SHIP – A Statewide Health Improvement Partnership serving Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, & Pine Counties

Dementia focus added to help build healthier communities

The Minnesota Department of Health’s (MDH) community-led health improvement efforts are getting a $27.2 million funding boost from the Minnesota’s Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), a state and locally-funded partnership now operating in all 87 counties. Partners in Healthy Living leads the local SHIP efforts for Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. For a […]

Wellness No Longer a “Stretch”

Strategy: Worksite Wellness Wellness No Longer a “Stretch” The Isanti County Wellness Program is reaching more employees, thanks to the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP). Membership has grown since two new department representatives joined the Wellness Committee. In December 2013, the Committee developed vision and mission statements. “The mission of the Wellness Committee is to […]