Minnesota Department of Health

📣 Last call for 2025 Minnesota Rural Health Conference sponsors! The premier event for Minnesota rural health professionals brings together health care executives, health care providers and other professionals, staff from local and state government agencies, policymakers, educators, students, and more for two days of learning, sharing, and networking. Two sponsorship levels — Gold and Silver — are available to help your organization increase its profile at the Minnesota Rural Health Conference. Each level offers unique opportunities to connect with conference attendees. ➡️ Gold: Wellness Station (One sponsorship available) ➡️ Silver: Snack Breaks (One sponsorship available) Learn more and reserve your sponsorship: https://lnkd.in/gYynr5UZ

Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Mental Health American Tools 2 Thrive https://lnkd.in/db8mY_z, provides information, tips, and practical tools for situations that we all deal with. These tools can be used to improve your mental health and increase your ability to recover. #YouMatterMN #TurnAwarenessIntoAction #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Nationally, there are about 41 million family caregivers who provide 34 billion hours of unpaid care to other adults, and many are struggling with burnout and stress. You are not alone. Let’s uplift our caregiving community with resources and support that truly make a difference. Visit the Alzheimer's Toolbox for culturally responsive caregiver tools and resources: https://lnkd.in/gRfY_VZi

The Minnesota Department of Health is full of fascinating stories. At MDH Speaks events, employees discussed everything from the mercury poisoning arising from toxic beauty standards to why the CDC once warned people not to “kiss or snuggle hedgehogs.” https://lnkd.in/gYTnhiQn

Health care spending is rising faster than wages in Minnesota—putting pressure on families, workers, and employers. The new Health Care Affordability Advisory Task Force will advise on policies to slow cost growth and protect access to care. If you have lived or professional experience with affordability challenges, we encourage you to apply. 📌 Deadline: June 2 🔗 Board/Commission Details: https://lnkd.in/g82_zXM7

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This Women’s Health Week, prioritize your health and get screened for breast cancer. Sage, Minnesota’s cancer screening program, can help you schedule your free mammogram and pay for your services if you are uninsured or underinsured. Visit mnsage.com or contact Sage at 1-888-643-2584. #WomensHealthWeekMN #NWHW #MNSage #AmericanCancerSociety

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic discovered a new species of bacteria thanks to funding from the Minnesota Department of Health’s Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence (PGCoE) program, which was established through financial support from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bacteria was given the species name mayonis in tribute to the Mayo Clinic. The species is part of a genus, Corynebacterium, that includes many disease-carrying bacteria. Now that the Corynebacterium mayonis is named, further research can determine whether it poses a threat to human health. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gfRP3FZF

Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, Dr. Brooke Cunningham, talks about how seeing a report about advancing health equity in 2014 inspired her to pursue a career in public health. MDH Speaks: https://lnkd.in/gw98iQ_b

#NationalPreventionWeek25 is a health education platform that promotes new ideas and initiatives to help keep communities healthy & safe. Join us as we celebrate the substance use and misuse #prevention and #mentalhealth efforts happening nationwide! Learn more: samhsa.gov/prevention-week

Mental Health Action Day is Thursday, May 15. The I-35 bridge will turn its lights green to promote and support mental health awareness. Turn your lights green on May 15 to show care for mental health. Check out our Mental Health Awareness Month Messaging Toolkit for ideas about how to raise awareness about mental health. https://lnkd.in/gNFwsgPN #YouMatterMN #TurnAwarenessIntoAction #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth