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Domestic Abuse HelpLine
952-884-0330. Cornerstone HelpLine 24/7 provides immediate access to emergency services for individuals and families that are in crisis due to family abuse. Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park, Richfield and Brooklyn Park. Learn about Ask To Help initiative.
 
posted May 7, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, a mental condition impacts the lives of nearly 60 million Americans every year. Learn more at NAMI Hennepin and Mental Illness: What You Need To Know.

 
posted Apr 4, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Healthy Eating on a Tight Budget
USA.gov has information about good nutrition, food safety, eating healthy meals on a budget, food stamp eligibility, and physical activity.
 
posted Mar 22, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Health Care for the Homeless
Hennepin County provides a variety of health and wellness services at medical clinics in 11 shelters and drop-in centers in Minneapolis. For assistance call 612-348-5553.
 
posted Mar 7, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Protect Your Unborn Baby or Newborn from Infections
Learn simple steps to avoid serious health problems from the CDC.
 
posted Feb 19, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Interested in Military Medicine?
Read personal narratives of Doctors, Nurses and Medical Support sent to the Library of Congress' Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project.
 
posted Feb 12, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

What to do about the Flu
From the Minnesota Dept. of Health and learn more at flu.gov website.
 
posted Jan 11, 2013 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Understanding Medical Words
A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine.
 
posted Dec 27, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Coping With Violence & Traumatic Events
SAMHSA provides resources. Find toll-free multilingual Disaster Distress Hotline (1-800-985-5990), tips for talking with children, guidance for students, parents, teachers, caregivers and more.
 
posted Dec 19, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

My Family Health Portrait
Knowing your family health history is important. Organize yours using the My Family Health Portrait tool made available free by the U.S. Surgeon General.
 
posted Dec 1, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

2013 Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare
Available online from the Minnesota Board on Aging or by calling Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433. This is the only comprehensive, objective statewide publication that provides information about all Medicare options on the open market for Minnesotans.
 
posted Nov 2, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15 to December 17 is when ALL people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2013.








 
posted Oct 16, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Prevent The Flu
Find a Flu Shot Clinic provided by the Minnesota Dept. of Health.
 
posted Oct 4, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Free Medicine Disposal
Safely dispose of unused medicines at Hennepin County's green medicine drop boxes located in the lobby at each of the six locations.
 
posted Sep 12, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

It's Back-to-School Time
Tips for parents and students on School Health from the National Library of Medicine.
 
posted Sep 1, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Need Help with Cash Assistance, Food and Health Care?
ApplyMN is an online application that connects you with state and county services to help meet your basic needs. Apply for Cash Assistance, Food Support, Health Care and Child Support. Or call 612-596-1300 to schedule an appointment.
 
posted Aug 15, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Healthy Swimming & Recreational Water
Swimming is the second most popular sports activity in the U.S.
CDC offers information on its benefits and how to be safe.







 
posted Jul 13, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Protecting, Maintaining and Improving
the health of all Minnesotans. Read more at Minnesota Dept. of Health.
 
posted Jun 29, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Hennepin County Outdoor Warning Sirens
What you need to know
 
posted Jun 1, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Immunization Services
Hennepin County provides low-cost child and adult immunizations (shots) to people who don't have adequate health insurance.
 
posted Apr 23, 2012 by Sarah G. Category: Health/Wellness

HCMC Takes Care of Minnesota
Watch the video Light Up The Night which celebrates HCMC's role as our state's first and most influential teaching hospital.
 
posted Apr 17, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

National Healthcare Decisions Day
Do your loved ones know your healthcare wishes? Free legal help on advance care directives available on April 16 at William Mitchell College of Law. Learn more. Search the catalog by subject, Advance Directives (Medical Care),  for additional library materials.
 
posted Mar 27, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Free Medicine Disposal
Self-serve drop-off sites for unwanted prescription medicines, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and pet medicines are now available at three Hennepin County Sheriff's Office facilities in Brooklyn Park, Spring Park, and downtown Minneapolis.





 
posted Mar 3, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Be a Lifesaver with Continuous Chest Compression CPR
Watch this video developed by the University of Arizona College of Medicine to learn a hands-only CPR method that DOUBLES a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest.







 
 
posted Feb 10, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

Building A National Medical Library On A Shoestring
Learn about the origins of the National Library of Medicine and how it transformed from office reference to a national collection.









 
posted Feb 2, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Library of Congress celebrates by recognizing the contributions of Americans with disabilities to our society and workforce.
 
posted Jan 19, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness

SuperTracker
This free online tool from the USDA helps you customize your healthy food and activity choices. Read more about it.
 
posted Jan 4, 2012 by Anne D. Category: Health/Wellness


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