2022 News Releases
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Nov. 30, 2022
Minnesota’s medical cannabis program adds new qualifying medical conditions
Nov. 17, 2022
Health officials call for renewed progress to combat antibiotic resistance
Nov. 16, 2022
Mapping tool connects Minnesotans with resources and services to safely manage pain
Nov. 15, 2022
MDH website gets new look
Nov. 14, 2022
Pediatricians emphasize the ABCs of safe sleep
Nov. 10, 2022
Innovative partnership connects kids and local farmers to promote healthy eating habits
Nov. 10, 2022
Rural health awards honor health care professionals serving Greater Minnesota
Oct. 27, 2022
Stroke care access improved across state
Oct. 5, 2022
Public hearing on Avera Granite Falls Health Center’s relocation of labor, delivery services set for Oct. 13
Sept. 29, 2022
Health officials concerned by increase in measles cases in state, potential for outbreak
Sept. 19, 2022
MDH highlights 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline during suicide prevention awareness month
Sept. 14, 2022
Appointments for bivalent booster vaccines available at state-run vaccination sites in Moorhead and Rochester
Sept. 12, 2022
MDH finds proposed Fairview Health Services and Acadia Healthcare mental health hospital in the public interest
Sept. 7, 2022
Appointments for bivalent booster vaccines available at state-run Mall of America and Duluth vaccination sites
Aug. 11, 2022
New study shows economic and social impact of excessive drinking in Minnesota
Aug. 4, 2022
First-ever Minnesota maternal mortality report reveals opportunities to prevent maternal deaths
Aug. 3, 2022
Pandemic challenges reflected in number of adverse health events in 2021
July 19, 2022
Gummies and chews available Aug. 1 for medical cannabis patients
July 14, 2022
State reports record drug overdose deaths in 2021
July 14, 2022
Minnesota joining other states to roll out 988 mental health crisis lifeline on July 16
July 1, 2022
Health officials cite need for awareness, prompt care as more monkeypox cases identified in state
June 29, 2022
Sharp rise in syphilis cases draws concern
June 27, 2022
Minnesota reports first case of monkeypox
June 22, 2022
Minnesota expands test-to-treat options and adjusts COVID-19 community testing network
June 19, 2022
Appointments open for vaccinating children under 5 at the Mall of America
June 14, 2022
Health officials confirm two cases of measles in Hennepin County siblings
June 13, 2022
MDH takes control of Pine Island nursing home to ensure residents’ safety
June 7, 2022
State rolls out dashboard showing PFAS monitoring results for drinking water
June 2, 2022
Public meeting set for June 9 on proposed mental health hospital in Saint Paul
June 1, 2022
State confirms illness associated with multi-state hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries
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