Minneapolis Health Department: What it can do for you - PowerPoint Presentation

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Minneapolis Health Department: What it can do for you

February 2, 2019Neighborhood & Community Relations Conference

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February 4, 2019

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Who We Are and What We Do

Our VisionHealthy lives, health equity, and healthy environments are the foundations of a vibrant Minneapolis now and in the future.

Our MissionThe Minneapolis Health Department improves the quality of life for all people in the city by protecting the environment, preventing disease and injury, promoting healthy behaviors, and creating a city that is a healthy place to live, work and play.

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Who We Are and What We Do

Healthy Start to Life and Learning

Thriving Youth and Young AdultsHealthy Weight and Smoke-Free LivingHealthy Places to LiveSafe Places to Eat, Swim and Stay

Healthy Environment

Strong Urban Public Health Infrastructure

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How We Can Help

Healthy Homes programsHealth data servicesEmergency planning

Health campaigns

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Healthy Homes Programs

Lead hazard control grants and lead testing

Minneapolis Asthma ProgramSmoke-free rental property programs

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Minneapolis Lead Hazard Control

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The Minneapolis Health Department healthy homes unit’s goal: Reduce lead exposure in children and pregnant women

Patient referrals for a home inspection

Lead risk assessment which then helps to identify all sources of lead paint in a home

Education on how to reduce lead exposure

Resources to make repairs to the lead in their home

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Lead Hazard Control and Lead Testing

Elevated lead levels of 5 ug/dl

Grant enrollment for lead hazard control -income eligible families and home daycares

-lead in windows replacement

-healthy homes repairs (radon, gutters)

-energy audit and insulation

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What we see

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What we do

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More Lead and Healthy Homes Resources

Lead testing events in the community (15) Free blood lead testing

Toy testing in homes, libraries and daycaresLead in soil testing

Bean pots/mole pots and exchange

Online/social media posts about lead

Radon test kits

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Minneapolis Asthma Program

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What can we do about asthma?

Referral from physicians, school nurses, other providers, selfAssessment of home environment focusing on issues that may contribute to asthma

Focus on child’s bedroom, if they get a good night’s sleep they can go to school the next dayBedding coversAir purifiersIntegrated Pest Management

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Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.

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What we see

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Fewer smoke-free options for people with housing subsidies

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What we do

Conduct public awareness campaign Provide step-by-step assistance through Live Smoke FreeSurvey residents to understand their experiences and support for smoke-free buildings

Review policy and lease language Provide implementation and enforcement supportAdvice

Campaign materials

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Campaign Materials

Posters

PostcardsDoor hangers

Lawn signs

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Also in Spanish

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Contact Information

For lead resources contact:Alex Vollmer, Supervisor Lead and Healthy Homes

Alexander.vollmer@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-3541

For asthma resources contact:

Eliza Schell, Project Coordinator Lead and Healthy Homes

Eliza.schell@minneapolismn.gov

or 612-673-2606

For smoke-free housing resources contact:

Evalyn

Carbrey

Evalyn.carbrey@minneapolismn.gov

or 612-673-2393

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Health Data

What data is available for Minneapolis, and how to get it

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Research & Evaluation Unit

Assessment

(Identify, gather, process, analyze, and interpret data, communicate findings)

Epidemiology

(Monitor health status, diagnose and investigate concerns, research supporting policy, programs, and processes, evaluation of policies, programs, and processes)

Our unit’s work is largely found in the “Reports” page on the Health Department’s website.

Step 1: go to

www.minneapolismn.gov

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Step 2: In the upper right hand corner, click “DEPARTMENT/DIVISIONS” and click “HEALTH”

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OR

type this direct link into your web browser:

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/health/reports/index.htm

Health Data

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Health Data

General Population Health, Special Populations, & Health Disparities

Example report:

Sociodemographics

of 85 Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

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Healthy Environments, Healthy and Safe Eating, & Physical Activity

Example report: Asthma and Air Quality

Health Data

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Income and Health

Financial factors that influence health, and how Minneapolis compares

Norovirus Outbreaks

2015 informational brief

Results Minneapolis

Resident satisfaction survey and health indicators tied to department goals

Example report: State of Youth

Low birth weight

Births to teen mothers

Child lead poisoning

Early childhood screening

Juvenile violent crime

High school graduation

Adolescence, Young Adulthood, & Reproductive Health

Policy & Planning Report Examples

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Health Data

Upcoming Reports:

2012-2017 Birth Outcomes

Low birth weight, infant mortality, births to unmarried moms,

etc

Opioid-related Deaths and Injuries

Birthplace Origin of Minneapolis Residents

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Emergency Preparedness

Planning and Preparedness

Super Bowl 50NCAA Final FourResponse and Recovery

35W Bridge Collapse: Family Reunification Center

Northside Tornado: Family Assistance Center

2017 Measles outbreak: Vaccination clinics and IgG delivery

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How we prepare for and respond in emergencies

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What Can EP Do for You?

Personal and Family Preparedness

Resources and Training Access

Personal Preparedness Kit

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www.minneapolismn.gov

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Direct Link:

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/health/preparedness/index.htm

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Community Preparedness

Partner agreements to share information

EP presentations and resource sharingPotential Topics

Personal preparedness and Emergency Go-Kits

All hazards preparations for your organization

Preparing for weather-related emergencies, including fire, storms, tornado, and extreme heat and cold

Infectious disease outbreaks

Security or terror-related emergencies

Sheltering in place and evacuations

Mental health considerations in EP

Navigating City resources and departments during and after an emergency

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Health Initiatives:

ReThink Your Drink

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What are sugary drinks?

A sugary drink is any beverage with

added

sugar…

What are some examples of sugary drinks?

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Sugary Drink Trivia

How much sugar is in each drink?

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11 tsp.

44 grams

13 tsp.

52 grams

16 tsp.

64 grams

18 tsp.

72 grams

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Why should you care?

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How can we create change?

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Individuals

Drink Minneapolis Tap Water

Make water convenient Try infused water recipesRead nutrition labels

Get our resources (magnets/posters)

Educate your family members/coworkers

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Organizations

Assess where your organization is at

Develop a Healthy Beverage Policy

Get resources to raise awareness & educate

Sugar boards

Infused Water Tastings

Posters/fact sheets

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Take Action

Look for us this summer

– Water Story Collection Project

Learn more

– visit our website

www.rethinkyourdrink.minneapolismn.gov

Like our Facebook page –

ReThink Your Drink Minneapolis

Contact

Moriah.Maternoski@minneapolismn.gov

for resources