2022 News Releases
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May 11, 2022
Minnesota announces new Midway COVID-19 Community Testing site
May 6, 2022
Health officials ask parents to watch for signs of hepatitis in children, seek medical care
May 2, 2022
Public water systems, MDH keep quality water flowing while addressing major challenges
April 27, 2022
State’s laboratory professionals recognized with governor’s tour, proclamation at MDH
April 21, 2022
Minnesota’s uninsured rate hit historic low in 2021 but racial disparities increased
April 19, 2022
Winners announced for 2022 Escape the Vape youth video contest
April 14, 2022
New report shows many Minnesota mothers do not have paid leave to care for newborns
April 12, 2022
MDH report highlights need for retaining and recruiting health care workforce
April 8, 2022
COVID-19 treatments widely available for people at high risk of severe disease
April 6, 2022
Public hearing set for April 12 on planned closure, relocation of mental health services at St. Joseph’s
April 1, 2022
Consumers warned to avoid raw oysters from British Columbia linked to recent illnesses
March 29, 2022
Online Program to Order At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Tests Now Open
March 8, 2022
Low-income, diverse communities face greater health impacts from air pollution
March 1, 2022
Governor Walz Announces Minnesota College Scholarship Registration as part of ‘Kids Deserve a Shot’ Incentive Program
Feb. 23, 2022
MDH launches new way to locate naloxone
Feb. 17, 2022
MDH expands community COVID-19 rapid test distribution program
Feb. 16, 2022
Public hearing on Olivia Hospital’s relocation of labor, delivery services set for March 1
Feb. 14, 2022
MDH announces adjustments to COVID-19 community testing network
Feb. 9, 2022
MDH, local communities team up to study Minnesota children’s chemical exposures
Feb. 9, 2022
Public hearing on Cambridge Medical Center’s relocation of labor, delivery services set for Feb. 22
Feb. 2, 2022
Congenital cytomegalovirus approved for addition to newborn screening panel
Feb. 1, 2022
MDH adds new senior leader to accelerate progress toward health equity
Feb. 1, 2022
Dried plant available for medical cannabis patients in March
Jan. 27, 2022
MDH releases framework for addressing asthma in Minnesota
Jan. 20, 2022
Long-time MDH Infectious Disease Director Kris Ehresmann set to retire Feb. 2
Jan. 6, 2022
Twin City Gardens nursing home to close due to significant structural deficiencies
Jan. 5, 2021
Radon in Minnesota homes is a common and preventable cancer risk
