Minneapolis Health Department: What it can do for you

1. Minneapolis Health Department: What it can do for you February 2, 2019 Neighborhood & Community Relations Conference

2. Who We Are and What We Do Our Vision Healthy lives, health equity, and healthy environments are the foundations of a vibrant Minneapolis now and in the future. Our Mission The 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.

3. Who We Are and What We Do • Healthy Start to Life and Learning • Thriving Youth and Young Adults • Healthy Weight and Smoke-Free Living • Healthy Places to Live • Safe Places to Eat, Swim and Stay • Healthy Environment • Strong Urban Public Health Infrastructure

4. How We Can Help • Healthy Homes programs • Health data services • Emergency planning • Health campaigns

5. Healthy Homes Programs • Lead hazard control grants and lead testing • Minneapolis Asthma Program • Smoke-free rental property programs

6. Minneapolis Lead Hazard Control • 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

7. 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

8. What we see

9. What we do

10. More Lead and Healthy Homes Resources • Lead testing events in the community (15) • Free blood lead testing • Toy testing in homes, libraries and daycares • Lead in soil testing • Bean pots/mole pots and exchange • Online/social media posts about lead • Radon test kits

11. Minneapolis Asthma Program

12. What can we do about asthma? • Referral from physicians, school nurses, other providers, self • Assessment 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 day • Bedding covers • Air purifiers • Integrated Pest Management

13. Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.

14. What we see

15. Fewer smoke-free options for people with housing subsidies

16. What we do • Conduct public awareness campaign • Provide step-by-step assistance through Live Smoke Free • Survey residents to understand their experiences and support for smoke-free buildings • Review policy and lease language • Provide implementation and enforcement support • Advice • Campaign materials

17. Campaign Materials • Posters • Postcards • Door hangers • Lawn signs

18. Also in Spanish

19. 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

20. Health Data Research & Evaluation Unit What data is available for Minneapolis, and how to get it • 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) Step 1: go to www.minneapolismn.gov. Step 2: In the upper right hand corner, click “DEPARTMENT/DIVISIONS” and click “HEALTH” Our unit’s work is largely found in the “Reports” page on the Health Department’s website.

21. Health Data OR type this direct link into your web browser: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/health/reports/index.htm

22. Health Data General Population Health, Special Populations, & Health Disparities • Example report: Sociodemographics of 85 Neighborhoods in Minneapolis

23. Health Data Healthy Environments, Healthy and Safe Eating, & Physical Activity • Example report: Asthma and Air Quality

24. Health Data Adolescence, Young Adulthood, & Reproductive Health Policy & Planning Report Examples • Example report: State of Youth • Low birth weight • Births to teen mothers • Child lead poisoning • Early childhood screening • Juvenile violent crime • High school graduation • 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

25. 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

26. Emergency Preparedness How we prepare for and respond in emergencies • Planning and Preparedness • Super Bowl 50 • NCAA Final Four • Response and Recovery • 35W Bridge Collapse: Family Reunification Center • Northside Tornado: Family Assistance Center • 2017 Measles outbreak: Vaccination clinics and IgG delivery

27. What Can EP Do for You? Personal and Family Preparedness www.minneapolismn.gov. • Resources and Training Access • Personal Preparedness Kit

28. Direct Link: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/health/preparedness/index.htm

29. Community Preparedness • Partner agreements to share information • EP presentations and resource sharing • Potential 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

30. Health Initiatives:ReThink Your Drink

31. What are sugary drinks? A sugary drink is any beverage with added sugar… What are some examples of sugary drinks?

32. Sugary Drink Trivia How much sugar is in each drink?

33. 11 tsp. 44 grams 13 tsp. 52 grams 18 tsp. 72 grams 16 tsp. 64 grams

34. Why should you care?

35. How can we create change?

36. Individuals • Drink Minneapolis Tap Water • Make water convenient • Try infused water recipes • Read nutrition labels • Get our resources (magnets/posters) • Educate your family members/coworkers

37. 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

38. 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