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11/02/2026

MDH is launching a new grant Nov 2, 2026, with funding available to support planning and assistance for regionalization of drinking water systems. The grant provides a framework for counties outside the seven-county metropolitan area to form a regional water district so that one provider manages water supply, treatment, and distribution for a larger area. Learn more at: www.web.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/dwrf/dwregplan.html

11/02/2026

Register Now: Hand Hygiene Refresher Join MDH Project Firstline for a brief Hand Hygiene Refresher with a live Q&A session to reinforce the infection prevention and control practices that help keep patients, residents, clients, and healthcare teams safe. The refresher will review key moments when hand hygiene should be performed and demonstrate proper techniques. 📅 Register for the session that works best for you: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDH/bulletins/42d36d8
• Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 10 – 10:20 a.m. CT
• Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 1 – 1:20 p.m. CT

The same training is offered on both days. Train to lead. Use the tools. Make an impact.

10/30/2026

Did you know that children can look and feel fine even when they have elevated blood lead levels? Lead exposure often has no symptoms. Even low levels of lead can cause irreversible health effects. Talk to your child’s health care provider about a blood lead test. Save and share this post with a friend or family member.

10/30/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is wrapping up, don’t forget to get your boo-bies checked! Learn more about Sage, Minnesota’s free mammogram program, at mnsage.com.

Sage call center navigators can be reached at 1-888-643-2584. Navigators can determine if you are eligible for Sage breast and cervical cancer screening services and can assist you in scheduling an appointment at one of over 450 partner clinics in the state.

10/29/2026

We hope to see you at the 2026 Minnesota Statewide Stroke Conference on Nov. 12! This conference is a key opportunity for stroke professionals to share expertise and strengthen collaboration across our statewide stroke system. Register today: https://strokemn.org/conference/

10/28/2026

It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Get the facts about lead exposure and learn how to protect your child from lead. Save and share this post with a friend or family member.

10/28/2026

Protect your little monsters from flu and COVID-19 before Halloween. To find vaccines near you, visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/vaxfinder.html

10/28/2026

Congratulations to Heather Brand on receiving the Achievements in Public Health Informatics Award in Newborn Screening from the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)! Heather has been part of the Minnesota Department of Health for 21 years, bringing decades of knowledge, dedication, and collaboration to her work. Her unwavering commitment, flexibility, and expertise help make complex implementations successful and contribute to better outcomes for countless newborns and their families.

10/27/2026

News Release: Minnesota sees a decrease in opioid overdose deaths over the past three years

New overdose alert system for counties and local and Tribal public health detects trends in near real-time

“We continue to see progress on preventing deadly opioid overdoses with our comprehensive public health approach involving prevention, naloxone, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services. We must continue to advance these efforts, while applying our learnings to address the growing health impacts of increased use of stimulants like co***ne and methamphetamine.”
-Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham.

https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2026/overdose102726.html

10/27/2026

Minnesota water professionals work hard to keep drinking water safe from all kinds of threats. We often think of chemical contaminants or bacteria and other biological risks, but in an online era, what about cyberattacks? Through routine assessment and continuing education, MDH helps public water systems protect their operational controls from online threats to make sure you always have safe drinking water at the tap.

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625 Robert Street N
Saint Paul, MN
55155

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16512015000

Website

http://www.health.state.mn.us/

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