Visit the Eco Experience building to learn about where your drinking water comes from – whether you are on public drinking water or private wells, your water may come from underground or from lakes or rivers. Pump water from an underground aquifer and see what happens as water moves from below ground through a public water system! #MnStateFair #EcoExperience
Minnesota Department of Health
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St. Paul, MN 41,086 followers
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Minnesota’s public health system is known as one of the best in the nation. It's built upon a strong partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), local public health agencies, tribal governments and a range of other organizations. MDH's mission is to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. It has about 1,500 employees and an annual budget of approximately $500 million in state, federal and fee-based funds.
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http://www.health.state.mn.us
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625 Robert St N
St. Paul, MN 55155, US
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We’re staying cool at the Minnesota State Fair! Visit mn.gov/heat for tips on how to stay one step quicker than the summer heat. #StayCoolMN
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Did you know that our food inspectors walk the fairgrounds daily making sure every food vendor meets health standards to operate and serve your favorite fair food? It's how we help Minnesotans stay safe while having fun at the state fair! #MnStateFair #FoodSafety #ThisIsEhMn
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Register for this listening session in honor of #FolicAcidAwarenessWeek at https://lnkd.in/gdxpEG-H
In honor of Folic Acid Awareness Week, we invite you to a free virtual podcast listening session featuring Dr. Elisabeth Marnik—scientist, educator, and science communicator/influencer (@ScienceWhizLiz on Instagram)—as she joins The MotherToBaby Podcast for a myth-busting conversation on folic acid. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM ET 💸 Cost: FREE – but advance registration is required - click here: https://lnkd.in/gdxpEG-H Dr. Marnik breaks down the science of folic acid, explains the critical timing for supplementation, and addresses some of the most common (and dangerous) myths circulating online—including whether folic acid is "toxic," what the MTHFR gene really means, and how to respond to social media misinformation. This is open to the general public! Whether you’re a healthcare provider, educator, or advocate, this episode offers evidence-based insights and practical talking points to help support patients during preconception and pregnancy. 🎧 We’ll listen together, then open the floor for a short discussion and Q&A. Reserve your spot now and join us as we bring folic acid awareness to the forefront.
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Nominations are still open for the 2025 Minnesota Rural Health Awards! Please make your nominations by Tuesday, September 30, for the Hero, Team, or Lifetime Achievement Award at bit.ly/ruralhealthawards. Nominees can have contributed to rural health in any capacity—in a paid position or as a volunteer, as a health care provider or administrator, through policy development or in practice. Areas of impact could include, but are not limited to, health care and health programs, rural health policy, legislation, rural health equity, improved patterns of health care delivery, cooperative efforts, achieving efficiencies to avoid duplication of services and reach common goals, education, and the lasting impact on people and areas served. The 2025 award recipients will be announced on National Rural Health Day (November 20) and honored during an in-person event (details TBA).
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Join the Health Regulation Division (HRD) Call Center Unit as a Customer Services Specialist where you'll be the first point of contact, helping to identify customer needs, provide technical assistance, and route inquiries to the appropriate Health Regulation Division staff or external agencies. Your commitment to delivering excellent customer service will be essential to the success of our team and mission. In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you’ll play a key role in providing responsive and high-quality support to a diverse range of external customers—including regulated providers, government partners, and members of the public—via phone, email, and fax. To view full job posting and apply for this position, visit https:/mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and search on Job ID 87685.
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🦟 Mosquito alert! They're out in full force this summer — and Minnesota is seeing an increase in West Nile virus. Protect yourself and your loved ones from bites: ✅ Wear EPA-registered insect repellent (safe even if you're pregnant or breastfeeding!) ✅ Be extra cautious at dawn and dusk — prime mosquito hours ✅ Cover up with long sleeves and pants when you can Stay safe, stay bite-free. 💪 Learn more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g6vS5SV3 #MosquitoSeason #WestNileVirus #MNHealth #ProtectYourself
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Minnesota has seen an increase in tuberculosis cases since 2020, but the disease remains much less prevalent than elsewhere in the world, where it is the deadliest infectious disease. Learn more about tuberculosis and how it is combated by health care providers working in tandem with the Minnesota Department of Health: https://lnkd.in/gvXVndqg
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Are your kids ready? This back-to-school season, make sure your student is up-to-date on all the vaccines they need. Talk to your health care provider. Visit https://lnkd.in/gN3thrDs for more information. #NIAM2025 #ImmunityCommunity #iVax2protect
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month, and we’re hosting a series of free webinars to talk about suicide prevention and mental wellbeing. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/g_AmFsw9 #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouMatterMN
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