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January 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM

News Release: MDH aligns immunization recommendations with professional medical associations; breaks with CDC recs

News Release: MDH aligns immunization recommendations with professional medical associations; breaks with CDC recs MDH aligns immunization recommendations with professional medical associations; breaks with CDC recs The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will now align all of its i…

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January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM

News Release: Quit Partner Marks Third Annual ‘Minnesota Quitter’s Day,’ Encouraging Minnesotans to Keep Quitting Commercial Tobacco

News Release: Quit Partner Marks Third Annual ‘Minnesota Quitter’s Day,’ Encouraging Minnesotans to Keep Quitting Commercial Tobacco Quit Partner Marks Third Annual ‘Minnesota Quitter’s Day,’ Encouraging Minnesotans to Keep Quitting Commercial Tobacco New campaign, ‘Easier Said Tha…

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January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM

NEW RFP - 2026 Summer Health Care Internship Grant Program

NEW RFP - 2026 Summer Health Care Internship Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: 2026 Summer Health Care Internship Grant Program Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Wednesday, Februar…

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December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM

News Release: Minnesota awarded $193 million for first year of Rural Health Transformation Program

News Release: Minnesota awarded $193 million for first year of Rural Health Transformation Program Minnesota awarded $193 million for first year of Rural Health Transformation Program The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be awarded more than $193 million for rural health car…

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December 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM

NEW RFP - Clinical Preparation for International Medical Graduates Grant Program

NEW RFP - Clinical Preparation for International Medical Graduates Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Clinical Preparation for International Medical Graduates Grant Program Letter of Intent to Apply…

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December 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM

NEW RFP - Quit Partner Ambassadors

NEW RFP - Quit Partner Ambassadors A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Quit Partner Ambassadors Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: Monday, December 29, 2025, 4 p.m. Central Time (strongly encouraged but not requi…

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December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM

News Release: As respiratory disease activity increases, health officials recommend vaccination

News Release: As respiratory disease activity increases, health officials recommend vaccination As respiratory disease activity increases, health officials recommend vaccination Experts recommend all eligible people get their flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines With an uptick in respirato…

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December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM

News Release: Minnesota champions for the health of mothers and children honored

News Release: Minnesota champions for the health of mothers and children honored Minnesota champions for the health of mothers and children honored The annual Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award honorees for 2025 are Teresa Freitag (Mankato), Mary Zaffke (Spring …

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December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM

News Release: Grant from Howard G. Buffett Foundation will strengthen statewide response to labor trafficking

News Release: Grant from Howard G. Buffett Foundation will strengthen statewide response to labor trafficking Grant from Howard G. Buffett Foundation will strengthen statewide response to labor trafficking The Howard G. Buffett Foundation has awarded Minnesota a nearly $9 million gra…

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December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM

News Release: 2025 Minnesota Student Survey results show improvements

News Release: 2025 Minnesota Student Survey results show improvements 2025 Minnesota Student Survey results show improvements Results point to state investments delivering promising returns for student health and wellbeing Today, state official released results from the 2025 Minnesot…

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December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM

NEW RFP - Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program

NEW RFP - Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026,…

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December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM

NEW RFP - Alzheimer's Awareness Grant

NEW RFP - Alzheimer's Awareness Grant A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Alzheimer's Awareness Grant Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: naApplication deadline: January 8, 2026, 11:59 P.M. CTEligible Applicants: …

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December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM

NEW RFP-Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team Development and Implementation Grant

NEW RFP-Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team Development and Implementation Grant A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Team Development and Implementation Grant Letter of Intent to App…

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November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM

News Release: Public hearing set for Dec. 2 on changes in services provided at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center 

News Release: Public hearing set for Dec. 2 on changes in services provided at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center  Public hearing set for Dec. 2 on changes in services provided at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center  The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will hold a publi…

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November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM

News Release: MDH highlights the ABCs of infant safe sleep for parents and those caring for babies

News Release: MDH highlights the ABCs of infant safe sleep for parents and those caring for babies MDH highlights the ABCs of infant safe sleep for parents and those caring for babies During Minnesota’s Infant Safe Sleep Week (Nov. 16-22), the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) wan…

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November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM

News Release: MDH announces Minnesota Rural Health Award winners

News Release: MDH announces Minnesota Rural Health Award winners MDH announces Minnesota Rural Health Award winners The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is recognizing four dedicated health care professionals and two organizations that have made significant contributions to the h…

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November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM

News Release: Multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula

News Release: Multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula Multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula One case has been reported in Minnesota; health officials advise throwing away or returning affected formula   The Centers for Disease Control…

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November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM

News Release: State health officials submit federal Rural Health Transformation Program application

News Release: State health officials submit federal Rural Health Transformation Program application State health officials submit federal Rural Health Transformation Program application Minnesota seeks $1 billion over five years In its capacity as Governor Tim Walz's designee, the Mi…

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November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM

NEW RFP - Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program

NEW RFP - Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Program Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Tuesday, Jan…

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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM

NEW RFP - 2025 Community Public Water System Fluoridation Equipment Competitive Grant Program

NEW RFP - 2025 Community Public Water System Fluoridation Equipment Competitive Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: 2025 Community Public Water System Fluoridation Equipment Competitive Grant Program…

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October 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM

NEW RFP - 2025 Hydration Station Competitive Grant Program

NEW RFP - 2025 Hydration Station Competitive Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: 2025 Hydration Station Competitive Grant Program Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Friday, November…

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October 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM

NEW RFP - Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program

NEW RFP - Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Friday, De…

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October 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM

NEW RFP - Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program

NEW RFP - Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Friday December 12…

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October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM

News Release: Officials launch state’s first Drinking Water Action Plan

News Release: Officials launch state’s first Drinking Water Action Plan Officials launch state’s first Drinking Water Action Plan Plan aims to ensure safe and sufficient drinking water for everyone in Minnesota Well-known threats such as arsenic, nitrate and lead now compete with new…

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October 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM

EHTB Advisory Panel Meeting Announcement - October 14, 2025

EHTB Advisory Panel Meeting Announcement - October 14, 2025 MN Environmental Health Tracking & Biomonitoring   Advisory Panel meeting to be held October 14 The Environmental Health Tracking and Biomonitoring programs at the Minnesota Department of …

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October 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM

NEW RFP - Home and Community-Based Services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program

NEW RFP - Home and Community-Based Services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgiveness Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Home and Community-Based Services Employee Scholarship Grant and Loan Forgive…

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October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM

New RFP - Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant

New RFP - Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Skin Lightening Products Public Awareness and Education Competitive Grant Intent to Apply dea…

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October 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM

News Release: New measles cases lead state health officials to issue reminders about immunization, travel and symptoms 

News Release: New measles cases lead state health officials to issue reminders about immunization, travel and symptoms  New measles cases lead state health officials to issue reminders about immunization, travel and symptoms  Minnesota confirms 10 new measles cases this week for a to…

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September 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM

MDH releases updated framework to address asthma in Minnesota

MDH releases updated framework to address asthma in Minnesota Your support is need to advance the goals in the framework advancing the goals in this Framework MDH releases updated framework to address asthma in Minnesota    Breathe Better Minnesota  Welcome to th…

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September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM

News Release: Minnesota launches ‘Be Cannabis Aware’ Campaign

News Release: Minnesota launches ‘Be Cannabis Aware’ Campaign Minnesota launches ‘Be Cannabis Aware’ Campaign New campaign provides cannabis facts, tips and tools for open conversations with youth and young adults The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has launched Be Cannabis Awar…

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September 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM

News Release: State health officials endorse COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from national medical associations

News Release: State health officials endorse COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from national medical associations State health officials endorse COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from national medical associations The department also issues standing order/protocol giving pharmacists th…

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September 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEW RFP - 988 Minnesota Lifeline Youth Peer Leader Grant

NEW RFP - 988 Minnesota Lifeline Youth Peer Leader Grant A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: 988 Minnesota Lifeline Youth Peer Leader Grant Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/a Application deadline: Friday, Oct…

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September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM

NEW RFP - Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant

NEW RFP - Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Fr…

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September 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM

NEW RFP - Community Clinic Grant Program

NEW RFP - Community Clinic Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Community Clinic Grant Program Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025, 4:30 P.M. CTEligib…

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September 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM

REVISED Application deadline date: Pediatric Mental Health Learning Collaborative

REVISED Application deadline date: Pediatric Mental Health Learning Collaborative A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Pediatric Mental Health Learning Collaborative Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplicati…

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September 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM

News Release: Public hearing set for Sept. 25 on two Allina Health service closures

News Release: Public hearing set for Sept. 25 on two Allina Health service closures Public hearing set for Sept. 25 on two Allina Health service closures Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus to consolidate addiction recovery services, Abbott Northwestern Hospital discontinues inpatient kidney…

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September 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM

NEW RFP - Stroke Team-Based Care

NEW RFP - Stroke Team-Based Care A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Stroke Team-Based Care Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30 P.M. CTEligible Applicants…

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September 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM

News Release: Center for Health Care Affordability launches first task force

News Release: Center for Health Care Affordability launches first task force Center for Health Care Affordability launches first task force The Center for Health Care Affordability (CHCA) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is announcing the formation of the Health Care Affor…

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August 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Correction - Dental Safety Net Grant Program

Correction - Dental Safety Net Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Dental Safety Net Grant Program Intent to Apply deadline: September 29, 2025Application deadline: November 14, 2025Eligible Applican…

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August 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM

News Release: West Nile virus cases increasing in Minnesota

News Release: West Nile virus cases increasing in Minnesota News ReleaseAug. 26, 2025 West Nile virus cases increasing in Minnesota Health officials have confirmed 20 cases and two deaths in 2025 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has reported 20 cases of West Nile virus so far…

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August 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM

New RFP - Mental Health Safety Net Grant Program

New RFP - Mental Health Safety Net Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Mental Health Safety Net Grant Program Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CTApplication d…

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August 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM

NEW RFP - Dental Safety Net Grant Program

NEW RFP - Dental Safety Net Grant Program A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Dental Safety Net Grant Program Letter of Intent to Apply deadline: Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:30 p.m. CTApplication deadline: Frida…

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August 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM

NEW RFP - Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use

NEW RFP - Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Community-Driven Approaches to Address Commercial Tobacco Use Intent to Apply deadline: August 29, 2025 (not required)Applicat…

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August 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM

NEW RFP - Pediatric Mental Health Learning Collaborative

NEW RFP - Pediatric Mental Health Learning Collaborative A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Pediatric Mental Health Learning Collaborative Intent to Apply deadline: n/aApplication deadline: Wednesday, September 17, 2025Eligible Applic…

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August 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM

NEW RFP - Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change

NEW RFP - Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change A Request for Proposal has been posted to the MDH Grants and Loan page. Request for Proposal: Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products t…

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August 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM

News Release: More Minnesota WIC infants are off to a healthy breastfeeding start 

News Release: More Minnesota WIC infants are off to a healthy breastfeeding start  More Minnesota WIC infants are off to a healthy breastfeeding start  Minnesota WIC supports families and encourages breastfeeding all year and at the Minnesota State Fair The Minnesota Department of He…

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August 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke extended

Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke extended Air Quality Alert View this as a webpage Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke extended through 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, for southeast Minnesota and through 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1…

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August 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM

News Release: Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act turns 50

News Release: Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act turns 50 Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act turns 50 The law, enacted in 1975, has protected Minnesotans from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke Fifty years ago, Minnesota became the first state to adopt landmark legislation restricti…

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August 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, Aug. 5, through Wednesday, Aug. 6, for northeast Minnesota

Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, Aug. 5, through Wednesday, Aug. 6, for northeast Minnesota Air Quality Alert View this as a webpage Air quality alert issued due to wildfire smoke for Tuesday, Aug. 5, throu…

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August 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM

News Release: Hennepin Healthcare Mobile Health medical director receives national immunization award

News Release: Hennepin Healthcare Mobile Health medical director receives national immunization award Hennepin Healthcare Mobile Health medical director receives national immunization award Sheyanga Beecher selected as Minnesota’s 2025 Immunization Champion Sheyanga Beecher, director…

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