January
09, 2013 - Minnesotans’ biggest concern about their retirement years is losing health and needing care, according to results of the 2012 State Fair Survey of Retirement and Long-term Care.
January
08, 2013 - The Minnesota Nutritious Food Coalition is celebrating its first year of working together to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
December
28, 2012 - Help is just one call away for Minnesota seniors resolving to volunteer or get answers in the New Year. The Senior LinkAge Line®: A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors connects callers with health care information, government services and volunteer opportunities.
December
20, 2012 - DHS is contributing to a “Better Minnesota” by reforming the way it purchases health care, saving taxpayers an estimated $600 million.
December
17, 2012 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services placed Specialized Treatment Services on a three-year conditional license and ordered it to pay a $1,200 fine for its failure to comply with policies and procedures related to the dispensing of methadone.
December
13, 2012 - The Minnesota Health Reform Task Force has approved the Roadmap to a Healthier Minnesota, including recommendations to increase access to high quality care at lower cost.
December
13, 2012 - Commissioners from the Departments of Human Services, Health and Public Safety will discuss the first statewide plan to tackle substance abuse Nov. 18 in Worthington.
December
10, 2012 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health have released a more user-friendly Nursing Home Report Card with detailed information on Minnesota nursing facilities.
December
03, 2012 - Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson honors seven organizations from across the state for their outstanding contributions to human services program clients.
November
29, 2012 - DHS, in partnership with Minnesota Housing, is implementing a new pilot program to serve people with a serious mental illness who are ready for discharge from Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center but lack options for housing.