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For a healthy Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health protects, maintains and improves the health of all Minnesotans.
New & Noteworthy
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Sage Screening Programs help keep Minnesotans healthy by improving access to breast and cervical cancer screening.
Breast Cancer
Our public health lab helps keep you safe every day
The scientists in the lab work behind the scenes to monitor the environment, detect diseases and, when necessary, respond to outbreaks. They provide an important line of defense for all of us.
Laboratory
Now is a great time to get a flu vaccine
Help protect yourself and your family from flu by getting vaccinated, covering your cough, washing your hands often, and staying home if sick.
Flu

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.

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