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National Public Health Week Proclamation - offered by Commissioner Conley
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WHEREAS, the week of April 6 through April 12, 2026 is National Public Health Week and the theme is "Ready. Set. Action!" recognizing how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. It's also a time to celebrate the efforts of public health staff and partner organizations and encourage continuous improvement for the future; and
WHEREAS, Significant strides have been made in public health, including the following public health successes:
1. Hennepin County is improving health outcomes and working to eliminate disparities by addressing food insecurity through a $4 million investment in food support to 35 partners, providing support and access to culturally relevant foods to residents across the county. Additionally, the county invested another $2 million in response to the 30+ day federal shutdown to ensure residents had readily available access in a time of crisis.
2. Hennepin County Public Health is reducing barriers to accessing childhood immunizations by providing community based vaccination clinics across the county, including clinics hosted in libraries and in partnership with local schools, providing 855 people with a total of 2,484 immunizations in 2025.
3. African American/Black and Indigenous women in Hennepin County experience higher rates cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, than women of any other racial group. To address these disparities, Hennepin County has partnered with community and clinical partners since 2024 to develop and support culturally relevant prevention, care coordination, and mental health services. These efforts reached 5,000 community members in 2025 and supported the "Your Heart Beats for Generations" campaign co-created with our community.
4. The Red Door Exchange offers safer drug use supplies and essential med...
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