South Minneapolis Native American Clinic and Housing Set to Open in September
GMHF and MEF are major investors in the 83 affordable homes being constructed as part of the new Wihinaphe Apartments, located above the Native American Community Clinic.

GMHF and MEF are major investors in the 83 affordable homes being constructed as part of the new Wihinaphe Apartments, located above the Native American Community Clinic.

Leaders from eleven health systems and healthcare associations convened to discuss and share how their organizations can invest in affordable housing to improve community health.

MPR News featured the celebration to kickoff the new Native American Community Clinic, which will incorporate 83 homes over the new health center.

Allina Health is joining local and national movements to deepen their commitment to making new investments addressing social determinants of health, including affordable housing.

The inaugural cohort recently wrapped up and has led to a new coalition to act as a collective voice for housing investment by healthcare systems.

The 2023 legislature approved more than 10 times the funding to address affordable housing than in any previous year, including a Recuperative Care bill that was advocated for by GMHF.

The Pioneer Press covered the launch of GMHF's Healthcare Learning Cohort, where participants from six institutions will explore the intersection of health and housing.

Six of the top ten health systems in Minnesota will participate, each sending a team of professionals to advance their organizations' social determinants of health investment goals.

Essentia is expanding its role as a committed community anchor institution in Duluth and is currently partnering on three affordable housing developments.

Sanford Health’s strategic land donation was the catalyst for the placement of the Bemidji Veterans Home, which has led to additional new investments and jobs.
