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For a healthy Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health protects, maintains and improves the health of all Minnesotans.
New & Noteworthy
Healthy swimming
Dive into summer and avoid recreational water illnesses. Learn more about these illnesses, how they spread and how to prevent them.
Swimming
How to stay safe during extreme heat
Heat-related illnesses are preventable if we take steps to protect ourselves and each other.
Extreme Heat
Fourth anniversary of 988
The 988 Lifeline provides connection to free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health or emotional distress.
988 Lifeline

Long COVID and Post-Viral Chronic Conditions Roadmap

Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations
Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations

Team Spotlight

The Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations was created in 2023 to improve the health and wellbeing of American Indian communities across Minnesota and ensure Tribal and urban American Indian communities are represented in all of Minnesota’s public health initiatives.

Letter from the Commissioner

The public health professionals who work with me — and in partnership with Minnesota counties, Tribal nations, health care and community-based organizations — are passionate about our mission of protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

People biking in Minneapolis

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