General News
Health Equity Survey: Your voice matters!
Commissioner Cunningham and the Health Equity Bureau launched the Advancing Health Equity survey last week in an all-staff email. The purpose of the survey is to help measure progress towards... Read more about taking Health Equity Survey
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act's credits and rebates
The MDH Sustainability Team invites you to attend a webinar about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and new ways taxpayers and homeowners qualify for credits and rebates. Peter Lindstrom of Clean Energy Resource Teams... Read more about upcoming webinar on credits and rebates
Take the strategic plan survey by Dec. 31
The Minnesota Department of Health wants to hear what you think of the MDH Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. If you haven't already, please take the strategic plan feedback survey by Dec. 31. The draft plan... Read more about taking strategic plan survey
Call for volunteer talent
To assist in the creation of more inclusive, diverse, and expansive photo and video materials, MDH employees and contractors are invited to complete an optional talent call questionnaire for... Read more about signing up to be a photo and video volunteer
New monthly Contract Workgroup meetings
Starting in January, the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC) will begin hosting monthly Contract Workgroup (CW) meetings dedicated to all things contracts. Professional/Technical (P/T) contracts, annual... Read more about new upcoming Contract Workgroup meetings
Fraud prevention recording now available
The recording from the Nov. 20 Lunch and Learn "Fraud52: See Wrong? Do Right!" training is now available. You can also find the video transcript and PowerPoint presentation on the Office of Internal Audit... Read more about watching fraud prevention webinar recording
Walk like a penguin on ice and snow
During winter months, hospitals treat people for injuries resulting from slips and falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 million Americans are injured annually after... Read more about safe walking tips
Registration open for 2024 Tribal-State Relations Training
The Tribal-State Relations Training (TSRT) registration is open for 2024 sessions. Dates, registration information, and training agendas can be found on the TSRT webpage. All state agency employees whose work... Read more about registering for TSRT training
Microsoft Stream Classic phaseout
Microsoft Stream is a video application designed for uploading and sharing videos. In 2024, the Stream Classic application is being replaced by Stream Modern. The main difference between Stream Classic and Stream Modern is... Read more about Stream Classic phaseout
New APP tip: Five ways to access OneNote
Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that offers a variety of features and functions. They include: Page templates, Custom tags (tag a page or paragraph), Create links (linking OneNote content within notes is easy)... Read more about accessing OneNote
Holiday news and events
The Role of Natural Helpers During the Holiday Seasons
During the holiday seasons, people might be around family, friends, and community members more than usual. Natural Helpers are "listeners" to their peers, and they may connect vulnerable peers to... Read more about upcoming webinar
Tips to celebrate all the holidays, without getting sick
Winter season brings a multitude of celebrations from various communities in Minnesota. Hmong New Year, Lunar New Year,, Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanza, Three Kings Day – all these various celebrations... Read more about staying healthy this holiday season
Focusing on yourself during the holiday season
The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can also be a very stressful time. Here are a few things you can do to maintain your mental health during the holiday season. Be kind to yourself. Put your own... Read more about focusing on yourself during the holidays
MDH wins Second Annual Interagency Holiday Treat Throwdown
The Minnesota Department of Health won the Turquoise Oven Trophy at the Second Annual Interagency Holiday Treat Throwdown during the Governor's Quarterly Leadership Meeting on Tuesday. MDH Legislative Director Lisa Thimjon... Read more about winning recipe
Holiday program promotes wellness
You're invited to take part in the Wellbeats Wellness 14-day Healthy Holidays Program. It's designed to cope with holiday stress and help you feel your best during the holidays. It includes a day-by-day... Read more about holiday wellness program
News Releases
MDH cautions consumers about illegal high-dose THC products
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) is alerting the public to beware of consuming help-derived cannabinoid products containing doses of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) above the... Read more about illegal high dose THC products
Minnesota wins competitive CDC funding to expand work on sickle cell disease
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) received a five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better understand the impact of sickle cell disease in Minnesota as part of... Read more about funding for work on sickle cell disease
Featured video
How to Use the Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Tool
It is important to stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines for the best protection. COVID-19 vaccine is available at clinics and pharmacies across the state. The Find Vaccine Locations search tool can help you find a location near you.
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