Community Benefit

Minnesota hospitals and health systems are committed to addressing basic needs that contribute to overall well-being in their communities and the current and future health of Minnesotans.

Allina Health’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program

At Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health runs an adaptive sports and recreation program to make these activities inclusive for adults and children with disabilities. The wheelchair and adaptive softball teams provide an accessible environment that is fun and competitive.

Rainy Lake Medical Center’s Healthcare Explorations Class

Rainy Lake Medical Center partnered with Independent School District #361 to create a Healthcare Explorations Class for local high school students. Taking a grow-your-own approach with this course, goals are to address workforce shortage issues while supporting students interested in different fields of health care.

MHA presented the Rainy Lake Medical Center Team with a Community Benefit Award for this effort.

Gillette Children’s Inclusive Day of Play

Playgrounds are often not set up for children with disabilities or other challenges with mobility. Gillette Children’s used it’s Inclusive Day of play to celebrate inclusive spaces for children and advocate for more.

North Memorial Health’s Black Women’s Breast Health Initiative

North Memorial Health is working to address health care disparities through their Black Women’s Breast Health Initiative. This program identified women who were overdue for mammograms and improve access to screenings.

MHA recently recognized North Memorial Health with a Community Benefit Award for this initiative.