Minneapolis Health Department

We protect the environment, prevent disease and injury and promote healthy behaviors.
Interim Commissioner of Health Heidi Ritchie
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What we do

We protect the environment, prevent disease and injury and promote healthy behaviors.

Who we are

Minneapolis is a vibrant city with a diverse population of nearly 430,000 residents. We have wide-ranging opportunities for:

  • Physical activity
  • Social gathering
  • Rest and relaxation

We have many recreational and cultural offerings:

  • Festivals, parades, sporting events and special events
  • Parks, lakes, creeks, and the Mississippi river
  • Music, museums, art and theaters
  • Shopping, hotels, bars and restaurants

How we work

Our values provide the foundation for the work we do and how we work:

  • Together as a department
  • Within city government
  • With the community

Our values inspire and challenge us, setting forth the principles to which we hold ourselves accountable:

  • Invest in a healthier and more equitable community
  • Exercise leadership in public health
  • Practice continuous improvement
  • Protect from harm

Divisions

Policy and Community Programs

We manage community health programs and support policymaking that promotes health for all.

Office of Violence Prevention

We work to create and maintain safe, healthy and thriving communities in Minneapolis.

Environmental Programs

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

Environmental Health

We explain rules and regulations for food, lodging, pools and other businesses we inspect.

Administration

We build a foundation of public health that supports the department’s strategic goals.

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Community safety

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Public Health Advisory Committee

This group advises the City Council on issues that affect the health of residents.
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Contact us

Minneapolis Health Department

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Phone

612-673-2301

Address

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