Featured projects and resources

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

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Commercial tobacco use still a problem, especially among people with mental health conditions

People with mental health and/or substance use challenges continue to smoke at rates 2-3 times higher than the general population. Hennepin County Public Health is trying to support them quit.

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Health@School resources: Create safe and positive environments for learning

Trainings on mental well-being and commercial tobacco prevention for school employees, parents, and caregivers to provide healthy environments for students and young people.

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County partnering with community to improve Black and Indigenous women's heart health

Hennepin County is supporting the heart health of disproportionately affected African American/Black and Indigenous women in Hennepin County.

Promoting public health in cannabis legalization

Protecting public health and promoting equity in the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Minnesota.

Partnering with St. Louis Park public schools to address commercial tobacco use among young people

In 2023, St. Louis Park School District partnered with Public Health Promotion to bolster their approach to reducing vaping and e-cigarette use in their school community.

Event gets community moving and celebrates Hmong culture

The third annual “Hmong Community Explore Your Parks” brought hundreds of people together in Brooklyn Center’s Centennial Park.

Health coaching helps community health workers

Trainings from Hennepin County Public Health Promotion supports healthcare providers to lead patients to healthy changes.

Mobile public health strategy enters third year

Collaboratives in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center promote community health through welcoming events and services.

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Shorewood family makes Step to it an annual tradition

Challenge provides motivation for family to get active and inspiration for sons Andrew and Tyler to become competitive runners.

Calm spaces support well-being in schools

Space and tools for finding calm can help students and staff manage stress during school.

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Working with Hennepin Technical College to improve student health

A multiyear collaboration between the college and Hennepin County Public Health strengthens food security on campus.

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Change to Chill supports youth mental health

Allina Health works with Public Health and community partners to create mental well-being supports for youth from a variety of backgrounds.

Free food resource map

Find food shelves, meal and food box programs, and other food resources in Hennepin County.

Frosty Four Challenge fosters holistic employee well-being

Public Health offers training for local employers to implement the Frosty Four Challenge at their worksites.