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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Promote SNAP and Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program Enrollment: Have information available to patients within the clinic for food assistance programs: WIC and Health Care Providers resource and SNAP. An excerpt follows: 2024-04. M Health Fairview’s Fair Table program ensures convenient access to food during medical appointments.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Should it?

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

The early stages of prostate cancer often have no symptoms, making screening crucial. Know Your Family History: Inform your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer to personalize your prevention plan. Routine Screenings: Early detection of lung disease or cancer improves treatment outcomes. Contact Dr.