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Public Health Promotion

Promoting opportunities for health and well-being.

Who we are

Our goals are to prevent chronic disease and promote community well-being. Many factors influence our health. We aim to understand and address these factors. Our focus is promoting opportunities for health and well-being in populations who experience the greatest inequities. 

Partnerships are key to improving the health of whole communities. We work with partners to co-create solutions that meet specific community needs. Our partners include community-based organizations, cities, faith groups, healthcare settings, schools, and worksites. 

We drive changes in policies, systems, and environments to improve our community's health. When making these changes, we must recognize the history that creates the policies and practices we are trying to change. Harmful policies and practices are often rooted in structural racism. Hennepin County has declared racism a public health crisis. Health equity and anti-racism is a priority in everything we do. 

Our areas of focus include:

Contact Abbie Zahler to explore how your organization can work with Public Health Promotion.

Featured projects and resources

Find out how we promote health and well-being for all who live, work, learn, and play in Hennepin County.
women holding food

Tackling food issues

The impact of Hennepin County Statewide Improvement Partnership at Annex Teen Clinic.

right now for radical futures

Right Now for Radical Futures

Culturally relevant treatment and recovery options for Black residents in Hennepin County.

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Increasing social connection for older adults in Hennepin County

In 2024, Hennepin County awarded grants to local organizations with a goal of promoting social connectedness among older adults within Hennepin County.

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Upcoming worksite campaigns

Take advantage of our low and no-cost campaigns, trainings and events to advance wellness at your worksite. Upcoming worksite campaigns.

Learn more

Explore our resources and learn how you can work with Public Health Promotion. Learn more about us.