Minnesota Department of Health

Join the MN Health Equity Networks on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. for a special webinar spotlighting health equity work being done across Minnesota. Featured organizations include: Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community, Winona Health, and Health & Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties. Register for the meeting link: https://lnkd.in/gnhWgWSk ?

As a caregiver, it’s easy to focus all your energy on the person you’re caring for and forget about your own needs. A recent CDC study found that the health of family caregivers is worse than adults without caregiving responsibilities in critical areas of chronic disease, including higher rates of mental health issues and chronic health conditions such as obesity and arthritis. Remember, you can’t care for your loved one if you don’t care for yourself, too. CDC offers tips and resources to help you make self-care a part of your routine: https://lnkd.in/gG9hYrQm

Yesterday, MDH shared findings from the nation’s first state transparency initiative on the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. The 340B program allows qualified safety-net hospitals and health care providers to purchase outpatient drugs at discounted prices that can be as much as 50% below retail pricing.?? ? MDH determined Minnesota’s participating providers earned a collective net revenue of at least $630 million for the 2023 calendar year. Based on national data, MDH believes this figure may represent as little as half of the actual total 340B revenue for Minnesota providers.? ? More information about the first step of this nation-leading initiative is available in MDH’s report to the Minnesota Legislature: https://lnkd.in/g3BSvbCe??

??? Keep it Safe, Keep it Fun! ?? Feasting with family is a holiday tradition—but food poisoning doesn’t have to be! Follow these simple tips from the CDC to keep your holiday meals safe and delicious. ? ?? Pre-Roast Rules: ? Avoid preparing any food for others if you have been sick with diarrhea or vomiting in the last 24 hours. ? Keep turkey in the freezer until ready to thaw. ? Thaw in the fridge, cold water or a microwave, never on the counter. ? No need to wash your raw turkey, the cons outweigh the pros and you usually just spread germs around. ? ?? Cook Your Turkey to Perfection: ? Turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it's safe to eat. No guesswork—use a thermometer! ? If stuffing was cooked in the turkey, wait 20 mins after removing the turkey from heat before removing the stuffing. ? ?? Don't Let Leftovers Linger: ? Cut into smaller pieces and put into fridge within 2 hours of eating. ? Eat the leftovers within 4 days. ? #FoodSafety #HolidayFeast #SafeEating

The Minnesota Department of Health is proud to celebrate Tara Goebel, health services coordinator and licensed school nurse, as the 2024 Minnesota immunization champion.?Tara and the Health Services Team at South Washington County Schools made incredible progress in raising school immunization rates through their hard work, dedication, diligence, and partnerships. Special thank you to Tara for her incredible leadership demonstrated this past year and her special care for students and families. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gr3gX6-D

Proper medication disposal is an important part of preventing antibiotic resistance and keeping our lakes and streams free from contamination. Do not flush antibiotics or any other pharmaceuticals down the toilet or drain or put them in the trash. Take unwanted medications to a collection box near you, such as a law enforcement agency or participating pharmacy. #USAAW24 https://lnkd.in/dG3uFYe

?? We're hiring! Our Agency Project Planning Office is looking for a Project Manager and Process Improvement Consultant to create process maps, design and document process models, develop standards and procedures for process management, and execute projects for the agency operations. In this position, you will: ? Research, analyze, and diagnose client needs. ? Advise and consult clients on how to implement and integrate new business processes and technologies. ? Provide leadership with information and recommendations necessary for decision making and long-range organization and business process as well as systems planning. ? Lead and drive end-to-end projects for the agency. ? Lead individuals and teams of business and technical staff, set priorities and timelines, and monitor and report on progress. Interested? To apply for this position, visit https://lnkd.in/g5rTezp and search for Job ID 82006.

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month! A healthy body leads to a healthy brain. Small changes to your lifestyle, such as increasing physical activity and managing your blood pressure, can help to keep your brain healthy and lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, as well as how to reduce your risks here: https://lnkd.in/gKh64uQ5

Just like people, pets can also get infections that need to be treated with antibiotics. Veterinarians are responsible for prescribing antibiotics if necessary, and for choosing them appropriately. Keeping up-to-date with your pet’s vaccines can help prevent infections that need to be treated with antibiotics. #USAAW24 https://lnkd.in/gNc8_7v5

REMEMBER ?? Antibiotics only work for bacterial infections, not infections caused by viruses (like COVID-19, common cold, flu, etc.). Talk to your doctor about how to get symptom relief without antibiotics, and pledge to take antibiotics only when needed. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our state fair booth and signed a pledge to use antibiotics responsibly! #USAAW24 https://lnkd.in/gGXUUX68