Minnesota Department of Health

Please join us in recognizing our rural health awardees at the 25th Minnesota Rural Health Conference in Duluth! The Minnesota Rural Health Awards are awarded annually in recognition of significant contributions to improving health for rural Minnesotans. Award recipients are announced on National Rural Health Day each November. 2024 Minnesota Rural Health Awardees Hero Provider Award: Dr. John Schmitz Hero Practitioner Award: Maureen “Mo” Spike Team Award: Sawtooth Mountain Clinic’s Oral Health Task Force Lifetime Achievement Award: Penny Messer Every year on National Rural Health Day, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health honors an individual or group from each state that has made an outstanding contribution to improving rural health. Minnesota’s 2024 Community Star was Mark Schoenbaum, retired, long-time director of the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. We hope to see you at the conference on June 9-10! Register and view the full conference agenda today at https://lnkd.in/g632WjAJ

Don’t miss this exciting panel discussion at the upcoming Minnesota Rural Health Conference in Duluth! State Leadership in Rural Public Health: Reflections from 25 Years of Minnesota Commissioners Join us as current and former Minnesota Health Commissioners will reflect on their leadership challenges and provide insights for sustaining rural leadership in today's evolving health care landscape. We hope to see you at the conference on June 9-10. Not registered yet? You still have time! Register and view the full conference agenda today at https://lnkd.in/gh9SAM9x

Caregiving is an act of love, and it shouldn’t be done alone. Whether you need emotional support, caregiving training, or culturally responsive resources, the Alzheimer's Toolbox has your back. To explore more services, visit the Alzheimer's Community Toolbox: https://lnkd.in/gRfY_VZi 

The below guide by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides a broad approach for things we can do—at our own pace, in our own time, and within our own abilities—that can help support us in our wellness journey. https://lnkd.in/gSVim7KV #YouMatterMN #TurnAwarenessIntoAction #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

It’s okay to talk about mental health at any age. Depression, loneliness, and memory loss don’t have to be a normal part of aging. Help is available through services like Medicare: Cognitive Assessment & Care Plan Services, SEWA-AIFW, and Senior Linkage Line. To explore more services, visit the Alzheimer's Community Toolbox: https://lnkd.in/gRfY_VZi

Life is full of ups and downs. You don't have to struggle with your mental health alone. There's help. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org to connect with a trained 988 specialist who is there for you whenever you need.  #YouMatterMN #988Lifeline #MentalHealthAwareness

📣 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