Regional Data Models

MDH staff shared how regional data models have helped increase increase data capacity statewide, and leads from the Southeast Regional Data Model and the Northwest 8 Public Health Hub about their journeys and successes developing their own regional data models.

Presenters: 

• Southeast Regional Data Model: 
  Tina Jordahl, Olmsted County Public Health
  Jenny Passer, Olmsted County Public Health
  Bri Ceaser, Houston County Public Health
  Tammy Fielder, Wabasha County Public Health
• Northwest 8 Public Health Hub: 
  Megan Hruby, Healthy Quin Counties
  Patrick Olson, Healthy Quin Counties
  Shraddha Adhikari, Norman-Mahnomen Public Health
• Minnesota Department of Heath: 
  Gabby Cahow, MDH Public Health Strategy and Partnership Division
  Kate Ebert, MDH Center for Public Health Practice

Questions: Contact the MDH Center for Public Health Practice.

Published: October 2025