MN2020: Bringing Back the Housecall
Channel: Minnesota 2020
Date: 18/05/2012

Barriers to healthcare access effect all Minnesotans. Whenever underserved communities skip check-ups or put off care, complications can build up and result in expenses to emergency healthcare later on. 
Open Door Health Clinic in Mankato is changing the conversation by approaching preventive care at a community level, offering primary care screenings, dental work and treatment on a sliding-scale fee accessible to low-income and uninsured Minnesotans.
Recently they launched mobile clinics to reach rural towns, like Marshall MN, that have limited access to affordable medical and dental clinics.
Governor Dayton's leadership, key organized labor alliances, and just enough bipartisan support helped put these men and women back to work rebuilding Minnesota's roads, bridges and buildings, including the Minnesota State Capitol Building.