Minnesota Department of Health

You can count on your county’s public health staff to have your back—they’re your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues. Every day, Minnesota’s local public health workers cooperate with other sectors and with members of the community to shape the ways that help communities thrive. Kanabec County’s Better Together Coalition brings together everyone from youth and parents to businesses, law enforcement, health care and more, so that the entire community is working together to make the county a place where it’s easier for youth to avoid drugs and to care for their mental health. https://lnkd.in/gXA2KwMy

News Release: Findings from a new statewide survey shows broad support among Minnesotans for Medicaid and providing health insurance to people in need. Find out more about Minnesotan’s opinions on Medicaid in our news release: https://lnkd.in/gWtvKUxh

Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps keep health care workers safe and prevents germs from spreading in the health care environment. Does your team know when PPE is needed? Learn more about how to select the appropriate PPE for the task at hand! Access the MDH Project Firstline six-part recorded training series: https://lnkd.in/gy6BFPFq

🌈 Happy Pride Weekend, Minnesota! 🌈 As we celebrate love, identity, and community, the Minnesota Department of Health reaffirms our commitment to health equity and belonging for LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans. Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, safe, and supported. MDH will be at the Twin Cities Pride festival all weekend long, located in the Green Section on the east side of the park—right by the playgrounds and next to our partners at Red Door Clinic. Stop by for fun games, great prizes, and something for the whole family to enjoy!

After a mysterious oil sheen about a mile long was spotted on the Mississippi River near Coon Rapids, the scientists of the Minnesota Public Health Laboratory were quickly sent water to test for contaminants. https://lnkd.in/gf8va6qM 

📣 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