Inspire Change Clinic, in partnership with the University of Minnesota Pediatrics Team and Dr. Beth Thielen, is leading the Building Respiratory Education and Awareness Through Health Engagement (BREATHE) Project. This culturally tailored program empowers Somali and Oromo immigrant families with the knowledge and confidence to protect their children from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—a leading cause of infant hospitalization.
Our Impact
Through community-centered education, BREATHE will:
Improve health literacy in Somali- and Oromo-speaking communities.
Increase RSV immunization rates, strengthening herd immunity and reducing hospitalizations.
Serve as a model for sharing critical health information with immigrant families.
Encourage greater participation in medical research, ensuring more inclusive and representative findings.
