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We want to know what it is like to have a baby in MN! Your stories about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum will help identify gaps, analyze needs, and develop solutions to improve programs and services. health.state.mn.us/people/womenin…

It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month! TBIs are more common than many realize and it’s not unusual to experience symptoms for years after the initial event. MDH partners with the MN Brain Injury Alliance to get people the support they need. braininjurymn.org

📣Now Available: MDH Project Firstline Cough Micro-Learn Learn how to incorporate infection control education into team huddles or meetings. Facilitate discussions that help your team take daily actions to stop the spread of germs. survey.vovici.com/se/56206EE34D2…

World Down Syndrome Day has been observed by the United Nations since 2012. On March 21 each year, we create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome. Visit worlddownsyndromeday.org to learn more. @DSAMN | @WorldDSDay

🌞Spring fever got you heading outside? Ticks are ready too. Don’t let bites ruin the fun. Pre-treat clothing and gear with permethrin. A little prevention goes a long way. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=X9bYUi… #Ticks #OutdoorFun #StayProtected #FightTheBite

Betsy Meyer of Menahga, Minn. shares her story of family caregiving, finding connections, and feeling part of a community while addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia: health.state.mn.us/news/story/hel….

Over 220,000 families claimed the Child Tax Credit in 2025 when they filed their Minnesota income tax returns. To find out if you qualify, visit Child Tax Credit on the Minnesota Department of Revenue website: revenue.state.mn.us/child-tax-cred…

Traumatic Brain Injuries can change how someone thinks and feels, but it doesn’t change their worth or potential. With the right support, people with brain injury can thrive. Learn more about TBI health.state.mn.us/communities/tb…

Since becoming an early leader in monitoring PFAS, The Minnesota Public Health Laboratory is now on the cutting edge of new potential threats, including a compound from tire wear. Read more: health.state.mn.us/about/org/phl/…

📣Now Available: MDH Project Firstline Diarrhea Micro-Learn Learn how to incorporate infection control education into team huddles or meetings. Facilitate discussions that help your team take daily actions to stop the spread of germs. survey.vovici.com/se/56206EE300D…

Measles is currently circulating in Minnesota, throughout the United States, and internationally. If you're planning on traveling, make sure you and your family are caught up on your measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. For more information, visit: health.state.mn.us/diseases/measl…

It's National Groundwater Awareness Week, so the Minnesota Department of Health is reminding private well owners about the importance of testing their water wells to ensure the safety of their drinking water. health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/…

MDH announces the first 2026 site for Healthy Kids MN, a statewide program helping families learn about children’s environmental exposures and reducing risk – Osseo School’s Early Childhood Screening program @ISD279. Recruitment begins in March. More at health.state.mn.us/communities/en…

When MN launched the COVID-19 Community Coordinator initiative in 2020, the goal was clear: partner with trusted community organizations to reach those most impacted by COVID-19. Six years later, the impact extends beyond testing & vaccination. Learn more: health.state.mn.us/communities/eq…

Measles is currently circulating in Minnesota, throughout the United States, and internationally. If you're planning on traveling, make sure you and your family are caught up on your measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. For more information, visit: health.state.mn.us/diseases/measl…

📣Now Available: MDH Project Firstline Blood Micro-Learn Learn how to incorporate infection control education into team huddles or meetings. Facilitate discussions that help your team take daily actions to stop the spread of germs. survey.vovici.com/se/56206EE3607…

Over the past year, our Health Equity Strategy & Innovation Division strengthened grant programs to ensure resources reach communities most impacted by inequities. Each year, these grants reach 60,000+ Minnesotans. Learn more: health.state.mn.us/communities/eq… #HealthEquity

Minnesota has a newly updated plan to address climate change. The 2026 Climate Action Framework outlines the state’s progress on clean energy and calls for faster action to cut climate pollution, strengthen community resilience, and protect public health. mn.gov/framework

Measles is currently circulating in Minnesota, throughout the United States, and internationally. If you're planning on traveling, make sure you and your family are caught up on your measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. For more information, visit health.state.mn.us/diseases/measl…

Our Project Firstline team launched a new comprehensive Rash Education Bundle to support frontline staff with easy access to training resources—all in one convenient location. It includes recorded trainings, materials in English and Spanish, and more: tinyurl.com/3p6yx462