, including those who moved to Minnesota after they were diagnosed in other states. Statewide rates for Latinos are nearly five times greater than whites. In 2008, Latinos were also infected with 1,165 new cases of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
"Know your HIV status by getting tested and always practice safer sex to prevent HIV and the other STDs," said Peter Carr, Section Manager, STD and HIV Section at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). "The earlier you test, the more beneficial the treatments will be. Unfortunately, many of our Latino residents are testing at late stages of their HIV infection."
Latinos had the highest percentage of "late testers" for HIV infection compared to all other population groups at 43 percent. That means many Latinos are testing years after they have become infected - missing years of beneficial treatment and opportunities to prevent HIV from spreading.
Health officials noted that studies show that early treatment for HIV can add years to one's life. Other STDs like syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are curable with antibiotics. Too often there aren't any symptoms with these diseases so the only way to know is to get tested.
Testing opportunities are available specifically for Latinos from staff and clinics that understand the language barriers and can address other cultural issues faced by Latinos seeking HIV testing. To locate testing facilities, a bilingual campaign Web site has been set-up at www.NoMasHIV.com or www.nomasstds.com.
In addition, the STD and HIV Section at MDH currently funds 22 programs through 16 agencies aimed at preventing the spread of HIV in adults and young people of all races who inject drugs and/or engage in sexual behaviors that transmit HIV. The programs serving Latinos with HIV prevention efforts include Neighborhood House and West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul and Centro Campesino in Owatonna.
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Since 1982, according to Minnesota health officials, 610 Latino men, women and children have been diagnosed with HIV infection, including 129 who have died. Currently, there are 483 Latinos living with HIV in the state, including those who moved to Minnesota after they were diagnosed in other states. Statewide rates for Latinos are nearly five times greater than whites. In 2008, Latinos were also infected with 1,165 new cases of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
"Know your HIV status by getting tested and always practice safer sex to prevent HIV and the other STDs," said Peter Carr, Section Manager, STD and HIV Section at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). "The earlier you test, the more beneficial the treatments will be. Unfortunately, many of our Latino residents are testing at late stages of their HIV infection."
Latinos had the highest percentage of "late testers" for HIV infection compared to all other population groups at 43 percent. That means many Latinos are testing years after they have become infected - missing years of beneficial treatment and opportunities to prevent HIV from spreading.
Health officials noted that studies show that early treatment for HIV can add years to one's life. Other STDs like syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia are curable with antibiotics. Too often there aren't any symptoms with these diseases so the only way to know is to get tested.
Testing opportunities are available specifically for Latinos from staff and clinics that understand the language barriers and can address other cultural issues faced by Latinos seeking HIV testing. To locate testing facilities, a bilingual campaign Web site has been set-up at www.NoMasHIV.com or www.nomasstds.com.
In addition, the STD and HIV Section at MDH currently funds 22 programs through 16 agencies aimed at preventing the spread of HIV in adults and young people of all races who inject drugs and/or engage in sexual behaviors that transmit HIV. The programs serving Latinos with HIV prevention efforts include Neighborhood House and West Side Community Health Services in St. Paul and Centro Campesino in Owatonna.
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Minnesota Historical Society Launches Grant Program to Preserve State's History and Cultural Heritage
Wed, Oct 7th, 2009
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MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR R.T. RYBAK AMONG FOUR U.S. MAYORS NAMED AS FELLOWS BY THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE DANIEL ROSE CENTER FOR PUBLIC LEADERSHIP IN LAND USE
Wed, Oct 7th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
WASHINGTON (October 6, 2009) - The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use has named Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and three other outstanding local community leaders to serve in fellowships for the Center throu
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Minnesota records three new deaths associated with H1N1 novel influenza
Fri, Oct 2nd, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced that three people have died recently from complications due to infection with the H1N1 novel influenza virus. They were a Watonwan County woman in her 40s, a Dakota County woman in her 50s and
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THEATRE SHOWCASE AND HOW-TO TRAINING GET MINNESOTA ELDERS ON STAGE
Sun, Sep 27th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - People over 60 are taking the stage across Minnesota in performance venues ranging from the Fringe Festival to school classrooms and condo party spaces. They tell stories, do standup comedy, give dramatic readings and more.
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Minnesotans encouraged to be persistent in getting seasonal flu shots
Wed, Sep 23rd, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
Minnesotans seeking seasonal flu shots who find their health care provider is temporarily out of vaccine should not be discouraged, state health officials say, but should keep checking with their provider to see when more will be available. Adequate
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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION OPENS GREATER MINNESOTA CHAPTER
Wed, Sep 23rd, 2009
Posted in State of Minnesota
Posted in State of Minnesota
New York, NY - September 21, 2009 - The American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP) has opened its newest chapter. The addition of the
Greater Minnesota Chapter brings the total number of AFSP chapters in the
U.S. to 36. .....
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Prevention (AFSP) has opened its newest chapter. The addition of the
Greater Minnesota Chapter brings the total number of AFSP chapters in the
U.S. to 36. .....
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MINNESOTA TRAFFIC DEATHS HIT 300 FOR THE YEAR
Wed, Sep 23rd, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
ST. PAUL - Minnesota's year-to-date traffic fatalities topped 300 over the weekend, putting the state on pace to have fewer traffic deaths than 2008, which had the lowest death count since 1945. As of September 21, the state has recorded 302 traffic
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State health officials are tracking apparent upswing in flu activity across Minnesota
Sat, Sep 19th, 2009
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Posted in State of Minnesota
Officials at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are tracking what appears to be a significant increase in influenza-like illness across the state.
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