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Journey to Wellness

Journey to Wellness // Monday 8:00amA 10-minute bi-weekly program on Native American Community Health in MN and around the country in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School- Duluth Campus, Center of American Indian and Minority Health. The program will feature interviews with medical and health researchers, professors, and doctors plus native people active in Native American health today. Journey to Wellness on The North 103.3 is made possible by Ampers and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Journey to Wellness in Indian Country - American Indian Cancer Foundation

The North 103.3 | By Chris Harwood

Published March 6, 2017 at 12:00 AM CST

We speak with Kris Rhodes, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Indian Cancer Foundation, fighting to reverse the high cancer rates among Native Americans.

They are working especially in the areas of cancer prevention (including the issues around commercial tobacco, healthy eating and HPV) and early detection, focusing on colorectal cancer, with new endeavors in the areas of breast, cervical and lung screening.

The sixth annual Powwow for Hope will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Bloomington, Minnesota, a community fundraising event that honors loved ones who have battled cancer or are fighting cancer and provides an opportunity to learn more about cancer prevention and resources.