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Reflections on 30 REALLY GOOD Years

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Gary Smaby carries the mantle of his mother’s endowed gift with pride, purpose, and a clear devotion to sustaining her legacy through the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing.

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Bakken Center Innovations Meet Evolving Needs in Health Education

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Since its inception, the Bakken Center’s research studies have helped people access new ways to manage complex health challenges.

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With a newly-awarded prestigious grant from the Weil Foundation, the Bakken Center and UMN Psychiatry Department are collaborating to pioneer a new training program that integrates health coaching into the care of adults with ADHD.

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At the Bakken Center, the focus on purpose has evolved during its 30-year history to ensure accessibility and meaning for all.