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For a healthy Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health protects, maintains and improves the health of all Minnesotans.
New & Noteworthy
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Learn about early signs, symptoms and risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementias.
Alzheimer's Disease
Wildfire smoke season is here
Find information on wildfire smoke, air quality, and health, including a new tip sheet on things you can do to stay safe when the air turns smoky.
Wildfire Smoke
Protect yourself from mosquito bites
A variety of diseases may be spread by mosquitoes in Minnesota. Learn how to protect yourself.
Vectorborne Disease

Read our Statewide Health Assessment

Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations
Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations

Team Spotlight

The Office of American Indian Health and Tribal Relations was created in 2023 to improve the health and wellbeing of American Indian communities across Minnesota and ensure Tribal and urban American Indian communities are represented in all of Minnesota’s public health initiatives.

Letter from the Commissioner

The public health professionals who work with me — and in partnership with Minnesota counties, Tribal nations, health care and community-based organizations — are passionate about our mission of protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

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