Center for Public Health Practice
The Center for Public Health Practice is located in the Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division. We work to build capacity and improve performance of Minnesota's state and local public health system. We provide leadership, technical assistance, consultation, planning, and performance measurement support to state and local partners. Learn more about us.
Frequently requested local public health resources
Assistance & workforce development
Contact your public health system consultant. Explore programs to recruit, train, and retain public health workers, including the Public Health Nursing Residency program.
Connect
Find a community health board or local department. Share ideas and opportunities through communities of practice and the CHS Mailbag.
Funding opportunities
Find support for public health initiatives through grants and funding.
Healthy Minnesota Partnership
Explore the partnership and the statewide health assessment and improvement framework.
Local Public Health Act
Explore the statute, grant funding, and annual reporting information.
Minnesota Partners in Public Health Conference
Attend and learn more about the annual conference.
Assessment & planning
Guidance and support for local public health on community health assessments and improvement plans (CHA/CHIP).
SCHSAC
Information for and about the State Community Health Services Advisory Committee.
System transformation
Key resources related to strengthening Minnesota's public health system and foundational public health responsibilities.
Tools & training
Access tools and publications, including the CHS Administration Handbook, Public Health and QI Toolbox.
About us
Learn more about the practice of public health in Minnesota.
Maps
Community health boards (PDF)
SCHSAC regions (PDF)
System consultant service regions (PDF)
Tribal nations sharing geography with Minnesota (PNG)
