Minnesota Department of Health

Are you a nurse who chose to leave a job in a hospital for a different work setting, or left nursing altogether? Or do you have a success story about a hospital where you've worked? If so, please consider participating in this Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) research study! The feedback and opinions of study participants will be included anonymously in the report and distributed to policymakers. MDH will not share any identifying information in the report, such as participants' names or current or past workplaces. People who are selected to participate will receive a $100 gift card as a thank you for their time. MDH wants to hear a variety of perspectives. To volunteer to participate, please fill out our brief online form. It will take less than five minutes to complete. If you have questions, please contact Teri Fritsma at teri.fritsma@state.mn.us or Megan Loew at megan.loew@state.mn.us.   Online form: https://lnkd.in/g3YcVYcw

The Minnesota Public Health Laboratory helps protect the health of Minnesotans...and Texans! Texas is currently facing a measles outbreak. Minnesota has partnered with public health labs across Texas to sequence measles specimens, allowing the laboratorians to determine the strain of measles virus and potentially connect the cases to prevent the spread. Measles is a highly contagious virus infecting people of all ages but is particularly dangerous for those who have not received the measles vaccine. Minnesota is proud to collaborate with Texas and do for their residents what we do for our own: identify, educate, and protect.

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) impacts individuals, families, and communities. Early education helps with early detection, access to care, and better quality of life. Visit https://lnkd.in/gHcWGKu4 to learn more about ADRD in Minnesota and access resources that include:   -The 10 early signs & symptoms -The importance of early detection -Understand risk factors & prevention -Culturally tailored dementia education

The 25th Minnesota Rural Health Conference is coming up on June 9-10 in Duluth! Register today to attend with a broad range of professionals from across the rural health care landscape. Conference sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are also available, along with a limited number of scholarships. This year’s conference theme is "We are Rural. Join the Journey!" The strong sense of community and shared identity that binds Minnesota’s rural health care professionals and leaders together, and points to our common goal of building healthy communities throughout the state, is only possible through continued collaboration, support and innovation. The Minnesota Rural Health Conference is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, the Minnesota Rural Health Association, and the National Rural Health Resource Center. Please contact ruralhealthconference@ruralcenter.org or call (218) 464-6121 with questions. https://lnkd.in/gpHfNKQp 

Krabbe disease is a congenital, degenerative condition in which brain cells are rapidly destroyed. When the Minnesota Newborn Screening program began screening for Krabbe disease, it committed to getting results to health professionals as quickly as possible. https://lnkd.in/g2aJD5HW

Mark your calendars for May 14th! Join us at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center for a day dedicated to advancing primary care excellence and health equity. Connect with 200+ healthcare professionals committed to improving quality, outcomes, and value in primary care. Our interactive sessions will provide practical strategies you can implement immediately in your practice. Registration is now open! Check out https://lnkd.in/gxvPew2m for more information. Looking for accommodations? We've secured a special rate of $139/night at the attached Embassy Suites Minneapolis North (reserve by April 13th). Details on our website. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who share your passion for transforming primary care!

With increased cases of pertussis (whooping cough) and flu this year, it’s more important than ever to protect your child from vaccine preventable diseases. Newborns get their first protection from vaccines given to their birth parent during pregnancy. This protection decreases over the baby’s first year, so they need their own vaccinations to protect them from serious illnesses. Learn more about vaccines needed for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby at https://lnkd.in/gN3thrDs

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking applications for the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force. This task force advises, consults, and makes recommendations to the Health Commissioner on health care services and needs of maternal and child health populations in Minnesota. Professionals with experience in nutrition or child and adolescent mental health support are encouraged to apply. Learn more by visiting the Open Positions Search https://lnkd.in/gRShTGGv on the Minnesota Secretary of State Boards & Commissions website.

The Minnesota Public Health Laboratory is always preparing in case a rare disease becomes a pandemic. Among the diseases it is currently monitoring are avian influenza A: H5N1, measles, and tularemia. https://lnkd.in/gB5r2Dpm

Please join the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) for the convening of the spring meeting. Topics will include discussing metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) evidence review, a nomination to add Fabry, and a nomination to add Gaucher. This meeting will be held in-person and streamed online. The agenda for the meeting will be posted prior to the meeting date. If you are interested in providing a written or oral public comment, please email health.nsac@state.mn.us by April 1st. 📍 Location: Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104 | Auditoriums A & B & Streamed online 🗓️ Date: April 15th, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm If you have any questions please email health.nsac@state.mn.us.