Dakota County debuts a new jail unit for inmates with mental health and chemical dependency issues, designed with healing in mind and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Minneapolis' Health Department initiates the Public Health Pathways Program, championed by April Graves and Giselle Martinez-Izea, focusing on youth leadership and diverse inclusion for better community health.

CIDRAP and experts have outlined research priorities to improve Zika virus preparedness, emphasizing the need for better diagnostics, global surveillance, vaccine development, non-human primate research, and data sharing.

Daylight saving time causes loss of sleep and can affect health, says Dr. Wajahat Khalil. He recommends adjusting sleep schedules and activities to minimize impacts.

Cleary Lake Regional Park hosts a free evergreen wellness walk on March 12, featuring a hike through evergreens, mindfulness activities, and the making of evergreen sachets.

A workshop by the University of Minnesota Extension will help individuals understand healthcare directives and end-of-life planning on March 26 at Scott County Fairgrounds.

University of Minnesota research shows a significant increase in death rates among U.S. adults aged 25-44, persisting beyond COVID-19, with drugs and natural causes as leading factors.

Aquatore Park Bandshell in Blaine is hosting another Youth Yoga and Mindfulness class session for kids starting February 6, as per BlaineParksMN on Facebook.

Burnsville's 911 ambulances in Minnesota now carry whole blood for on-site transfusions, a first for the state, to improve care for severe blood loss.

Many Minnesota homes have radon levels above safety limits, with the City of Minneapolis urging testing and offering low-cost kits during Radon Action Month.

Minneapolis residents can get free adult COVID-19 and flu vaccines at a clinic on January 2, 2025, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Family Partnership, hosted by the city's health department and partners.

Minneapolis Health Department urges residents to adopt healthier habits in 2025 to prevent illness transmission, emphasizing vaccination, mask-wearing, and hygiene.

Polk County Public Health offers free nasal Narcan kits to address the opioid crisis, with pickups available at various health offices without appointments.