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Community at the Helm: Interoperability as a Priority for Minnesota’s Health Data
By Liz Cinqueonce, MBAPresident & CEO of MNCM At MN Community Measurement (MNCM), we believe that the most meaningful progress in health care comes when the community is at the center—when those closest to the work and most affected by outcomes help shape the path forward. Building on this foundation, we are making interoperability a…
Read MoreEmpowered by Data: Uncovering Screening Disparities and Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
This October marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, however, early detection through screening and advances in treatment have decreased mortality by 44% since 1989. Screening can catch cancer early, when it is…
Read MoreEmpowered by Data: Spotlight on Screening for Sexual Health
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. As we close out September, we’re highlighting two of the measures we report on – Cervical Cancer Screening and Chlamydia Screening in Women. Cervical cancer, once one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States, has significantly decreased since the 1970s. The reason for the decline…
Read MoreElevating Local Voices: Insights from MNCM’s Regional Community Conversations
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Read MoreEmpowered by Data: Uncovering Immunization Gaps in Children and Adolescents
By Jess Donovan, MPH, Clinical Measurement Analyst, MN Community Measurement; and Steven Inman, MD, Medical Director, Children’s Health Network August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect both individuals and communities from serious and preventable illnesses like measles, tetanus, diphtheria, and influenza. However, the health of the community…
Read MoreCommunity at the Helm: Shaping Minnesota’s Future Health Data Landscape
By Greg Hanley, Chairman of the Board; and Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO At MN Community Measurement (MNCM), we’ve long believed that meaningful progress in health care begins with community—when those closest to the work and most affected by outcomes help shape the path forward. That belief is the foundation of our second strategic priority…
Read MoreEmpowering Rural Health Care Providers: Leveraging Data for Quality, Equity, and Research
By Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO; and Will Muenchow, Vice President of Technology, Security, and Administration at MN Community Measurement (MNCM) Originally presented at the 2025 Rural MN Health Forum in Alexandria, MN. The event was hosted by Medi-Sota, the MN Rural Health Cooperative, and the Rural Health Alliance: a partnership of rural health care…
Read MoreEmpowered by Data: Mental Health Impact on Diverse Communities
By Maegi Yang, MPH, Governance Manager The importance of mental health continues to grow and has a profound impact on many people’s lives. Minnesota ranks 34th in prevalence of mental illness and 14th in accessibility to care in 20241. Although there is higher access to mental health care, Minnesota still ranks on the higher end…
Read MoreEmpowered by Data: Raising Awareness on Racial Health Disparities in Minnesota
By Ma Xiong, MPH – Vice President, Data Strategy & Analytics April is a month dedicated to raising awareness of racial and ethnic health disparities and taking action to close the gaps. Minnesota continues to be ranked as the best state in the nation for health care1. However, it is also one of the states…
Read MoreCommunity at the Helm: Charting MNCM’s Future Together
By Greg Hanley, Chairman of the Board; and Liz Cinqueonce, President and CEO In February, the MNCM Board of Directors convened for a strategic planning session to chart the course for the organization over the next five years. This pivotal gathering was grounded in insights from the community and a shared commitment to advancing MNCM’s…
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