Category Archives: Legislation and Community Action

Michael Sack Smooths Sidewalks in Minneapolis

A South Minneapolis man named Michael Sack is making strides toward sidewalk accessibility. MPR News first shared Michael's story. Michael has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair and communication device. He reported an inaccessible sidewalk on the city's website, but nothing changed for a year. When he directly emailed a city council member,...

Taking Flight: MSP’s Mock Airplane Calms Anxious Travelers

A new plane cabin simulator has arrived at Concourse C at MSP, to help travelers prepare to fly with confidence. Passengers with physical issues like wheelchairs, sensory issues such as autism, or those with service dogs can come to the airport on a day they are not scheduled to fly. The mock cabin is the latest...

Care Spotlight – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Minnesota has long supported health care initiatives and breakthroughs, and one of our longest partners in care has been St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude was founded in 1964 by Danny Thomas in Memphis, TN. The hospital's focus is providing free care to children with...

DEA Take Back Day October 23rd

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting the 21st Take Back Day tomorrow (October 23rd) from 10 am-2 pm. If you have medications to dispose of, you can use this collection site locator to find a drop-off center near you. Most sheriff's offices and police departments are participating in Take...

February 8, 2015
Welcome!

Welcome to the Communities of Care blog. Since 1999, we...
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May 19, 2023
A Guide to Different Lung Sounds

Our nurses often have to monitor our patients’ breathing and...
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May 10, 2023
Happy National Nurses Week 2023!

This week, we want to honor National Nurses Week, May...
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May 3, 2023
Living Our Values: Client-Centered Care

We’ve discussed the importance of customized care for our clients...
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April 18, 2023
What Makes a COC Nurse?

Communities of Care holds a comprehensive home care nursing license,...
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April 11, 2023
Condition Spotlight: Ventilators

Many of our patients are on ventilators, but people who...
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April 6, 2023
Keeping a Lid on It: Medication Safety Week 2023

This week (April 1-7) is Medication Safety Week! Medications, properly...
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March 28, 2023
The Magnificent Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium has been getting a lot of buzz lately as...
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March 21, 2023
Raising Awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month

This week, we want to recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month,...
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March 14, 2023
Izzy Wheels: Making Inclusive Fashion Fun!

A while ago, we shared the story of the brand...
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February 28, 2023
Professional Boundaries

At Communities of Care, we take pride in our professionalism....
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