Minnesota Department of Health

Minnesota Health Department updates guidelines to prevent first strokes
December 30, 2024
Minnesotans could avoid an estimated 10,000 strokes per year through stroke prevention efforts, according to updated national stroke prevention guidelines. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain suddenly stops. This can lead to brain damage, which can cause long-term disability or even death. However, up to 80 percent of strokes may be preventable, according to newly updated…
Health officials urge users to protect private wells from potential flood contamination
June 26, 2024
With the risk of flooding increasing in many parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) urges private well users to prepare for the possibility that their wells might flood. If you get your drinking water from a private well, taking these preventative actions now may help protect that water from becoming contaminated. If your well is in a flood-prone area and you have time,…