In Ramsey County, this information will help guide the development of strategies to reduce the health impacts of extreme heat for people living in the hottest areas of our community and the development of an air quality monitoring network.

Contagious illnesses are back and spreading quickly as people of all ages spend time indoors this winter. Learn about seasonal influenza, norovirus, pertussis, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Self-service operations—such as breakfast buffets and corner markets—are common at hotels. Use this quick guide to help keep food safe and your customers and employees healthy.

Caron has over 20 years of progressive public health experience, currently serving as the public health protection area manager with Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health.

Ramsey County and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) team invites you to participate in a countywide survey about weight stigma in healthcare, workplaces and our broader community

The Service Center at Maplewood Mall has opened in its temporary space, Suite 1034 - the former Maurices store.

A national medical journal has published a case study of Public Health's partnership to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. 

Sophia Thompson has been named director of Ramsey County Social Services after serving as the Deputy Director overseeing the department’s Mental Health division since May 2021

The goal of a new project is to understand urban heat islands, which are urban areas where the temperature can be significantly higher due to larger areas of concrete and other surfaces that radiate heat along with less tree canopy and green space to mitigate the heat.

Dana DeMaster has been named director of the Innovation and Strategy division of the Health and Wellness Service Team after serving as the interim director since June 2023.