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SubjectMDH and other AgenciesContact
Abandoned dumpsEnvironmental Health651-201-4899
Abandoned wellsEnvironmental Health651-201-4600
health.wells@state.mn.us
Abortion reporting statisticsCenter for Health Statistics651-201-5945
Abstinence educationChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Accidents (deaths)Center for Health Statistics651-201-5813
AcupunctureMinn. Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
Adolescent healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Adoption (birth records)Dept. of Human Services;
Office of Vital Records		651-431-2000

651-201-5970
Advisory council hearing instrument dispenserHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Advisory council maternal and child healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Advisory council plumbing/examDepartment of Labor & Industry651-284-5031 (individuals)
651-284-5034 (business
contractor licenses)
Advisory council wells and boringEnvironmental Health651-201-4600
Agriculture (general)Minnesota Department of Agriculture651-201-6000
Agriculture, food inspectionAgriculture651-201-6027
Agriculture, consumer informationAgriculture800-535-4555
Agriculture, plant/poison ivy informationUniversity of Minnesota612-624-1222
Aging boardMinnesota Board on Aging (DHS)651-431-2500, or
800-882-6262
AIDS case reports/science info.Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
AIDS hotlineAIDSLINE612-373-2437, or
800-248-2437
AIDS prevention programsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Air cleanersEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Air contaminants complaintsMPCA651-296-6300
Air pollution (asbestos)Minn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Air - complaintsMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Air - formaldehydeEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Air - Clean Indoor Air ActEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Air - indoor airEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Air - Minn. complaints - industrialMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-7300
Air - Minnesota private homesEnvironmental Health651-201-4620
Alcohol/drug abuse counselors licensingMinnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy651-201-2756
Alcohol, drugs, and addictionsMinn. Dept. of Human Services651-431-2460
Alcohol/drug abuse advisory councilHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5396
health.drugodprev@state.mn.us
Alcohol/drug testing in workplaceMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry651-284-5005
Alcohol, exposed during pregnancyChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Alcohol/drug abuse preventionHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5396
health.drugodprev@state.mn.us
Alternative health care practiceHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Alzheimer's and related dementias 651-201-5400
Alzheimer's AssociationAlzheimer's Assoc.800-272-3900
AmbulanceEmergency Medical Services Board651-201-2801
AmebiasisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Animal bitesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Animal healthMinnesota Board of Animal Health651-296-2942
Animal control, St. Paul only (others, contact your city officials)St. Paul
Your city		651-645-3953
Your city officials
AnthraxInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
AntibioticInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Apartment complaints/inspectionsCity HallCity Inspector
Apartment/landlord complaintsTenants Union651-221-0501 (St. Paul)
612-673-3003 (Minneapolis)
Arsenic (private well water)Well Management651-201-4600
Arsenic (public water supply)Drinking Water Protection651-201-4700
ArthritisHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-3892
Asbestos and lead complianceEnvironmental Health651-201-4620
Asbestos in the workplaceMinnesota OSHA651-284-5050
Assistance paying for medical treatmentMDH Managed Care  651-201-5100
Assisted livingHealth Regulation651-201-4200
AsthmaHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5909
health.asthma@state.mn.us
Athletic trainerMinnesota Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
Attorney general officeAttorney General's Office651-296-3353
AudiologistsHealth Regulation651-201-4200
BabesiosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Background checks (nursing homes)Health Regulation651-201-4200
Bacteria (general nonspecific bacteria)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
BeachesEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Behavioral risk factor surveillance surveyCenter for Health Statistics651-201-5996
BioterrorismInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Bird droppingsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Birth certificatesOffice of Vital Records and from any local registrar office: years 1900 to present. NO WALK-IN SERVICE.
Minnesota records before 1900 are available from the Minnesota Historical Society and/or the local registrar office in the county where the birth occurred.		651-201-5970
Birth certificates - born in Ramsey CountyRamsey County651-266-1333
Birth controlChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Birth/death statisticsCenter for Health Statistics651-201-3880
Birth defects information systemsChild and Family Health-Children and Youth with Special Health Needs651-201-3650
Blastomycosis (lung or skin lesions)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Blind, services forMinnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development651-539-2300
Bloodborne pathogens (workplace)Minnesota OSHA (Dept. labor and industry)651-284-5050
Blood banks, complaints and regulationFood and Drug Administration Minneapolis612-334-4100
Blood pressure controlHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5400
health.heart@state.mn.us
Blue-green algae toxicityEnvironmental Health651-201-4906
Boat toiletsDept. of Natural Resources651-296-6157
888-646-6367
Body artHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Boiler operators licenseLabor and Industry651-284-5080
Bone density scanning
(sliding fee scale)		Portico Healthnet (Ramsey & Hennepin Counties)651-489-2273
Bone marrow donationRefer to personal doctor, webSearch individual programs,
like Mayo, U of MN, etc.
BotulismInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Breast/cervical cancer screening (SAGE program)Health Promotion & Chronic Disease888-643-2584
BreastfeedingChild and Family Health651-201-4444
BrucellosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Bug bitesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Business licensing office, smallMinnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development651-259-7114, or
800-657-3858
CMV (Cytomegalovirus)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
CampgroundsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
CampylobacterInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
CannabisOffice of Cannabis Management651-539-5000
Outside Twin Cities metro only:
844-879-3381
Cancer controlHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5600 or
888-643-2584
Cancer statistics, deathsMinn. Center for Health Statistics651-201-3880
Cancer registry, reported casesMinnesota Cancer Reporting System (MCRS)651-201-5900
Carbon dioxide detectors (indoor air)Environmental Health651-201-4601
Carbon monoxide, cars/trafficMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Carbon monoxide, poisoning: indoors (indoor air)Environmental Health651-201-4601
Case mix reviewHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Cat-scratch disease (Bartonella)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Center for Health PromotionHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5400
Certificate of Free SaleAgriculture651-201-6630
Chemical abuseDept. of Human Services651-431-2460
Chemical dependency counselor, licensingMinnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy651-201-2756
Chemical exposure: non-workplaceEnvironmental Health651-201-4899
Chemical, physical, infections employee, hazardous materials hotlineNational Poison Center800-222-1222
Chancroid (haemophilus parvum)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
ChickenpoxInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
ChiggersInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Child abuse/neglect reportingYour county human servicesDial 911 if an emergency
Child and family healthChild and Family Health651-201-3589
Child care/school healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Child health and health screeningChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Child protection systemDept. of Human Services651-431-4661
Child safety seatPublic Safety651-201-7000
Child/teen checkup trainingChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Children's campsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Children's healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Children with special health needsChild and Family Health651-201-3650, or
800-728-5420
Chiropractic examiners licensingMinnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners651-201-2848
Chlamydia (chlamydia trachomatis)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Chlamydia psittaciInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Cholera (Vibrio cholerae)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Clean Indoor Air ActEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
ClearinghouseManaged Care651-201-5178, or
800-657-3793
C.L.I.A., Clinical Lab Improvement ActHealth Regulation651-201-4120
Client Bill of RightsHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Climate changeEnvironmental Health651-201-4893
Clinic, public healthRamsey County651-266-1255
Clinic 555 (AIDS/STD testing)Ramsey County651-266-1255
Clinic referral, services provided on sliding fee scalePortico Healthnet651-489-2273
Clinical specimen receivingPublic Health Lab651-201-4242
CNA license (copies of)Nursing assistant registry651-215-8705, or
Minnesota only:
800-397-6124
COBRAManaged Care651-201-5178
Coccidioides (aka cocci: lives in sand in southern states like Arizona)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)Child and Family Health651-201-4404, or
800-657-3942
Complementary & alternative health care practiceHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Compliance/enforcement: air, water, wasteMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Comprehensive health care, MinnesotaBlue Cross/Blue Shield651- 662-5050, or
800-262-0823
Communications OfficeExecutive Office651-201-4989
Congenital rubellaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Consumer product complaints & informationU.S. Product Safety Commission800-638-2772
Consumer informationAttorney General's Office, Consumer Division651-296-3353
Contaminants in air, water, soil that affect health: First contact for the public with questions.Environmental Healt651-201-4899
Convenience store licensing & complaintsAgriculture651-201-6027
CosmetologyMinnesota Board of Cosmetology651-201-2742
Cover your cough postersInfectious disease (IDEPC)available online only:
Cover your cough
Coxsackie virusInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Crab liceInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Crematory, licensingHealth Regulation Mortuary Science651-201-4200
Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseaseInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
CryptosporidiumInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Day careDept. of Human Services651-296-3971
Dakota County (day care, child support)County651-891-7400
Dakota County (food stamps, welfare)County651-554-5611
Dead birds reporting (West Nile)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Deaf and hard of hearing, services forDept. of Human Services651-431-5940
Death certificatesOffice of Vital Records, from 1997 to present. Also available at all local registrar offices in the state. For deaths that occurred before 1997, records are available from MDH and the local registrar in the county where the death occurred.651-201-5970
Death statisticsCenter for Health Statistics651-201-3880
Deaths (unexplained)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
DengueInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Dental associationMinnesota Dental Association612-767-8400, or
800-950-3368
Dentists, hygienists & assistantsMinnesota Board of Dentistry612-617-2250
Diabetes
*American Diabetes Association
*International Diabetes Center		Health Promotion and Chronic Disease 651-201-5400
*800-342-2383 (MN only)
*612-993-3393
DiarrheaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Dietitians informationMinnesota Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsMinnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Contact Us
Dietitians licensingMinn. Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice651-201-2764
Diphyllobothrium (intestinal tapeworm infections of long duration)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
DiphtheriaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Diseases, illnesses, viruses: communicableInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Disposing of needlesMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Disqualified workers callsHealth Facilities Complaints651-201-4208
DNA testing (paternity)Minn. DHS651-431-2000
Divorce decree certificateCounty officesContact county office where divorce was granted
Doctors, physicians assistantsMinnesota Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
Domestic abuseMinnesota Day One Crisis Line866-223-1111
(24-hour hotline)
Donor cardsRed Cross612-871-7676
Doula registryHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Drinking water supply, publicEnvironmental Health651-201-4700
Drug prevention educationHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5396
health.drugodprev@state.mn.us
Drug program for seniors (Senior Linkage Line)Dept. of Human Services800-333-2433
EbolaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
EducationMinn. Dept. of Education651-582-8200
EhrlichiosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Electrology specialistsBoard of Cosmetology651-201-2742
Emergency medical servicesEMS Regulatory Board651-201-2800, or
800-747-2011
Emergency operations phone numbersEmergency Preparedness and ResponseEmergency Operations phone numbers
Emergency preparednessEmergency Preparedness and Response651-201-5700
Employee relations, Department ofMinn. Department of Management and Budget651-259-3750
Job line state jobsMinn. Department of Management and Budget651-259-3637
Employment verificationHuman Resources651-201-5770
EMT training programsEmergency Medical Services Regulatory Board651-201-2801, or
800-747-2011
EncephalitisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
EnterococcusInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Environmental health specialists/sanitariansEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Environmental sample receivingPublic Health Lab651-201-5300
EpidemiologyInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
EpiglottitisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E.coli)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Essential community providersManaged care systems651-201-5100, or
800-657-3916
Family home visiting programChild and Family Health651-201-4090
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Minn. Management & Budget insurance program651-201-8000
Family planningChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Father's adoption registryMinn. Fathers' Adoption Registry  - Office of Vital Records651-201-5970
Fetal death reports (stillbirth)Office of Vital Records651-201-5970
Fifth diseaseInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Financial aidHigher Ed. Bd.651-642-0538
Financial MDH payment questionsFinancial Management651-201-5241
First aid training/certificationRed Cross800-RED-CROSS
855-753-0213
First call for help, information/referralsUnited Way 211800-543-7709
Local: 651-291-0211
First responderEMS Regulatory Board651-201-2800, or
800-747-2011
Fish - environment contaminationEnvironmental Health651-201-4911
Fish consumption guidelinesEnvironmental Health651-201-4911
Fleas, lice, etc.Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
FluInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
FluoridationEnvironmental Health651-201-4678
Fluoride varnishHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-3538
Follow Along Program (Minnesota children and youth with special health needs)Child and Family Health651-201-3650, or
800-728-5420
Food bought in grocery stores complaintsMinn. Department of Agriculture651-201-6027

Call if store is in Hopkins, Edina, Richfield, Golden Valley, Maplewood; otherwise, contact city or county health department. Moorhead and St. Cloud: contact city health dept.
Food compliance, food testing questionsMinn. Department of Agriculture651-201-6027
Food, beverage and lodging (food stands/concession) establishment licensing and complaintsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Food and Drug Admin.Federal Drug Administration612-334-4100
Food equipmentEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Food irradiation, food safety centerEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Food managersEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Food poisoningInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Food sanitation (inspection)Environmental Health651-201-4500
Food stampsCounty social serviceCounty social service office in your home county
Food testing -labMinn. Department of Agriculture651-201-6010
Foodborne illness hotlineInfectious disease (IDEPC)877-366-3455, in Minnesota
Foreign travel immunization informationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention800-232-4636
FormaldehydeEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Freedom to Breathe ActEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Funeral homes/morticiansHealth Regulation Mortuary Science651-201-4200
Garbage complaints - Twin Cities metroLocal governmentsContact local government office
Garbage complaints - outside Twin Cities metroMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300, or
800-657-3864
Garbage, licensed establishments, restaurantsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
GiardiasisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
GonorrheaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Grocery stores, bakeries, meatMinn. Department of Agriculture651-201-6027
GroundwaterEnvironmental Health651-201-4600
Haemophilus influenzae (Hib)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Hand, foot and mouth disease (Coxsackie virus)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Hand washing signs, requests/complaintsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Handicapped access bathrooms in homesDepartment of Labor and Industry651-284-5012, or
800-657-3944
Handicapped (disability), councilMinnesota Council on Disability651-361-7800 (VRS)
Toll-free: 800-945-8913 (VRS)
Handicapped parking permitsMinn. Dept. of Public Safety651-296-6911
Hansen's disease (leprosy)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
HantavirusInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Hardship waiverDept. of Human Services651-582-1936
Hazardous waste community relationsEnvironmental Health651-201-4897
Hazardous waste disposal informationMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300, or
800-657-3864
Hazardous waste disposal, home or business: Twin Cities metroLocal governmentContact local government office
Hazardous waste sitesEnvironmental Health651-201-4899
Head liceInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Health Alert NetworkCenters for Health Equity and Community Health/Emergency Preparedness and Response651-201-5735
Health Care Directive formsMinnesota Board on Aging651-431-2500, or
800-882-6262
Health care facilities complaintsHealth Regulation651-201-4200, or
800-369-7994
Health care facilities licensing & regulationsHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Health Care HomesHealth Policy651-201-4520
Health Economics ProgramHealth Policy651-201-4520
Health impact assessment (HIA)Environmental Health651-201-4893
Health information policyHealth Policy651-201-4520
Health insurance consumer informationManaged Care651-201-5178
Health Occupations ProgramHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Health professional shortage area (HPSA)Health Policy651-201-3838
Health, ethnic and racial disparity dataCenter for Health Equity651-201-3880
Hearing (newborns)Newborn Screening651-201-5467
health.newbornscreening@state.mn.us
Hearing & vision screeningChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Hearing instrument dispenser certificationHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Helicobacter pyloriInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
HemophiliaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
HepatitisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Hennepin public healthHennepin County Public Health612-348-5618
Herpes (oral, genital)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Herpes zosterInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
High blood pressureHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5400
health.heart@state.mn.us
Higher education boardOffice of Higher Education651-642-0567
HIPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)Health Policy651-201-5178, or
800-657-3793
Histoplasmosis (bird/bat droppings)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
HMO complaintsManaged Care651-201-5100
800-657-3916
Home care complaintsHealth Regulation651-201-4200, or
800-369-7994
Home care licensingHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Home schoolingMinn. Department. of Education651-582-8572
Hospital complaintsHealth Regulation651-201-4200, or
800-369-7994
Hospital rate reviewDept. of Human Services651-431-2000
TTY/TDD service: 800-627-3529
Hospital/surgical center/diagnostic imaging financial and services InformationHealth Economics Program651-201-3575
Hotels/motelsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Housing complaintsLocal city hallLocal city hall
Housing with servicesHealth Regulation651-201-4200
HPSA (Health professional shortage area)Health Policy651-201-3838
Human Resources, MDHHuman Resources651-201-5770
Human Services, Minn. Department ofDept. of Human Services651-431-2000
Human trafficking (Safe Harbor)Health Promotion and Chronic Disease651-201-5492
health.safeharbor@state.mn.us
HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Immigration informationU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office612-876-3397
Immunizations/vaccines:
immunization hotline (clinic vaccine orders for children)		Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5503, or
800-657-3970
ImpetigoInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Indoor air quality:
business/homes/schools		Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA);
Labor & Industry;
Environmental Health		651-284-5050

651-201-4601, or
800-798-9050
Industrial hygienist, licensingMinn. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)651-284-5050
877-470-6742
Infant and child healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Infant mortalityChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Infectious diseasesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
InfluenzaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
INHInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Injury & violence preventionHealth Promotion and Chronic Disease651-201-5484, or
651-201-5440
health.injuryprevention@state.mn.us
Inorganic chemistryPublic Health Lab651-201-5300
International travel informationMinn. Dept. of Health;
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention		651-201-5414
800-232-4636
Interpreter roster, spoken language medical interpretingHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Interpreter, sign languageDept. of Human Services800-657-3663 voice or your preferred relay service, or
651-964-1514 video phone
Insurance companies: *regulation of
*self insurance		Commerce651-539-1500
800-657-3602
Complaints: 651-539-1600
Insurance complaints (fully insured HMOs)Managed Care651-201-5100
Irradiation of food - informationEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
J-1 visaHealth Policy651-201-3830
Kawasaki syndromeInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Labor and Industry, Minn. Dept. ofLabor & Industry651-284-5000
Labor standards, policy questionsLabor & Industry651-284-5005
Labor - fee employment agenciesLabor & Industry651-284-5050
Labor - hotlineLabor & Industry1-800-342-5354
Labor - investigative servicesLabor & Industry651-297-5797
Labor - minimum wageLabor & Industry651-284-5075
Labor - occupation safety healthLabor & Industry651-284-5050
Labor - worker's compensationLabor & Industry651-284-5005
Laboratories, environmental accreditationEnvironmental Health651-201-5324
Lab:
inorganic chemistry
metals
organic chemistry
radiation
water microbiology		Public Health Lab651-201-5300
Laboratories:
clinical
enteric
microbiology
rabies
tuberculosis
virus/immunology		Public Health Lab651-201-4242
LandfillsMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Lead:
abatement
in people
testing, home visits		Environmental Health651-201-4620
Lead in waterEnvironmental Health651-201-4700
Legionellosis (Legionnaire's disease)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
LeishmaniasisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Leprosy (Hansen's disease)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
LeptospirosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Lice, fleas, ticks, etc.Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
ListeriaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Living willBoard on Aging800-333-2433
Loan forgivenessHealth Policy651-201-3870
Local public healthCommunity Health651-201-3880
Local water plansEnvironmental Health651-201-4700
Long COVIDHPCD651-201-5900 
health.longcovid@state.mn.us
Lyme diseaseIDEPC651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Mad cow disease (BSE, CJD)IDEPC651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
MalpracticeMinn. Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
MalariaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Mammograms, information
screening (Sage program)		Health Promotion and Chronic Disease888-643-2584
Managed care systemsHealth Policy651-201-5100
Mantoux testingInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Mantoux testing (home health care requirements)Health Regulation651-201-4200
Manufactured home parksEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Marriage board:
licensing
information		Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy612-617-2220
Hearing/speech relay:
800-627-3529
Marriage:
certificates
licenses
information - searches		County courthouseCounty courthouse
Massage therapistsCity/countyCity/county
Message therapy complaintsHealth Regulation Health Occupations Program651-201-4200
Maternal and child healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task ForceChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Mattress resaleAttorney General's Office - Consumer Division651-296-3353
800-657-3787 (outside the Twin Cities)
800-627-3529 (Minnesota Relay)
Measles, mumpsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
MetalsPublic Health Lab651-201-5300
Media inquiries, relating to healthCommunications651-201-4989
Medicare, informationDepartment of Commerce651-539-1500
Medical assistance (Medicaid)Dept. of Human Services651-431-2670, or
800-657-3739
Medical cannabisOffice of Cannabis Management, Division of Medical Cannabis651-201-5598, or 
844-879-3381 
Medical home (Minn. Children with Special Health Needs Section)Child and Family Health651-201-3650
Medical practice licensingMinn. Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
Medical recordsManaged Care651-201-5178
Medical administration in schoolsChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Medication aidsHealth Regulation651-201-4127
MeningitisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
MeningococcemiaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Mental health practitioner, unlicensed & complaintsHealth Regulation612-617-2100, or
800-657-3959
MERCHealth Policy651-201-3566
Meth LabsEnvironmental Health651-201-4899
Microblading, tattooHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Midwives, certified nurseBoard of Nursing612-317-3000
Minn. Adult Abuse Reporting CenterMinn. Department of Human Services844-880-1574
Minn. Adverse Health Care Events Reporting ActHealth Policy651-201-3564
Minneapolis Health & Family SupportMinneapolis Health Department612-673-2301
Minor consent (health care)Child and Family Health651-201-3650
Minority statisticsCenter Health Statistics651-201-5954
Minnesota Board on AgingMinnesota Board on Aging651-431-2500
MinnesotaCareDept. of Human Services651-297-3862, or
800-657-3672
Minn. Family Investment Program (MFIP), welfare reformDept. of Human Services;
Local/tribal human services		651-431-2000
TTY/TDD service: 800-627-3529, or
contact your county/ tribal human services office
Minnesota Father's Adoption RegistryMinn. Father's Adoption Registry (Office of Vital Records)651-201-5970
Minnesota pregnancy risk assessment
provider help desk (providers)		Dept. of Human Services Provider Resource Center651-431-2700, or
800-366-5411
TTY: 711 or 800-627-3529
Minnesota pregnancy risk assessment (recipients)Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)800-723-2712
Minnesota Student SurveyMinn. Department of Education651-582-8488
Psychological associationMinn. Psychological Association952-928-4657
Minnesota tobacco helpQUITPARTNER Services800-784-8669
Mobile home parksEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Mold/moistureEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Monkey bitesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
MononucleosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Maternal and Child HealthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Mortuary scienceHealth Regulation651-201-4200
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
77-676-5414
MumpsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
MycobacteriaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Needle disposalMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Net study (background checks)Dept. of Human Services651-431-6620
Newborn screeningPublic Health Lab651-201-5467
No smoking lawEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Norwalk virusInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Nursing Assistant RegistryHealth Regulation651-215-8705, or
800-397-6124
Nursing home administration licenseBoard of Executives for Long Term Services & Supports651-201-2730
Nursing home facilities complaintsHealth Regulation651-201-4200, or
800-369-7994
Nursing home facilities licensingHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Nursing, RN/LPN licensingBoard of Nursing612-317-3000
NutritionHealth Promotion and Chronic Disease651-201-5409
Nutrition assistance program for seniors Women, Infants and Children (WIC)651-201-4422
Nutritionist licensingDietetics612-617-2175
OASIS technical helplineHealth Regulation651-201-3817
OASIS clinical help lineHealth Regulation651-201-4314
Occupational therapist licensingMinn. Board of Occupational Therapy612-548-2179
Office of Medical Cannabis (former MDH office)Office of Cannabis Management, Division of Medical Cannabis651-201-5598, or
844-879-3381
Ombudsman for older MinnesotansOffice of Ombudsman for Long-term Care651-431-2555
Toll-free: 800-657-3591
OphthalmologistMinn. Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
Optometry licensingMinnesota Board of Optometry651-201-2762
Oral healthHealth Promotion & Chronic Disease651-201-5400
health.oral@state.mn.us
Organic chemistryPublic Health Lab651-201-5300
OSHA (St. Paul)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)651-284-5050
OsteopathBoard of Medical Practice612-617-2130
ParamedicsMinnesota Emergency Medical Service Regulatory Board651-201-2800
Parasites/parasitologyInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Parvovirus (Fifth disease)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Part C, early intervention/identification of children with special needsChild and Family Health651-201-3650
PassportsRamsey County651-266-1333
Patient's Bill of RightsHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Payments questionsFinancial Management651-201-5241
Personal care assistantDept. of Human Services651-431-2700
Pertussis (whooping cough)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Pesticides: spills, groundwater, fireMinn. Dept. of Agriculture651-201-6121
Pharmacy licensingMinnesota Board of Pharmacy651-201-2825
Physical therapistsMinnesota Board of Medical Practice612-627-5406
Physician assistantsMinnesota Board of Medical Practice612-617-2146
PinkeyeInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
PinwormsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
PKU testing/resultsPublic Health Lab651-201-5467
Plumbers/plumbing, exams/licensingDepartment of Labor & Industry651-284-5031
PneumoniaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Podiatric medicine licensingMinnesota Board of Podiatric Medicine(612) 548-2175
Poison controlMinnesota Regional Poison Center800-222-1222
PoliomyelitisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Positive alternativesChild and Family Health651-201-3581
PPD test for tuberculosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
PRAMSChild an Family Health800-723-2712
Prison, health inspectionsEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Psittacosis (from bird droppings)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Psychology licensingBoard of Psychology612-617-2230
Public Health LaboratoryPublic Health Lab651-201-5200
Purchasing: responding to solicitation/bidFinancial Management651-201-4640
Q feverInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
RabiesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Rabies laboratoryPublic Health Lab651-201-4242
Radiation, general questionsEnvironmental Health651-201-4545
Radiation, transportationEnvironmental Health651-201-4545
Radiation; irradiation of foodEnvironmental Health651-201-4545
RadonEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Radiologic technologistsEnvironmental Health651-201-4545
Ramsey County: child supportRamsey County651-266-3344
Ramsey County: daycare, food stampsRamsey County651-266-4444
Ramsey County Public Health50 W. Kellogg (may get birth or death certificates from 1935 to present at front desk) 555 Cedar St.651-266-1333
651-266-1200
Rash illnessInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Recognition of parentage*Office of Vital Records
*Dept. of Human Services		*651-201-5970
*651-431-2000
Refugee and International HealthInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Reporting of disease by doctorsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Respiratory care practitionerMinn. Board of Medical Practice612-617-2130
Reye's syndromeInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Rheumatic feverInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Ring wormInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Rocky Mountain spotted feverInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
RotavirusInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Round wormInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
RSV (respiratory virus)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
RubellaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Office of Rural Health and Primary CareHealth Policy651-201-3838
(RHAC) Rural Health Advisory CommitteeHealth Policy651-201-3853
Rural health grantsHealth Policy651-201-3842
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Sage screeningHealth Promotion and Chronic Disease888-643-2584
Salmonellosis (salmonella)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
ScabiesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Scarlet feverInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
School cafeteria, complaints/plan reviewEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
School Readiness ProgramChild and Family Health651-201-3650
School health servicesChild and Family Health651-201-3650
ScoliosisChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Senior Linkage Line (drug program for seniors)Dept. of Human Services(800) 333-2433
Septic system disclosureMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Septic tanks plan reviewMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Sewage disposal plansMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Sexual violence preventionHealth Promotion and Chronic Disease651-201-5483
health.violenceprev@state.mn.us
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
STD Report CardsInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
STD/family planning hotlineMinn. Family Planning800-783-2287
Shaken baby syndromeChild and Family Health651-201-3650
ShigellosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Shingles (chickenpox, herpes zoster)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414
SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Partnership)Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives (OSHII) 651-201-5443
Sick building syndromeEnvironmental Health651-201-4601
Sickle Cell DiseaseChild and Family Healthhealth.cyshn@state.mn.us
SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)Child and Family Health651-201-3650
SmallpoxInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Smoke detectors (radiation hazards)Environmental Health651-201-4545
Smoking (nonsmoking) programsTobacco Prevention & Control651-201-3535
Social SecurityAdministration800-772-1213
Social workerBoard of Social Work612-617-2100
888-234-1320
Speech language pathologistHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Spider bitesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Stachybotrys (mold)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Staphylococcal aureus (staph-skin lesions, boils, infected lacerations)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Stillbirth certificatesOffice of Vital Records651-201-5970
Strep group A, BInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Substance abuse preventionHealth Promotion and Chronic Disease651-201-5396
Swimming pool complaints/licensedEnvironmental Health651-201-4500
Swimming pool regulation/construction (hot tubs/whirlpools)Environmental Health651-201-4500
Sterilization, of equipmentOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) St. Paul651-284-5050
Suicide preventionHPCD651-201-5000 
If you need free and confidential support, call the 
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 
Supplemental nutrition programs (WIC & CSFP)Child and Family Health651-201-4444
Swimmer's itchInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
SyphilisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Syringe disposalMinn. Pollution Control Agency651-296-6300
Tanning bedsSt. Paul
local city/county
or FDA

651-266-8989

612-334-4100

TapewormInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Tattoo technician and piercer technicianHealth Regulation651-201-4200
Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)Dept. of Human Services651-431-2000
TTY/TDD service: 800-627-3529
Tenants UnionUnion651-221-0501 St. Paul
612-673-3003 Minneapolis
TetanusInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
TicksInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Tobacco use preventionTobacco Prevention & Control651-201-3535
Toxic shock syndromeInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
ToxoplasmosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Trained medication aidesHealth Regulation651-201-4127
Travel immunizationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
Trauma S=systemsHealth Policy651-201-3868
TrichinosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Tuberculosis (TB)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
TularemiaInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Typhoid feverInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
UCareUCare612-676-6500
Unemployment benefits, apply/information

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance

Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development

651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 877-898-9090
TTY users: 866-814-1252

651-259-7114

U.S. Health & Human Services (Wash., D.C.)Federal agency877-696-6775
VAERS (vaccine adverse events reporting)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Vaccinations/international travelInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Venereal diseasesInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
VeterinarianBoard of Veterinarian Medicine612-617-2170
Virus/immunologyPublic Health Lab651-201-4242
Vision and hearingChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Vital recordsOffice of Vital651-201-5970
Vulnerable adultsDept. of Human Services651-297-3984
Warts, genitalInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Washington CountyCounty651-439-3220
Water microbiology  Public Health Lab651-201-5300
Water softenersDepartment of Labor & Industry651-284-5889
Water testing for: wells along river
drinking water
lead and copper
municipal water supplies
wellhead protection		Environmental Health651-201-4700
Water testing:
near landfills		Environmental Health651-201-4899
Water testing:
wells
new wells
well water/drinking water		Environmental Health651-201-4600
West NileInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
Whooping cough (pertussis)Infectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
WIC, participantsChild and Family Health651-201-4444
WIC, vendor licensingChild and Family Health651-201-4444
Women's healthChild and Family Health651-201-3650
Women's right to knowChild and Family Health651-201-3580
Workforce dataHealth Policy651-201-3838
X-ray machines, certificationEnvironmental Health651-201-4545
Yellow feverInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414
YersiniosisInfectious disease (IDEPC)651-201-5414, or
877-676-5414

 

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