MinnPost staff writer – and Race and Equity Fellow – Ava Kian reached out to Apple Tree Dental’s CEO and co-founder, Dr. Michael Helgeson, last week for quotes about dental disparities in Minnesota, particularly amongst communities of color. This week, Kian published her article with MinnPost highlighting the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation’s efforts to improve outcomes in both dental and reproductive health, through grants to four organizations in Minnesota.
See Ava Kian’s article featuring Apple Tree Dental and Ready, Set, Smile published May 24, 2023.
