Health officials confirm first case of novel coronavirus in Minnesota

“The most important thing Minnesotans can do right now to help protect themselves, their families and their communities is to take those tried and true, everyday steps to prevent respiratory illnesses,” Ehresmann said.
Those include:

  • Covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into your sleeve, and then throwing the tissue in the trash.

  • Washing your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom or before eating. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

  • Avoid touching your face – especially your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

  • Stay home if you have cold or flu-like symptoms, and avoid close contact with people who are sick.

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Ashlee Jallen
Growing Food as Medicine

“Food from the earth,” is what Jessica Thurin, Dietician at the Native American Community Clinic (NACC), referred to it as. As members of an indigenous-lead network of organizations in South Minneapolis’ Phillips community working towards healthy food access, the 24th Street Urban Farm Coalition, we’re trying out something new this year: going back to the basics. Back to the earth. Back to traditional methods of healing and nourishing by focusing on food as medicine.

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Ashlee Jallen
2019 Quarter 1 Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of the Native American Community Clinic’s (NACC) newsletter. As the CEO of NACC, it is my great honor and privilege to work alongside an amazingly talented and dedicated team of individuals who collectively embody the mission of the organization:

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