2021 will mark the second year that we are needing to adapt our winter holiday traditions to accommodate the unwelcome guest of Miss Rona. Last year, many of us skipped gathering altogether, but with vaccines, rapid tests, and better treatments coming on the market, there are ways for groups to minimize risk while gathering this […]

One of the things that made the early months of the pandemic so scary to live through was that doctors, researchers, and healthcare professionals had to learn via trial and error what kind of treatments are effective tools for fighting COVID-19 in individuals that have been infected by the new novel coronavirus.  One treatment that […]

Request for Proposals Opioid Youth Prevention Work June 7, 2021 Proposals Due by: 12 p.m.  June 28, 2021   June 7, 2021 To prospective applicants, Attached is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Minneapolis community-based non-profit organizations to apply for funding to implement and/or expand current youth-oriented opioid prevention programs. Through this application process, the […]

Minnesota Department of Health’s Infectious Disease Director, Kris Ehresmann, reminds Minnesotans of the importance of getting your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/index.html for more information about COVID-19 vaccines.

Top-line messages: On April 23, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met to review vaccine safety data on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They voted to resume using the vaccine for all adults. The use of the vaccine was paused on April 13 after some cases of an extremely rare type of blood clot were […]

Overall We recognize the questions and concerns about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause. The blood clot events reported with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are very rare, but health officials wanted to pause and make sure doctors and others know to look out for even such a rare occurrence and how to treat it […]

Sign Up for Your Free COVID-19 Vaccine through the Minnesota Community Vaccination Program Appointments available April 14, 2021 – June 9, 2021 Minnesota State Fair Grounds 1680 Como Ave, Falcon Heights Appointments are available to Minnesotans 16+ who live in the following zip codes: Hennepin County 55343, 55344, 55369, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, […]

COVID-19 Community Coordinators (CCCs) are community-based organizations contracted through the Minnesota Department of Health to connect communities to COVID-19 testing and resources. Are you someone who: Is looking for COVID-19 support in your native language? Needs help accessing resources such as housing and food support? Would like more COVID-19 information? CCCs can provide help in […]

COVID-19 Community Coordinators (CCCs) are community-based organizations contracted through the State of Minnesota to connect communities to COVID-19 testing and resources. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Health web page, COVID-19 Community Coordinators: https://www.health.state.mn.us/ccc African American Community Phyllis Wheatley Community Center – 612-254-1145 Cultural Wellness Center 612-249-9528 Stairstep Foundation 612-254-1228 (Metro) 320-270-6436 (St […]

Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector | Frequently Asked Questions   Who can sign up for the Vaccine Connector? Do I need to be eligible for a vaccine to sign up? All Minnesotans who have not yet been vaccinated should sign up, no matter their current eligibility status. Should I sign up if I have already been […]

Get Connected to Your COVID-19 Vaccine! mn.gov/vaccineconnector Download the flyer here. Minnesota’s COVID-19 Vaccine Connector: The Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector is a tool that helps you find out when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Insurance and identification are not needed, and signing up is free. When you become eligible to get the […]

The PFund Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Aaron Zimmerman, CFRE will be our Executive Director. For the past 4 months, Aaron has diligently served as our Interim Executive Director and prior as the Director of Development. After significant deliberation, we believe continuity, organizational knowledge, and strong relationships are critical to PFund […]

Join Somali health professionals and religious leaders to get answers to your questions around COVID-19 and the new vaccines. Download the flyer here. BROADCASTED LIVE ON: Somali TV Xogmaal Media Kaly Radio Feb 7th, 3:30pm – 5pm Feb 14th, 3:30pm – 5pm Feb 21st, 3:30pm – 5pm Feb 28th, 3:30pm – 5pm

Governor Walz Makes More than 35,000 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Available for Minnesota Seniors this Week, Launches Statewide Vaccine Finder Detailing Vaccine Opportunities Seniors will be able to get vaccinated through local providers in communities near where they live. Two large-scale, permanent state community vaccination sites also launching this week in Minneapolis and Duluth, with another […]

Partner & Media Advisory TPT|NOW provides COVID-19 vaccine information to African American (Black), Hmong, Latinx, Indigenous and Somali Communities Download the flyer here WHAT: TPT|NOW and five cultural media partners, the MN Department of Health and Wellshare International are producing five culturally specific “top questions/answers” and 30-minute broadcast programs: COVID-19 Vaccines and Your Community: What […]

When can school and child care staff expect to start getting vaccinated? On January 18, 2021, Minnesota launched a COVID-19 vaccine pilot program, partnering with local public health and school districts to initially serve adults 65 years of age or older, as well as prekindergarten through grade 12 educators, school staff and child care workers. […]

Key messages We’re aware of and are tracking reports from around the world of the new variant first observed in the UK. It is unfortunate, but not surprising, to hear the latest news that it has now been detected in the U.S., with the first case here coming in Colorado. We have not detected the […]

As of December 21, more than 342,000 tests have been requested through the COVID-19 At Home Test program, yet only 116,000 have been used and returned for processing. This leaves more than 226,000 unused tests, sitting in Minnesotans’ homes. Beginning December 18, Vault is emailing people who are holding onto an unused test, encouraging them […]

Come join a conversation about COVID-19 with the MDH Disability Unit and Community Partners The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Persons with Disabilities Unit will be hosting regular Zoom sessions in partnership with the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD). At these sessions, MDH and others will give information on COVID-19-related efforts that impact […]

Introduction The emergence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has led to a global pandemic that has disrupted all sectors of society. The Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group, made up of statewide representatives of leading health care providers; bioethicists; state, local, and tribal public health representatives; health […]

Download the Flyer here Do you know your health risk? Many people with long-term health conditions like Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or kidney disease don’t know they have them. These conditions could put you at greater risk for severe illness if you get COVID-19. Knowing if you are at risk […]

COVIDaware MN How COVIDaware MN protects your privacy Download the Flyer here Together, we can slow the spread of COVID in Minnesota! COVIDaware MN uses COVID-19 exposure notification technology developed by Apple and Google in partnership with the nonprofit Pathcheck Foundation and the State of Minnesota. COVIDaware MN is designed to protect your privacy. The […]

Let’s Talk! Come join a conversation about COVID-19 with the MDH Disability Unit and Community Partners Download the Flyer here The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) Persons with Disabilities Unit will be hosting regular Zoom sessions in partnership with the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MNCCD). At these sessions, MDH and others will give […]

BrightSide Produce is recruiting families that live in Ramsey County to receive FREE home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce bags will be delivered for ~10 weeks. There are limited spots available for this program, and families will be added in a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, text 612-559-6608 or email [email protected] with: […]

Herd immunity, also called herd effect, community immunity, population immunity, or social immunity is: This is when most people in a population or group are immune to a disease Being immune means they cannot get the disease. People who are immune cannot get the disease because either they got a vaccine, or they already had […]

What to Do if You Have Had Close Contact With a Person With COVID-19 To protect yourself, your family, and your community, you must separate yourself from others, get tested and watch yourself for symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. Follow […]

Download the Flyer in English here When a loved one dies, we all want to be able to honor their life safely. Funerals, memorial services, visitations, burial rites, and special meals or other gatherings have been important ways to grieve together. Unfortunately, whenever you gather with others, there is a risk of spreading COVID-19. It […]

Important Guidelines If you have questions about your ability to do any stretch, consult your physician. Warm up by walking in place for one minute before stretching. Be sure the area is clear to allow space to do the stretch. Before each stretch, relax and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. […]