2019 News Releases
December 18, 2019
State receives $3.3 million to reduce lead, other health hazards in southeastern area homes
December 10, 2019
High school students get hands-on training in emergency medical response at unique camp
December 10, 2019
Five Minnesotans sickened by E. coli from salad kits linked to national outbreak
December 2, 2019
Medical cannabis program to add chronic pain, macular degeneration as qualifying conditions
November 27, 2019
MDH confirms illness associated with multi-state hepatitis A outbreak linked to blackberries
November 26, 2019
MDH lab finds vitamin E acetate in 2019 illicit vaping products but not in 2018 products
November 25, 2019
Health officials focusing statewide efforts to End HIV in Minnesota
November 22, 2019
Minnesota illness linked to national E. coli outbreak associated with romaine lettuce
November 20, 2019
Data show progress in Minnesota hospitals’ adoption of antibiotic stewardship practices
November 14, 2019
MDH launches asthma training for youth community coaches
November 6, 2019
Evaluation shows Safe Harbor Program is succeeding in supporting at-risk youth
November 1, 2019
Prepare to ‘fall back’ by checking home appliances, carbon monoxide detectors
October 30, 2019
State offering free lead testing, employment services to Water Gremlin workers
October 28, 2019
Lead health threats prompt MDH and DLI to ask court to halt Water Gremlin operations
October 17, 2019
2019 Minnesota Student Survey Results Released
October 16, 2019
Health officials confirm two more deaths from severe lung injuries associated with vaping
October 9, 2019
Health officials urge parents and hospitals to take action during Infant Safe Sleep Week
October 3, 2019
Minnesota public health advocates honored for leadership, impact and service
October 2, 2019
Student survey shows vaping rates up sharply
September 19, 2019
FluSafe facilities help protect patients from flu
September 17, 2019
MDH investigating E. coli O157 infections associated with Minnesota State Fair
September 12, 2019
Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies
September 12, 2019
Rising obesity rate puts more Minnesotans at risk for serious health conditions
September 6, 2019
Health officials report death in a patient hospitalized for vaping-related lung injury
September 5, 2019
Minnesota communities partner with MDH to host workshops on improving walkability
August 20, 2019
Health department State Fair booth focuses on a healthy school year for Minnesota students
August 20, 2019
New study finds Minnesota youth with asthma are more likely to vape
August 16, 2019
Update on Lake Nokomis E. coli outbreak
August 14, 2019
Health, Minneapolis parks officials close Lake Nokomis beaches after E. coli outbreak identified
August 13, 2019
Minnesota identifies severe lung injury cases among teens who reported vaping
August 8, 2019
Health officials declare hepatitis A outbreak among people with high-risk factors
July 29, 2019
MDH wins CDC grant to expand program for measuring children’s chemical exposures
July 25, 2019
New law bars use of e-cigarettes in most indoor workplaces, public places starting Aug. 1
July 18, 2019
MDH survey: most PTSD patients using medical cannabis report benefits
July 9, 2019
Preliminary 2018 data show decline in opioid deaths
July 1, 2019
Health officials warn of deceptive tactics in sales of some water treatment systems
June 27, 2019
MDH and partners honor rural Minnesota health care professionals
June 24, 2019
New study shows SHIP boosting Minnesota employers’ workplace wellness effort
June 11, 2019
New report traces health impacts of air pollution across Minnesota
May 30, 2019
Teens, young adults visit ER more than others for heat-related illnesses, new data review finds
May 29, 2019
Minnesota unveils plan to end HIV epidemic
May 7, 2019
State’s drinking water systems achieve high compliance with safety standards, report says
May 1, 2019
Study finds link in Minnesota between health care, poverty, race and premature death
April 30, 2019
Sexually transmitted diseases continued to increase in Minnesota in 2018
April 29, 2019
Southwest Minnesota nurse honored with CDC Childhood Immunization Champion award
April 23, 2019
Study details mercury exposure risks from use of skin-lightening creams, eating certain kinds of fish
April 18, 2019
New family home visiting grants to improve lives, save money in communities across state
April 12, 2019
Salmonella cases linked to pre-cut melon
April 8, 2019
Medical cannabis reduces severity of symptoms for some patients with cancer, according to new study
April 3, 2019
Health department issues new guidance values for two perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
March 26, 2019
Minnesota looking to expand on successful local strategy for fighting opioid crisis
March 20, 2019
Research work evaluates evidence of microbes in some public water supply wells
March 18, 2019
Health officials urging well users to protect private wells from potential flood contamination
March 18, 2019
2017 data show deaths continue to rise from opioids, alcohol and suicides in Minnesota
March 14, 2019
MDH releases new clinical care data for communities
March 1, 2019
Number of adverse health events up in 2018
February 28, 2019
Minnesota saw lower health care spending growth in 2016
February 28, 2019
Report estimates removing lead from drinking water could benefit state by $8 billion
February 15, 2019
State health officials investigating four Legionnaires’ cases associated with Crookston hotel
February 1, 2019
MDH and Alomere Health investigating Legionnaires’ cases associated with Alexandria hospital
January 31, 2019
State investigates air emissions at White Bear Township manufacturer
January 28, 2019
State Issues Consumer Advisory for Woody’s Pet Food Deli Raw Free Range Turkey Pet Food
January 15, 2019
New interactive map shows wide variations in home radon testing across Minnesota
January 4, 2019
New plan offers framework for prevention of sex trafficking among victims of all ages