Minnesota Department of Health

Ramsey County is hosting a free lead testing and resource fair on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Battle Creek Recreation Center. Community members can: 🪀 Bring any household items, like dishes, toys, spices, or jewelry to see if they contain lead. 🩸 Get a free capillary blood lead test to see if you or your child has been exposed to lead. Both tests are free, safe, and results are available right away. Staff from community agencies and the Minnesota Department of Health will also be on-site to share information about lead hazards and how to prevent lead exposure. #LeadFreeKids #LeadPoisoningPrevention #nlppw

We're hiring! Our Financial Management Division is looking for a dedicated contracts professional to assist in the development of contractual policy and procedures for Minnesota Department of Health's implementation and to identify opportunities for continuous improvements to the agency’s contract policies and business processes.   Working as a Contracts Specialist within the Financial Management Division, you will: ✔️ Serve as MDH point of contact for all MDH staff on all types of contracts and assist all staff in the Contracts Office (CO) in developing and delivering staff training. ✔️ Assist PT Coordinator, MDH Internal Audit staff, and Contracts Director in conducting internal document and process audits and evaluations of all types of contracts to ensure compliance with State PT Policies and Federal and contracting regulations. ✔️ Keep accurate records of all correspondence, voice conversations, meeting minutes, work products and submittals so that records are complete, correct and internally consistent. Ensure that all critical data is entered into the appropriate tracking system. ...and more! To view the full job posting and apply for this position, visit https://lnkd.in/g5rTezp and search on Job ID 89569

The Newborn Screening Advisory Committee on Heritable and Congenital Disorders will hold their meeting on today, October 14th, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm CDT. The meeting will be hybrid, live at Wilder Foundation, and virtual using Microsoft Teams. If you join on Teams, you do not need any special software to join this meeting, but using a Chrome or Edge browser is recommended for best experience. 📍 Location: Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104 | Auditoriums A & B & streamed online 💻 Streaming: MS Teams Live 🗓️ Date: October 14th, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT Streaming link: https://lnkd.in/g2YVthGW

Drinking water advocates gathered yesterday to introduce the first-ever Minnesota Drinking Water Action Plan, which aims to ensure safe and sufficient drinking water for everyone, everywhere in Minnesota. The 10-year plan outlines strategies for managing existing and emerging threats from your drinking water source (groundwater, river, lake) to your kitchen tap. #MNWater #CleanWaterFund #PrivateWells

Together, we are leading the State of Minnesota's efforts to move towards housing, health, and racial justice for people experiencing homelessness. Each agency on the Council has a vital role to play - learn more about our shared vision and commitments at https://lnkd.in/gMhcuypY      Because we all do better when we all have a place to call home. #WorldHomelessDay #endhomelessness #CrossroadsToJustice #Minnesota

Today is World Mental Health Day. Did you know that one in four adolescents in Minnesota reported long-term mental health problems in 2022? Young people benefit from access to high-quality mental health services and health care providers who understand adolescent and young adult health and development. Learn more about the mental health of adolescents in Minnesota with the newly released Adolescent Health Data Book and visit the MDH Mental Health and Wellbeing webpage for mental health resources.  https://lnkd.in/g95c7Z79 https://lnkd.in/gH-sj_D

PFAS – sometimes known as “forever chemicals” – are an environmental and health concern. They’re showing up in people’s blood and widely in the environment, and can be linked to potentially significant health effects. Nearly every Minnesotan has some PFAS exposure through consumer products and other sources. In the East Metro, contamination from legacy manufacturing sites in groundwater and surface water have generally improved through monitoring and treatment. Doctors and health professionals have a growing role in helping patients understand what is known – and what remains uncertain – about PFAS exposure. • Provide simple, clear guidance on what patients can do to minimize their exposure to PFAS. • Refer patients to the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency resources for water sources. • Encourage healthy habits – many health issues linked with PFAS are also connected to lifestyle and genetics. Read the article for a physician-focused guide: “Forever Chemicals: What Physicians Need to Know.” https://lnkd.in/e9va6Fhm  #PFAS #PublicHealth #EnvHealth #Clinicians 

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common infection that can be dangerous to babies 6 months old or younger and adults older than 75. The Minnesota Public Health Laboratory is a world leader in gathering information about RSV, which is necessary to maintain the vaccine that combats it. https://lnkd.in/gEfKd26Y

The 988 Minnesota Lifeline is still operational during the federal government shutdown. If you are struggling, 988 specialists are here for you. Free, confidential, 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org. #MentalHealth #YouMatter #988

A Minnesota Department of Health program called Minnesota Drug Overdose and Substance Use Surveillance Activity (MNDOSA) recently helped uncover a sudden rise in the abuse of dangerous sedatives. Learn more about MNDOSA: https://lnkd.in/gSib2rQm