Minnesota Department of Health

Stay cool, hydrated, and informed when it’s hot! Heat can affect anyone, but children, older adults, males ages 15 to 34, people who live alone, are pregnant, have medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease, work outdoors, or live in homes without air conditioning are more at risk for heat-related illnesses.  Check out our extreme heat page for tips to stay cool and visit the National Weather Service’s Heat Risk tool for daily heat forecasts.  https://lnkd.in/g5kGeuzQ https://lnkd.in/eSw73CNd #mnwx

Want to learn more about Model Plan for Lead Testing in Drinking Water in Early Care and Education Settings? Join us for a webinar on Tue, Jul 23,1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT. We will review the updated Model Plan, including results reporting for lead testing in drinking water, help facilities understand new results reporting requirements and process, and provide information on Minnesota Department of Health available resources.   Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_xaqYvF

This webinar will discuss how the 2025 PFAS in products prohibitions under Amara’s Law will affect retailers and manufacturers starting January 1, 2025, when 11 categories of consumer products must be free of intentionally added PFAS. Webinars later in 2024 will focus on the prohibitions' effects on consumers. Register for this webinar: https://lnkd.in/g-TXnHbT

The Private Well Class is a great source of information for private well and septic users. Check out their informational content including a variety of webinars related to private well drinking water quality and septic system basics at https://lnkd.in/g8P_3eAf.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be starting to screen for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) within the coming year. Before screening starts, MDH convenes workgroups with expertise across all areas of the newborn screening system - including primary care providers who work most intimately with families. Your experience and perspective caring for newborns and their families is a vital piece during this process. Time commitment (three virtual meetings this summer): August 12 1:00-2:30p.m., August 19 3:00-4:30p.m., and August 22 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Out of meeting time is limited to independent review of a few drafted materials in August (e.g., one-page fact sheets).   Interested in participating or need more information? Contact Maya Johnson at MDH by July 12, 2024: Email: maya.johnson@state.mn.usor Phone: 651-201-3927

The FBI and EPA are partnering up with communities all over the nation to increase cyber awareness in the water sector. To safeguard our essential water infrastructure, we are requiring community water systems conduct a cybersecurity assessment. Learn more about how MDH is helping communities take control of their cybersecurity and keep drinking water safe from cyber threats. https://lnkd.in/g_yZdXtZ

Join us along with the National Kidney Foundation Serving Minnesota for "Ending Disparities in Chronic Kidney Disease," a virtual summit on Wednesday, July 24 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. During the Summit, the National Kidney Foundation will launch their roadmap to improve the early testing, diagnosis, and management of chronic kidney disease, especially in communities disproportionately impacted by CKD. Join us to help make these recommendations a reality in our state. https://lnkd.in/g3PcHMGt

Thanks to the Minnesota Water Well Association (MWWA) for hosting an educational event showcasing different well drilling methods. Many of our staff were in attendance. The MWWA is one of our partners in protecting groundwater and public health and works with government agencies, communities, landowners, and industries to identify and solve problems associated with ground water use.

Minnesota is currently experiencing heavy flooding, and it's important to understand potential health risks. Floodwaters may contain harmful bacteria, chemicals, and sewage that can lead to illness. The best way to protect yourself is to stay out of the water.   Even shallow floodwaters can have strong currents, increasing the risk of accidents. Debris carried by floodwaters can cause injuries. Stay informed by following local authorities for updates.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmMux2RH   Check if your route is open and safe to travel: https://lnkd.in/g7xekq5d

🔬🧪 Science for the win! Jisun Haan’s poster, “Optimizing Outbreak Response – Harnessing Metagenomic and Whole Genome Sequencing Approaches for Bacterial Intoxication” won “Best Poster Award” at the 2024 Association of Public Health Laboratories. The poster was voted #1 out of 273 applicants! Not only was the poster visually appealing, but the research and approach also has the potential to save time and resources for Public Health Laboratories. Congratulations to Jisun and the Enterics Unit in the Infectious Disease Laboratory! Learn more about the great work done in the Infectious Disease Lab: https://lnkd.in/d3WCqgvG