Minneapolis Health Department

We protect the environment, prevent disease and injury, and promote healthy behaviors.
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Our stories: Building healthier communities

Healthy communities begin with individual stories. See how the work we do makes a difference.
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What we do

We protect the environment, prevent disease and injury, and promote healthy behaviors.

Current public health concerns

Get information about illnesses that may affect you and your family.

2024 Community Wellbeing Request for Proposals

The City is now accepting RFPs for a Community Wellbeing project.

Divisions

Environmental Health

We offer educational materials and trainings for businesses we inspect.

Policy and Healthy Communities

We manage community programs and support policies to promote health for all.

Public Health Initiatives and Operations

We build a foundation of public health that supports the department’s strategic goals.

Sustainability, Healthy Homes and Environment

We oversee our city's environmental programs and services.

Recent updates

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Winter wellness

Stay healthy this winter.
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Health news

See how the Health Department helps the community.

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Health services and teams

Community safety

Contact us

Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415