Policy Connecting Communities

Policy Connecting Communities

The Policy Connecting Communities podcast, produced by AG Consulting & Media, highlights the efforts and strategies used to empower and grow community and policy development within and among the diverse cultural communities of Minnesota. Hosted by Anab A. Gulaid, a Somali-American public health consultant, educator, and community development leader, the Policy Connecting Communities podcast exists to create a space for state and local community members to come together to give voice to the real-time, lived-experience of public health issues and solutions across cultural communities in Minnesota. With engaging discussions that include culturally diverse policymakers, advocates, business and community leaders, service providers, practitioners, parents, students and community and state stakeholders at all levels, Policy Connecting Communities provides a 360-degree examination of public health issues through a cultural and linguistic lens, and serves as a forum for shaping and amplifying innovative, culturally-minded advancements.

Episodes

December 19, 2024 58 mins

In this episode, we are grateful for the opportunity to have a conversation with a panel of experts from Mayo Clinic about Hepatitis B and C, and their relationship with HIV. Given the disparity in how these viruses are infecting immigrant communities and African-American communities in Minnesota, we wanted to shed light on the work that is being done to better understand the prevalence of these illnesses in the African population,...

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In this episode, we interviewed Ruth Richardson–lawyer, health equity champion, and trailblazer. Ruth made history in 2018, becoming the first Black person elected to represent her district in the Minnesota House. Additionally, Ruth is the first Black woman to serve as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood in the North Central States in its over 100-year history.

From the story of Ruth’s mother’s varied experiences of giving birt...

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Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy & Measles

Mawduuc Ku Saabsan Cabsida Talaalka iyo Jadeecada: Somali Language Edition Episode.

Ku soo dhawaada Policy Connecting Communities Podcast.  Aniga oo ah Anab Adan Gulaid, xidhiidhiyaha barnaamijka.

Podcastan waxa soo sayaray oo isku dubariday sirkada AG Consulting & Media, oo kashaqaysa how galinta, horumarinta,  cilmi baarista bulshada,  iyo xog wareysi .    

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In this episode, we invite a panel of community leaders and experts to engage in a discussion about the impact of vaccines in disease prevention and the multidimensional contributing factors resulting from vaccine decline and hesitancy, as well as the recent measles outbreak disproportionately impacting the Somali community in Minnesota.

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September 27, 2024 46 mins

This month as we unmasked mental health, we dive deeper into what recent data is showing regarding mental health trends in Minnesota with a focus on our students and and populations from diverse cultural backgrounds. With experts from the National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) MN as well as public health officials and local practitioners, we'll highlight some of the most important data points, key challenges in addressing me...

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