The advent of vaccines for COVID-19 brings some measure of relief for Minnesotans with disabilities. But it could be months before everyone who needs a vaccine gets one, so people…
Category: Health
Restrictions are added for COVID-19
Minnesotans are going into what could be a very hard winter, with COVID-19 numbers soaring upward. The state’s death toll has passed 3,600. Hospitals are overwhelmed, admitting more than 200…
DHS making major budget cuts
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing to lay off staff and slash millions of dollars in spending on state-run programs that serve populations including elders and people…
As COVID-19 continues, know the rules
Minnesotans with disabilities have endured several months of living under COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Many have missed their day-to-day activities, including work and social time with friends and family. Others struggle…
Minnesota looks back on three decades of HIV care
Thousands of Minnesotans living with HIV receive federally funded health care, medication and services such as dental and mental health care, thanks to a landmark law signed 30 years ago…
'Savings' would reduce choice, access to needed medical items
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is championing a pair of proposals it made to a state panel charged with saving $100…