Minnesota plays a unique role in the arena of health, with impactful political/cultural moments, and important contributions from institutions such as Mayo Clinic, Hazelden, UCare, among others. Over the decades, MPR News and American RadioWorks have produced a breadth of reports and programming specifically dedicated to the subject of health. This collection includes interviews, debates, speeches, and documentaries that provide greater detail to the many facets of healthcare, from both a local and national perspective.
June 19, 1995 - MPR’s Karen Louise Boothe visits the Linwood Community Center, as she profiles the unique circumstances that older gay and lesbians face in the senior care setting. Boothe interviews individuals and health officials about the concerns and experiences of elderly gay and lesbians.
July 31, 1995 - A Voices of Minnesota segment feature. MPR’s Paula Schroeder speaks with Scott Olson, entrepreneur and the inventor of Rollerblades and Rowbike. Scott talks of his early company, and ventures since then. This is part 2 of 3.
July 31, 1995 - Part 1 of 3 of an interview for Voices of Minnesota with Scott Olson, the inventor of Rollerblades and Rowbike.
August 7, 1995 - Hour 2 of Midmorning, featuring Voices of Minnesota with Jane Hodgson, a St. Paul obstetrician and gynecologist discusses life and her views on abortion. Also included is NPR's Pat Ford on on Mumia Abu-Jamal, Mitch Teich on Cheese League NFL summer football training camp in Wisconsin, and Arnie Fogel on George Gershwin.
August 9, 1995 - Dick Welch, section manager for Non-Smoking and Health at Minnesota Department of Health, details results of survey on teenage smokers in the state.
August 30, 1995 - From the Minnesota Public Radio booth, MPR’s Paula Schroeder interviews Dr. Mark Depaolis about possible reasons why as you get older, the rides become less joyous…and more nauseous.
September 4, 1995 - MPR’s John Rabe walks the Minnesota State Fair with Dan Patterson, who is lactose intolerent. For those with the medical condition, the whole fairgrounds is a thrill ride.
September 18, 1995 - Mainstreet Radio’s Leif Enger reports on Project Grow, a program focused on developing food planting and produce services as a way to counter the growing issue of diabetes in Native American communities. It’s a callback to traditional ways regarding food and preparation.
October 16, 1995 - A Voices of Minnesota interview with Earl Bakken on his career and the creation of the pacemaker. Part 2 of 2.
October 16, 1995 - A Voices of Minnesota interview with Earl Bakken on his career and the creation of the pacemaker. Part 1 of 2.