Minnesota Department of Health

📣 News Release: Reported adverse health events see slight increase in 2024, smaller than previous years The latest adverse health events data from the Minnesota Department of Health showed the smallest increase in preventable errors since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our news release and data to see how Minnesota hospitals and surgery centers faired during the 2024 reporting period. https://lnkd.in/gfqZ9j5k

CMV is a common virus that can be passed from a pregnant person to their unborn baby, potentially causing long-term health concerns. Before and during pregnancy, reduce your risk– especially if you're often around young children, who are most likely to spread the virus. Avoid children’s saliva and urine with these tips: 1️. Wash your hands often with soap and water. 2️. Don’t put things in your mouth that have been in a child’s mouth. 3️. Don’t share food, drinks, utensils, or straws. 4️. Kiss children on the forehead, not the lips. If you are pregnant or planning to be, talk to your doctor about CMV and learn more at health.mn.gov/cmv. #LetsTalkAboutCMV

The practice of routinely screening newborns for medical conditions began in 1964 with just one target: phenylketoneuria (PKU). In the 60 years since, newborn screening has expanded to more than 60 conditions in Minnesota, helping hundreds of babies get early diagnoses for treatable conditions. https://lnkd.in/gHkTa_au

What a fantastic 25th Minnesota Rural Health Conference in beautiful Duluth! 🎉 Still feeling energized by all the amazing connections and insights shared June 9-10. 🌟 What was your favorite moment from the conference? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #RuralHealth #Minnesota #ThankYou

Mahdi Surosh arrived in Minnesota just days before the fall of Kabul in August 2021, as a Fulbright Scholar, and went on to earn a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications. Unable to return to Afghanistan, he has made Minnesota his second home—a place where he continues his mission to give a voice to the vulnerable and support refugee and underserved communities with compassion and commitment. Mahdi Surosh is the project manager of the Raahat Project at the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) in Minnesota, where he works closely with Afghan refugees to help them rebuild their lives and find a sense of belonging. Learn more about Mahdi’s story and what health means to him: https://lnkd.in/gQi55MqR #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #RefugeeDay 

Protecting your child from measles is simple with the MMR vaccine.

At the Minnesota Department of Health, we honor #Juneteenth as a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for justice. We recognize that true health equity cannot exist without racial equity. Today and every day, we celebrate Black liberation, uplift the voices and stories of Black Minnesotans, and remain committed to dismantling systemic inequities to advance health, safety, and wellbeing for all.

Love and acceptance saves lives. Though the “press 3” option is ending, 988 is still here for everyone, including our LGBTQIA+ community members. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to connect with a trained, caring, culturally competent 988 specialist 24/7. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You're not alone. #PrideMonth #MentalHealth

Tri Tang came to Minnesota with his family in 1994, reuniting with his father, who had escaped Vietnam by boat. They fled Vietnam due to challenges that followed the fall of Saigon in 1975 - the end of the Vietnam War. As President of the Vietnamese Community of Minnesota, he is an advocate who leads collaborative events that bring the community together and preserve Vietnamese culture. Learn more about Tri’s story and what health means to him: https://lnkd.in/gQi55MqR #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #RefugeeDay

Iryna Borbol arrived in Minnesota with her two young children in 2022, fleeing the war in Ukraine with hope in her heart and uncertainty ahead. Like many refugee mothers, she believed the war would soon end and she would return home—but instead, Minnesota became her second home. Today, Iryna serves as a family educational mentor at the Ukrainian American Community Center, where she supports children and youth from newly arrived families, ages 4 to 24, as they adapt to life in a new country. In 2024, Iryna welcomed her third child, a daughter born here in the U.S. That life-changing moment strengthened her bond with the community and reaffirmed her mission: to give others the care, understanding, and guidance she once needed herself. Learn more about Iryna’s story and what health means to her: https://lnkd.in/gQi55MqR #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees #RefugeeDay