Minnesota Department of Health

Before treatment was developed in 2017, almost no babies born with the most severe form of the genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) lived to age two. Now almost all survive and thrive, thanks to a treatment that depends on newborn screening to discover potential cases as early as possible. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFvgJ-CY

Join MDH Project Firstline’s Draining Wound Micro-Learn, a brief train-the-trainer session designed for those with infection control expertise or those who may lead infection prevention and control education. Participants will learn how to utilize micro-learn resources in team huddles, guide practical discussions, and help staff take steps to stop the spread of germs. Train to lead. Use the tools. Make an impact. Please register for the day that best fits your schedule: https://lnkd.in/gWaFippz • Tuesday, June 9 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. CDT • Thursday, June 11 | 2 - 2:30 p.m. CDT

June is Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month. CMV is a common virus that most people have never heard of, but it’s the leading infectious cause of birth defects and childhood hearing loss in the United States. This month, we and our partners at National Birth Defects Prevention Network are sharing information, resources, and real stories to help more families and providers recognize CMV and its impact. Learn more about CMV at health.mn.gov/cmv or help spread awareness by visiting nbdpn.org/cmv-awareness #LetsTalkAboutCMV #CMVAwarenessMonth

The World Cup and 2026 summer travel season are right around the corner – are you and your family up to date on your immunizations? Remember that more people means more potential for the spread of disease. When people from across the country and world come together, we can also be exposed to new diseases we aren’t immune to. Protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated, staying home when sick, and being aware of disease spread in your location of travel. For more information, visit Guidance for Travelers: https://lnkd.in/gA7pbYDV

May is National Adolescent Health Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on the health, wellbeing, and the bright futures of Minnesota youth. Adolescence is a critical time for physical, mental, and emotional development. It’s important to provide support, guidance, and resources for young people to thrive. To learn more about how the Minnesota Department of Health supports community-based efforts to ensure young people thrive, join The Minnesota Partnership for Adolescent Health and explore the partnership’s resources. https://lnkd.in/g2rMzewP

JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION! The Minnesota Department of Health and Stratis Health will be hosting a virtual statewide conversation on June 2 focused on improving awareness, enhancing social support systems, and building community-driven solutions for people living with post-viral chronic conditions such as long COVID. Additionally, this will be the first opportunity to check out the new Statewide Roadmap (https://lnkd.in/gzwrCaVJ), which includes actionable recommendations for people and organizations across sectors. There’s a role for everyone! Learn more and register for the event here: A Statewide Conversation on Post-Viral Chronic Conditions (https://lnkd.in/gQWsf8n2)

Graduate students at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health got a front-row seat to environmental public health work. Staff from the Minnesota Department of Health’s Site Assessment and Consultation and Lead Risk Assessment Units visited an Environmental Measurements lab course to walk nine graduate students through soil contamination fundamentals, and introduce them to soilSHOP, MDH's community-based soil screening and outreach program. The session covered: ▪ Soil sampling techniques and conceptual site modeling ▪ A live XRF demonstration on student-collected soil samples ▪ The interdisciplinary nature of environmental health: hydrogeologists, toxicologists, and epidemiologists   This is environmental public health in practice: characterize the problem → engage the community → understand the risk → minimize exposure. If you're studying environmental public health, state agencies are doing meaningful, community-centered work. https://lnkd.in/gHvqhQ-8 #EnvironmentalHealth #soilSHOP #GradSchool #PublicHealthCareers

📣 Proud to see the Minnesota Department of Health’s latest new videos be featured in Immunize.org for our American Sign Language (ASL) resources. 📣   We’ve released three new videos on: - Hepatitis B (Information for Pregnant Persons) - Measles (Rubeola) - Pertussis: What Parents Need to Know Accessible communication is essential to advancing health equity - Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)   These ASL resources help ensure the deaf and hard of hearing community can access critical vaccine information. We encourage partners and advocates to explore and share these tools widely. Additional ASL resources covering COVID-19, RSV, and more are available on our Diseases and Conditions page. #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Accessibility #ASL #Immunization https://lnkd.in/gQUeBtEh

National Alliance on Mental Illness - MN provides free education, support groups and confidential crisis resources to people and communities across the state, including those who remain disproportionately affected in the wake of recent immigration operations in Minnesota. Learn about free classes and support groups and find resources at: https://lnkd.in/gsSsvSew  #YouMatterMN #MentalHealthAwareness

Found a tick? Act fast! The quicker you remove it, the lower your chance of getting sick. Here’s how to do it right ⬇️ ✅ Grab it with tweezers or your fingers close to the skin ✅ Pull the tick slowly & steadily outward ✅ Wash the area with soap and water ✅ Watch for symptoms for about a month   🩺 See a healthcare provider if you feel sick! Download the full tick removal poster https://lnkd.in/gNuKUwpA #TickTalk #PreventLyme #MNOutdoors