May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Helping kids stay physically active is an important step in helping them maintain a healthy weight throughout life. Learn more: #ActivePeople

A law that took effect last week allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate e-cigarette products that use synthetic nicotine. https://drugfree.org/drug-and-alcohol-news/law-allows-fda-to-regulate-puff-bar-and-other-products-using-synthetic-nicotine/?utm_source=pns&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=law-allows-fda-to-regulate-puff-bar-and-other-products-using-synthetic-nicotine%2F

The Minnesota Farm to Early Care Network is hosting another competitive mini-grant program for in-home child care providers (English and Spanish speaking) and early childhood centers/preschools. The goals of the mini-grant program are to: Increase local Minnesota food purchasing by in-home providers, early care centers, preschools, Head Start Programs and other early care settings. Promote […]

No matter where you are, the American Public Health Association (APHA) invites you to join us as we celebrate National Public Health Week! This year’s theme, Public Health Is Where You Are, celebrates what we know is true: The places where we are, physically, mentally and societally, affect our health and our lives. As we […]

Vote for the Escape the Vape video contest winners! Online public voting is open to choose the winning videos through Wednesday, April 6th on the Escape the Vape Video Contest website. Winners will be announced Thursday, April 7th. Watch finalist videos and cast your vote: Escape the Vape: 2022 Finalists

Join M Health Fairview Community Advancement for free virtual trainings. Follow the link for dates and time. https://adultmentalhealth.org/spring-mental-health-first-aid-trainings-with-m-health-fairview/

USDA Announces Supplemental American Rescue Plan Funding Available through the Local Agriculture Market Program, Including Funding to Expand Farm-to-Institution Opportunities. Click the link to access the press release for more details on how to apply for funding. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/03/01/usda-announces-supplemental-american-rescue-plan-funding-available

Effective Jan. 1, 2022, workplace protections for expectant and new parents will be expanded. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDLI/bulletins/2fd978a

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Oral Health Program, in collaboration with the Drinking Water Protection Program, is offering grants to fund the purchase of water-bottle filling units, or “hydration stations," in communities across Minnesota. Approved hydration stations promote health and address inequities in communities by maintaining optimal fluoride levels in drinking water to prevent […]

The Department of Natural Resources is offering Not Child Left Inside mini-grants. Request for Proposals can be submitted starting at 9:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021. The Phase 3 Mini Grants funding round will close once all the money for this phase has been awarded. Project ideas need to focus on outdoor environmental, ecological, and […]