Hennepin County Public Health

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

06/03/2026

Having questions about vaccines is normal. We all want to protect our children in the best way possible. Talking to a medical professional can help you get the answers you need. Vaccines are safe, effective and do not cause autism.
For more information and a list of upcoming free clinics in Hennepin County visit hennepincounty.gov/immunizations

06/02/2026

Swimming at the beach is a great way to cool down in these hot summer months. To keep swimmers safe from harmful bacteria, we test the beach water at over 30 public beaches. Check out this segment from Kare 11 about how and why we test beach water quality:

The county tests 31 public beaches for E. Coli, to try and prevent swimmers from getting sick.

06/01/2026

Celebrate Pride with us! Join us at these events this summer.

Celebra el orgullo LGBT+ con nosotros! Ven a estos eventos este verano.

Q***r Youth Pride on Thursday, May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Como Park Pavilion, St. Paul.

NorthPoint Pride on Thursday, June 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2220 Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis.

Golden Valley Pride on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 6 p.m. at Brookview Park in Golden Valley.

Twin Cities Pride on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

MN POC Pride on Sunday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis.

05/26/2026

Start your weekend off with a community walk! Join me on Saturday, May 30th for my spring heart health walk❤️

🕗 Saturday, May 30 - 10:30am-1pm
📍Sabathani Community Center

All abilities and ages welcome! We’ll start and end at Sabathani Community Center and have plenty water, snacks, and heart health T-shirts and tote bags. Please join us and bring a friend!🫀
Full route and details in the link.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-health-walk-with-commissioner-angela-conley-tickets-1988414744026?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/21/2026

May is Mental Health Month. Take time to care for your mental health. High-quality, affordable services that support you as a whole person are available, even if you don't have commercial insurance. Contact the Mental Health Center to get started.

Call 612-596-9438 or visit hennepincounty.gov/mental-health-center

05/20/2026

It’s National Heat Week, a good time to brush up on the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Knowing what to watch for can help you act quickly and stay safe in extreme heat. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/

05/19/2026

Hot summer plans? Come by The Saloon to get vaccinated for Mpox!

One small step to protect yourself and your partners. See you there!

Friday, May 22, 2026
5 - 8 p.m.The Saloon830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis