Purpose of the Bill

The bill proposes the allocation of funds from Minnesota's general fund to support a health awareness hub pilot project. This initiative aims to improve healthcare education and meet the physical and mental wellness needs of elderly individuals within the African immigrant community, specifically targeting Liberians in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding: $500,000 will be appropriated in the fiscal year 2026 for this project.
• Project Goals: The pilot project will focus on providing culturally relevant healthcare education and support resources to meet the needs of elderly individuals in the African immigrant community.
• Implementation: The project seeks to employ medical practitioners with similar cultural backgrounds to the target demographic, ensuring that support and preventive care education are effectively tailored.
• Referrals: The pilot will include making appropriate referrals to culturally competent programs, support services, and medical care facilities.
• Evaluation: After the project's completion, the Organization for Liberians in Minnesota is required to submit an evaluation report to the commissioner of human services, as determined by the commissioner.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces a new initiative, designated as a health awareness hub pilot project, specifically designed to address the unique healthcare needs of African immigrant communities in Minnesota, with a focus on cultural competency.

Relevant Terms

• Health awareness hub
• Pilot project
• African immigrant community
• Culturally relevant support
• Preventive care education
• Elders
• Liberians in Minnesota