Strengthening Minnesota's Public Health System
The Office of Performance Improvement (OPI) plays a key role in strengthening the partnership between local public health departments (e.g., county and multi-county agencies) and the Minnesota Department of Health (i.e., the State). The strength of Minnesota's public health system is due in part to the strength of this partnership.
The OPI facilitates and supports a number of programs, activities and committees designed to help strengthen this partnership. To learn more, choose a topic below.
Collaboration and Community Engagement
Collaboration and Community Engagement: OPI works to strengthen the state and local system is by promoting collaboration between a variety of public health stakeholders and by providing tools and training that foster community engagement.
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CHS Administration at the Local Level
Local CHS Administration: Supporting the infrastructure and the administration of Minnesota's local public health system is a key aspect of maintaining the state-local public health partnership.
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Community Health Conference and Awards
To learn more about the Community Health Conference and Awards, visit:
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Local Public Health Assessment and Planning
Formerly called CHAAP, Minnesota's local public health assessment and planning process has been revised, and is now called Local Public Health Assessment and Planning.
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Minnesota Public Health Research to Action Network
The Minnesota Public Health Research to Action Network brings together practitioners, researchers, and elected officials who conduct public health systems and services research intended to help improve performance and health outcomes.
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Public Health Workforce
OPI helps to improve the capacity of the existing Public Health Workforce, and to attract new talent to the field of public health.
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State Community Health Services Advisory Committee (SCHSAC)
The State Community Health Services Advisory Committee (SCHSAC) advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Health on matters relating to the development, funding, and evaluation of community health services in Minnesota.