Mary Owen

Mary Owen serves as Associate Dean of Native American Health and Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus. She is administratively supported by Kyrsten Olson (olso7999@d.umn.edu) and based at 1035 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812.

Her research focuses on Native American Health and Indigenous Health disparities through the lens of Family Medicine and Biobehavioral Health. Dr. Owen prioritizes culturally competent care models and community-driven solutions to address systemic health inequities affecting Indigenous populations, with emphasis on preventive care and behavioral health integration.

As Associate Dean of Native American Health, she leads initiatives through the Center of American Indian and Minority Health, fostering academic-community partnerships to improve healthcare access and medical education responsiveness to tribal communities. Her work bridges clinical practice with policy advocacy to advance health sovereignty.

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