Minnesota Department of Health

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

Dear Global Community, Registration is now open for our June 19th Virtual Event! Join us for an exciting discussions under the 2025 Global Theme: Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Warriors, Caregivers, Sickle Cell Experts and like-minded individuals. Register now and save your spot! https://lnkd.in/eGXRdgcb

In the winter of 2024-2025, Minnesota saw an unusual surge of outbreaks of norovirus, the most common type of foodborne illness. The Minnesota Public Health Laboratory and epidemiologists from the Minnesota Department of Health leapt into action to analyze and address the outbreaks. https://lnkd.in/g3SP26iD

Did you see teal and purple lights around Minnesota last week? 💙💜 Buildings and bridges across the state were lit up to raise awareness about cytomegalovirus (CMV)–the most common infectious cause of birth defects and childhood hearing loss in the U.S. Swipe through to see some of the beautiful landmarks that helped start the conversation about CMV for National CMV Awareness Month. Then learn more at health.mn.gov/cmv. #CMVAwarenessMonth #LetsTalkAboutCMV

Did you see teal and purple lights around Minnesota last week? 💙💜 Buildings and bridges across the state were lit up to raise awareness about cytomegalovirus (CMV)–the most common infectious cause of birth defects and childhood hearing loss in the U.S. Swipe through to see some of the beautiful landmarks that helped start the conversation about CMV for National CMV Awareness Month. Then learn more at health.mn.gov/cmv. #CMVAwarenessMonth #LetsTalkAboutCMV