Minnesota Department of Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Every individual, family, organization, and community can promote mental health and well-being. For example, practicing gratitude and savoring are two individual exercises from Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program that can enhance our positive experiences in life. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gUh3e_Wa #YouMatterMN

Join the International Women's Screening Day event to receive breast and cervical cancer screening. The event is hosted by several public health organizations and will include swag bags, refreshments, interpreters, and free parking. Located at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Call the Sage Program (1-888-643-2584) prior to attending to find out if you’re eligible for a free mammogram or pap test and mention Promo Code STF6.

Myth or Fact: People with #asthma should not play sports or exercise. This is a Myth! All people need to exercise to stay healthy. It is important that a player’s asthma is under control and that they follow the treatment plan set by their health care provider. Our online community course Athletes and Asthma: The Community Coach’s Role is designed for youth sport coaches coaching kids playing sports or participating in other activities at any level, in grades K-12. Start the course here at athletesandasthma.mn.gov #asthma #kNOwAsthma #AQAW

How can we deliver excellent, high-quality patient care when we are ignoring our own mental and physical health needs? Join us at Learning Days May 16 in St. Cloud and learn how Southside Community Health Services built an employee wellness program by encouraging employees to use the very same advice we provide our patients. https://bit.ly/4auwlqq

Our air in Minnesota is usually healthy to breathe. But like the weather, local air quality conditions can vary from day to day. Hot, sunny days associated with our warming climate can increase harmful ground-level ozone. And breathing smoke from wildfires – which are becoming larger and more frequent in the U.S. and Canada due in part to climate change – can make us sick. Knowing the air quality in our community can help us better plan our daily activities and protect our health. Go to AirNow.gov to check the air where you are and for steps to protect your health. More information at https://lnkd.in/gziRbNCf

Thank you Minnesota Twins for championing #MentalHealth and the importance of Minnesotans taking care of themselves and others!

Happy Nurses Week! Thank you to the amazing nurses who assist in screening the tiniest Minnesotans! You make such a difference in the lives of Minnesota families. #NursesWeek2024 #NursesMakeTheDifference https://lnkd.in/gtFfrA5H

Great learning opportunity for all public health professionals! The University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health, in collaboration with our Emergency Preparedness and Response Division, is offering self-paced e-learning courses like Legal Basis for Public Health Law and Psychological First Aid: A Community Supported Model. Designed for working professionals, the courses are free and open to anyone who is looking to earn Continuing Education Units at their own pace. In addition to e-learning courses, instructional games and simulations are also available for an interactive learning experience. These interactive scenarios provide opportunities to apply knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and practice decision-making. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKanJPuu

Did you know weight stigma in healthcare negatively affects both physical and mental health, leading to healthcare avoidance, medical errors, disordered eating and cardiometabolic disturbances? Join us at Learning Days May 16 in St. Cloud and learn from experts at St. Paul – Ramsey County Public Health and Confluence Counseling about the benefits of weight inclusive health care. Receive information on creating weight inclusive healthcare environments and gain a better understanding of how to support patients in larger bodies. https://bit.ly/4auwlqq

Join MDH Project Firstline and recognize World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5! We will offer additional sessions of our MDH Project Firstline Table Talk: Hand Hygiene training on May 14 & 15, where you can learn more about how hand hygiene helps prevent the spread of germs in health care facilities. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g3Qf5JaQ