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“We’re Paying for Sickness, Not Health”: Charlie Mandile on Medicaid and the Future of Community Care
When HealthFinders Collaborative Executive Director Charlie Mandile took the mic at The Effect of Medicaid Changes on Our Community forum, he began by remembering that HealthFinders itself was born “in a room just like this” back in 2002—when neighbors gathered after mass at St. Dominic’s to ask how they could solve health care for their community. From that origin story, Mandile laid out three central points: the human impact of Medicaid, Minnesota’s progressive public i
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Nov 12, 20252 min read


Beyond the Chair: HealthFinders Shares Its Dental Model with the State
HealthFinders’ dental leadership team took the stage at the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition Conference to share something powerful: a new way of thinking about dental care. The presentation, titled “Beyond the Chair,” wasn’t just about teeth. It was about community. And it showed how HealthFinders is helping young people stay healthy, in school, and connected to care—right where they are. Fausto Rodela, Julie Bonham, and Daisey Sanchez represented the HealthFinders team. To
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Oct 15, 20252 min read


Meet the Providers: Welcoming Two New Faces to HealthFinders
Dr. Held, DDS, screening a patient, assisted by U of M DDS student, Andrea.
Nichole Day Diggins
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Bringing Care to School: HealthFinders Launches New School Health Center at FHS
HealthFinders is proud to launch the HealthFinders School Health Center, a new space designed to bring medical, mental health, and dental care directly to students during the school day.
Nichole Day Diggins
Sep 3, 20253 min read


New hybrid van is bringing more smiles and care to the community
Sergio Suarez (seated) and Dylan Martin (standing) are U of M dental students completing their school rotation with HealthFinders. ...
Nichole Day Diggins
Aug 13, 20252 min read
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