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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625 Robert St N
US，MN，St. Paul，55155
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We are honored to collaborate with Down Syndrome International and Down's Syndrome Association to elevate #WorldDownSydnromeDay across the globe. Learn more about this global effort and how you can join in at https://lnkd.in/eTtJBkCY #WDSD25
Public health laboratories across the country have an early and critical role when it comes to an infectious disease outbreak. When it comes to new contagions, public health laboratories are often the first to develop, test, and perform diagnostic testing early on in an outbreak. Read about our role when it comes to combatting emerging infectious diseases quickly and effectively in our PHL Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gk272j25
Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi are evolving and developing ways to defeat or resist antimicrobial agents like antibiotics. The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant organisms means that infections typically defeated by common antimicrobials have become more difficult to treat, leading to more illnesses and deaths. Read about how our staff perform highly specialized tests that allow them to respond to outbreaks, characterize and track different mechanisms of resistance, and detect new kinds of resistance in the pathogens that most concern public health officials in our PHL Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gR6xUQXU
When the Minnesota Department of Health and other American public health institutions fight an infectious disease like COVID-19, it is important to know where the pathogen is spreading. Traditionally, it is discovered after people have reported the symptoms and received diagnoses at hospitals. Read about how studying wastewater data can help scientists detect infectious diseases in a community even before data from doctor’s offices or hospitals is reported to public health officials in our PHL Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gZv7eQFn
The world feels overwhelming right now and people are facing enormous challenges that can impact their mental health. Whatever you are feeling, you are not alone. 988 is a confidential mental health resource available 24/7 via call, text, or chat. Reach out for help with stress and anxiety, job loss or financial uncertainty, feeling unsafe, experiences with discrimination, hate, historical trauma, gender identity, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or any other experiences that may affect your mental health. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Looking for culturally responsive resources on Alzheimer’s and dementia? The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Community Toolbox provides educational materials, caregiver support, and tools to help educate about early detection, brain health, and available services. Resource library provides: ?? Culturally responsive services ?? Caregiving support ?? Healthy aging & brain health ?? Advanced care planning guide Visit MDH Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Community Toolbox: https://lnkd.in/gRfY_VZi
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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