Minnesota health commissioner addresses 2011 grads

Posted May 16, 2011

“Six months ago I could never have imagined that I would be here today giving this address,” said Ed Ehlinger in his remarks at the school’s commencement ceremony.

Ehlinger was referring to his recent appointment as Minnesota Commissioner of Health. Prior to that, he served for 16 years as director and chief health officer for Boynton Health Service at the University of Minnesota.

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