In a new study that could help improve the day-to-day quality-of-life for women with breast cancer, UCLA researchers have developed a cognitive rehabilitation program to address post-cancer treatment cognitive changes, sometimes known as “chemo brain,” which can affect up to 35 percent of post-treatment breast cancer patients. An estimated 1 in 8 women will develop invasive … [Read more...]
VIDEO: City leaders pushing for more accessible cabs
Murphy News Service takes a closer look at a new program by the City of Minneapolis that aims to provide wheelchair accessible taxicab service to the public. Read the City's announcement here. Watch the video report below by Hannah Flood for Murphy News Service. Thanks to Hannah Flood and Murphy News Service for sharing this story with us. … [Read more...]
Brown baby manikin
A few weeks ago I wanted to re-learn a skill that I had been taught. I needed to update my certification for training in Adult and Child CPR, AED, and First AID. I attended the class and noticed that I was the only African American there. I had no problem with this. I was there for a lifesaving course that would serve me if I ever needed to help someone. When one works in the … [Read more...]
Mpls strikes deal with Comcast
Agreement stipulates that if Comcast and Time Warner merge, ‘prices don’t go up’ The City of Minneapolis may get at least $50,000 worth of free cable services and equipment, thanks to a new deal with Comcast. According to Comcast Vice-President Mary Beth Schubert, the deal, which was recently approved by the Minneapolis City Council, is like similar others “in a number of … [Read more...]
Heeding a ‘Call to Action’
A biweekly column in which various contributors from both sides of prison walls explore common ground for effecting change. Our Bridging the Gap workshop on October 1, 2014 was an historic day on many levels. Forty community organizers and advocates came into the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility together. The workshop was a true collaboration of inmates, community leaders, … [Read more...]