Health - City of Minneapolis

What we do

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

Job and internship opportunities

Consider a job in the Health Department at the City of Minneapolis.

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.

COVID-19

Community safety

Resolution declaring racism a public health emergency in the City
Community Safety initiative in Minneapolis
Derek Chauvin trial support and safety
Minneapolis Forward program
Opioid syringe boxes and opioid resources

File a complaint

File an environmental health complaint

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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Address

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

Last updated on January 14, 2022