Minneapolis Health Department

We protect the environment, prevent disease and injury, and promote healthy behaviors.
Health Commissioner Damōn O. Chaplin
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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.

Health Department Requests for Proposals

See upcoming and current Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from the City.

Health Department stories

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

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 protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution.

Health news

June 27

Protect your family from measles

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June 5

Homegrown Minneapolis community projects a part of Climate Legacy Initiative

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May 7

How to improve neighborhood air quality

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Minneapolis Health Department

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Phone

612-673-2301

Address

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