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Minnesota Department of Health is responsible for protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans. Phone: [phone]

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Our Project Firstline Hand Hygiene Steps resource is now available in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish. Follow these detailed handwashing steps to stop the spread of germs in healthcare settings. Keeping your hands clean is infection control in action! https://t.co/uqneur8Dsr

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A land sale is planned to become native planting this year, thanks to Pheasants Forever, LPRW, & MNBWSR, helping prevent nitrates from entering ground water. Minnesotans approach land use in different ways, yet we share goals. Healthier habitats above. Safer drinking water below.

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Zoe Quinn helps make sure that scientists in the Minnesota Infectious Disease Laboratory can safely test samples for tuberculosis, tularemia, anthrax, and many other potentially lethal diseases. Read more: https://t.co/AqtHX7l1Gf

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Laboratory scientist Sarah Bistodeau helps monitor the spread of respiratory diseases that peak in the fall: flu, RSV, and COVID-19, etc. She also tests samples for rabies and syphilis. Read more: https://t.co/08pUFhYi9p

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Today is One Health Day! The One Health approach can help solve public health issues like antimicrobial resistance. Working together improves the health of people, animals, and the environment. 🧑🐄🌱🌅 Learn more about One Health in Minnesota: https://t.co/R6ZWIKrbHY

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MDH is launching a new grant Nov 2, 2026, with funding available to support planning and assistance for regionalization of drinking water systems. Learn more: https://t.co/1cWToj8WXx

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Join MDH Project Firstline for a brief Hand Hygiene Refresher and Q&A session to review key moments when hand hygiene should be performed and demonstrate proper techniques. The training is offered on Nov. 10 and 17. https://t.co/mZfSQadlP3

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Did you know that children can look and feel fine even when they have elevated blood lead levels? Lead exposure often has no symptoms. Even low levels of lead can cause irreversible health effects. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about a blood lead test. #nlppw #LeadSafe

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is wrapping up, don’t forget to get your boo-bies checked! Learn more about Sage, Minnesota’s free mammogram program, at https://t.co/cmp7NtfSTO. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MNSage

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We hope to see you at the 2026 Minnesota Statewide Stroke Conference on Nov. 12! This conference brings together stroke professionals to share expertise and strengthen collaboration. Register today: https://t.co/FFb0UuiG0r

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Protect your little monsters from flu and COVID-19 before Halloween. To find vaccines near you, visit https://t.co/FZSAg24nKO

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News Release: Minnesota sees a decrease in opioid overdose deaths over the past three years

New overdose alert system for counties and local and Tribal public health detects trends in near real-time. https://t.co/wJGwHX07kD

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The MDH Radon Poster Contest ends Monday, November 9th. To submit your poster, go to our Radon Poster Contest page. Open to grades 4 - 8. https://t.co/scWJvNnbJK

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Global Handwashing Day, observed Oct. 15, is a reminder that keeping hands clean is one of the most important actions we can take to help prevent the spread of germs. Refresh hand hygiene knowledge by visiting https://t.co/6XrQFTu2at for MDH trainings and resources.

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Fall is here and ticks are back on the move. To avoid bites, check yourself and pets for ticks, use repellent, treat gear with permethrin, and walk in the center of trails. https://t.co/b5QnNrAEfx #TickTuesday #LymeDisease #TickPrevention

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National Rural Health Day is one month away! Join us in recognizing your local healthcare heroes on November 19th when we honor their incredible work serving rural Minnesota communities. #PowerofRural #MinnesotaRuralHealth #RuralHealthDay #MinnesotaStrong

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The Minnesota Public Health Lab saw a 17% increase in submissions for rabies testing in 2026 over the same period in 2025. However, the number of samples found positive has not increased. Read more: https://t.co/aZFf4gZNz6

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Visit https://t.co/6XrQFTu2at for MDH Project Firstline trainings, resources, and updates.

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Patient safety starts with #IPC. Together we can reduce risks, protect lives, and improve healthcare outcomes. Checkout Project Firstline resources to help your team continue moving the needle to make every patient interaction safer! https://t.co/AELaVkNzRo
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