Minnesota’s public health system is known as one of the best in the nation. It's built upon a strong partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), local public health agencies, tribal governments and a range of other organizations. MDH's mission is to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. It has about 1,500 employees and an annual budget of approximately $500 million in state, federal and fee-based funds.
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Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, but with screenings and early detection it is highly preventable and treatable! The United States Preventative Services Task Force recommends regular colorectal cancer screenings for adults ages 45 to 75. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #BlueforCRC
Join us on Thursday, March 27 for a webinar to learn more about improving health outcomes for people with prediabetes and diabetes. Lorena Drago, a registered dietitian, speaker, author, consultant, and certified diabetes care and educator specialist, will present on how unique barriers to health such as reduced access to care, unemployment, low incomes, housing cost burdens, and lack of health insurance can make managing chronic conditions such as prediabetes and diabetes more difficult. We will also discuss ways to address those barriers. 📅 DATE: Thursday, March 27 ⏲️ TIME: Noon-1 p.m. CST Register here: https://lnkd.in/guzPhNb3
In 2017, the opioid epidemic claimed a then-record 421 Minnesotan lives. The problem extended beyond opioids alone; many overdoses resulted from a combination of substances. To gain more information, the Minnesota Department of Health initiated the Minnesota Drug Overdose and Substance Use Surveillance Activity (MNDOSA) project to understand substance misuse and drug overdose patterns in real time. Read about how our Public Health Laboratory uses a high-resolution testing method that can identify over 1,000 substances to help inform clinicians, community partners, and the public about substance use trends and can guide prevention efforts in our PHL Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gSib2rQm
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Join the Sage Webinar Series on March 19 from 12:10 – 1 pm to learn more about hereditary cancer and resources for families, featuring Barb Kunz, MS, LCGC. You can expect to learn about: - Ways that results from hereditary cancer genetic testing can guide cancer prevention and screening decision-making and treatment choices for those with cancer - Features to look for in someone’s personal and family history that are indications for the option of genetic testing for hereditary cancer - Local and national resources available for patients and families Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmtGTPJp
Tomorrow is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Long COVID continues to affect the lives of many Minnesotans, disrupting their wellbeing, work, and life in lasting ways. Many are still struggling to find support, care, and treatment. At the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), we are committed to raising awareness around long COVID. We are also working diligently with community partners, health care providers, people with lived experience, and others to improve access to quality care and support for those impacted by long COVID. Join us in raising awareness. More information about long COVID, available resources, and the MDH Long COVID Program can be found at https://lnkd.in/gU8A9nZN #LongCOVIDAwareness2025
For over 20 years, the Public Health Laboratory has analyzed water in Minnesota for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). We’ve recently expanded sampling across the state to understand and combat the threat of “forever chemicals.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnks_qck
One of the American Heart Association Life’s Essential 8 recommendations for good heart health is being active. Adults should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity per week. A little over half of Minnesotans meet this goal. Learn more about how Minnesotans are meeting the goals of Life’s Essential 8 in our Minnesota Department of Health heart health data story: https://lnkd.in/gK53aiqC
Our Public Health Laboratory (PHL) performs the testing for Healthy Kids Minnesota, a biomonitoring project that measures harmful chemicals in young children across the state. Read about our role in the Healthy Kids Minnesota in our PHL Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gYYaCVCB You can also learn more about Healthy Kids Minnesota on their website: https://lnkd.in/g4fZrnz4
In honor of International Women’s Day tomorrow, we would like to proudly recognize a Minnesota Department of Health partner Rae Blaylark, founder and director of the Sickle Cell Foundation of MN, who recently received the 2025 Dr. Charles Drew Lifesaver Award on behalf of her organization. This recognition is presented to outstanding leaders in blood donation and advocacy, and is a testament to Rae’s leadership in advocating for the needs of sickle cell patients as well as their collaboration with Memorial Blood Centers in ensuring a safe, ample, and diverse blood supply. Visit www.sicklecellmn.org to learn more about Rae’s foundation and their commitment to helping those living with Sickle Cell Disease. #InterantionalWomensDay #SickleCellAwareness
Yesterday marked the five-year anniversary since we announced the first case of COVID-19 in Minnesota. What followed was a massive public health response that would not have been possible without the dedication and compassion of so many people. We want to take this opportunity to thank our Minnesota Department of Health staff for their work, as well as thank our partners in other state agencies, local public health, Tribal health, health care, community organizations, and the people of Minnesota. COVID-19 is not gone, but the work of so many passionate people helped us get to a place where we have more tools to manage the disease.