2024 News Releases
Dec. 23, 2024
Avoid norovirus over the holidays
Dec. 19, 2024
Updated guidelines aim to prevent first strokes
Dec. 16, 2024
Celebrating 50 years of safe drinking water
Nov. 25, 2024
Minnesota completes lead pipe inventory with one of the highest response rates in nation
Nov. 19, 2024
Rural health care professionals’ service to Greater Minnesota honored by MDH
Nov. 19, 2024
Washington County school nurse receives national immunization award
Nov. 18, 2024
E. coli cases in Minnesota linked to recalled organic carrots
Nov. 18, 2024
MDH highlights grantees’ work and free crib program to promote safe sleep for infants
Nov. 15, 2024
E. coli O157 infections linked to consumption of burgers from Twin Cities restaurants
Oct. 28, 2024
State leaders honor champions for the health of mothers and children
Oct. 25, 2024
MDH highlights family caregivers for Alzheimer’s month this November
Oct. 9, 2024
Preliminary data show a decrease in overdose deaths in 2023
Oct. 7, 2024
MDH releases draft action plan on drinking water and invites feedback
Sept. 27, 2024
State reports rare human death from rabies
Sept. 23, 2024
MDH study finds telehealth continues to benefit Minnesotans
Sept. 18, 2024
Southwest Minnesota partners collaborate to increase breast cancer screenings
Sept. 5, 2024
Health leaders celebrate 50 years of improved health and nutrition for Minnesota families
Sept. 4, 2024
MDH supports unprecedented amount of overdose prevention work across Minnesota
Aug. 28, 2024
Increasing measles cases in metro area highlight need for vaccination
Aug. 19, 2024
Award-winning Minnesota WIC program offers Nursing Nest for babies at the State Fair
Aug. 12, 2024
Evaluation shows Safe Harbor Program is succeeding in supporting at-risk youth
July 31, 2024
Preventable deaths by suicide declined in 2023
July 25, 2024
Health officials confirm three measles cases in metro area
July 23, 2024
Health leaders join together to address chronic kidney disease at Minnesota summit
July 22, 2024
Transfer and discharge delays continue to plague Minnesota mental health, substance use disorder patients
July 2, 2024
Nicotine dependence intensifies among Minnesota teens who vape
June 21, 2024
Flooding threatens private drinking water wells
June 20, 2024
Health officials tracking increase of animal tularemia cases
June 14, 2024
Public hearing set for June 27 on lowering newborn nursery level of care at North Memorial – Robbinsdale Hospital
June 14, 2024
MDH Office of African American Health holds launch celebration at the Capitol
June 12, 2024
Survey finds about half of Minnesota districts go without a school nurse
June 11, 2024
WIC pilots online shopping for participants
June 7, 2024
Health officials to hold public meetings in southeast Minnesota to discuss nitrate in drinking water
May 30, 2024
Reported adverse health events continued steady rise in Minnesota during 2023
May 29, 2024
MDH Office of American Indian Health holds launch celebration at the Capitol
May 24, 2024
Health officials confirm three measles cases in Anoka County siblings
May 23, 2024
Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to close due to significant financial and structural deficiencies
May 21, 2024
Minnesota families urged to join WIC to benefit from long-standing program offerings
May 16, 2024
Student winners announced for 2024 Minnesota Escape the Vape Video Challenge
May 2, 2024
MDH launches ‘Hear Her’ campaign to reduce pregnancy-related deaths
April 30, 2024
Public hearing set for May 14 on Lakewood Health System ending inpatient mental health services
April 25, 2024
New data shows slight dip in sexually transmitted infections in Minnesota
April 24, 2024
Innovative jail program to support children of incarcerated parents expands
April 19, 2024
Immunizations protect children from serious diseases, including measles
April 18, 2024
Salmonella cases linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s
April 17, 2024
Public hearing set for April 30 on Mahnomen Health Center transition to Rural Emergency Hospital
April 5, 2024
Health leaders release Minnesota Statewide Health Assessment
April 3, 2024
Minnesota’s uninsured rate hits all-time low despite coverage lapses, affordability concerns
March 25, 2024
Three out of four Minnesotans with prediabetes unaware they have it
March 22, 2024
Health officials update fish consumption guidance for Mississippi River south of metro
March 11, 2024
Minnesotans with private wells urged to test their drinking water for five common contaminants
March 7, 2024
MDH seeks partners for Emmett Till health and recovery project
Feb. 29, 2024
MDH finds proposed Nobis Rehabilitation Partners hospital is not in the public interest
Feb. 26, 2024
Minnesota begins screening newborns for Krabbe disease
Feb. 12, 2024
Health officials identify source of Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Grand Rapids
Jan. 26, 2024
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) added to Minnesota’s newborn screening panel
Jan. 25, 2024
Congenital syphilis cases reach highest number in decades
Jan. 25, 2024
Public hearing set for February 6 on Mayo New Prague ending labor and delivery services
Jan. 18, 2024
Public hearing set for January 30 on closure of Essentia Health-Fosston labor and delivery services
Jan. 11, 2024
Quit Partner Declares Inaugural ‘Minnesota Quitter’s Day’
Jan. 8, 2024
Two in five Minnesota homes have high radon levels posing cancer risks
Jan. 2, 2024
Salmonella case linked to Busseto Charcuterie Sampler
Jan. 4, 2024
Public hearing set for January 17 on closure of Sanford Bemidji inpatient rehabilitation unit