News releases
News releases deal with the many issues the Minnesota Department of Human Services has
responsibility for, such as health care, economic assistance and social services for people who
do not have the resources to meet their basic needs. They are sent to the news departments of
newspapers and television and radio stations across the state.
News releases are retained on the DHS website for one year. Copies of older news releases may
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Human Services, Education commissioners highlight efforts to improve child safety, early
education on Friday visit to Bemidji
Members sought for state mental health advisory panels
Healthcare Decisions Day time to plan for future needs
Time capsule opened at St. Peter Treatment Center
Simplified application launched for seniors to access healthy food
Human Services commissioner shares vision for future of MinnesotaCare
Task force members sought for health care reform project
Lawmakers consider mental health and other key DHS initiatives
Infant deaths in child care down, DHS report shows
Legislature to hear governor’s health care reform proposals
Lawmakers look at key proposals for children and long-term care
Human Services commissioner shares vision for future of MinnesotaCare
Human Services Commissioner Jesson, Minnesota Hospital Association President Massa meet
with Rochester health care leaders
Gov. Dayton’s supplemental budget invests $5M to help homeless youth find shelter, services
Lawmakers look at key proposals for long-term care, child care, mental health care
More Minnesota children to move to permanent families through Northstar Care for Children
Human Services commissioner highlights Reform 2020 in St. Paul
Legislation would help stem rising heroin and other opiate abuse
Human Services commissioner highlights Reform 2020 in Mankato
State announces pilot to encourage eating fresh produce
Department of Human Services’ health care delivery reforms highlighted
Human Services Commissioner Jesson, Minnesota Hospital Association President Massa meet
with St. Cloud health care leaders
Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon, Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson meet with
Duluth health care leaders
Commissioner Jesson statement on HHS Basic Health Plan announcement
Adoption highlighted during Black History Month
Recommendations improve child care safety and prevent child care deaths
Governor’s budget expands health coverage to over 145,000 Minnesotans
2013 is time to explore ways to “Own Your Future” in senior years
Nutritious Food Coalition celebrates one-year anniversary
One Stop Shop helps older Minnesotans live productive lives
Department of Human Services sanctions methadone provider
Minnesota Health Reform Task Force recommends steps to better health at lower cost
Nursing Home Report Card revamped for easier use, more information
Awards recognize contributions to human services clients
Members sought for state mental health advisory bodies
State human services leader to be honored for child welfare work
Interested in adoption? Attend Circus of the Heart to learn more
Minnesota recovers $9 million from Abbott Labs in fraud case
Housing program for people with disabilities achieves milestone
Health reform expert named Minnesota Medicaid director
Karen Jones named director of substance abuse treatment program
State-operated hospital nurse receives national award
State-operated hospital recognized by national group
State agencies announce comprehensive substance abuse prevention strategy
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Capitol event features stories of addiction, mental health recovery
Own Your Future Advisory Panel to meet again
National Recovery Month observed in September
DHS drug abuse adviser retires from state service
DHS highlights disability, aging services at Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota working to increase food access for hungry Minnesotans
Expansion of law to protect newborns effective August 2012
State gets federal approval for innovative health care payment reform
DHS commissioner to meet with 12 southwestern Minnesota counties planning rural community
care system
DHS hospitals celebrate anniversaries, new leader
Projects funded to help older Minnesotans stay at home
Department of Human Services updates online accountability tool
Applications sought for Problem Gambling Advisory Committee
Annual report shows progress in quality of care provided to low-income Minnesotans
Alexandria hospital celebrates six years of operation
DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Thief River Falls and Grand Rapids as
part of regional children’s justice effort
DHS unveils Medicaid Reform 2020: Pathways to Independence
Heroin/opiate abuse maintains grip in Twin Cities
Baxter hospital earns top Governor’s Safety Award
Human Services assistant commissioner receives national award for work on behalf of vulnerable
children
Bemidji hospital celebrates fifth anniversary
New panel to guide “Own Your Future” public awareness campaign encouraging Minnesotans to
plan for aging care needs
DHS, Mayo Clinic join to provide guidance on children’s mental health to primary care doctors
Director of state sex offender treatment program retires
DHS homeless youth services coordinator honored
DHS launches single online application for multiple public assistance programs
May is Foster Care Month; DHS, counties recognize foster families at two events
DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Duluth as part of regional children’s
justice effort
Minnesota Department of Human Services agrees on treatment of $30 million health plan
contribution
DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Alexandria as part of regional
children’s justice effort
Anoka County receives national Hunger Champions Award
Public support increases for people with developmental disabilities participating fully in their
communities
DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Rochester as part of regional
children’s justice effort
DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Redwood Falls as part of regional
children’s justice effort
DHS, Dakota County, McLeod County collect large lump sums in back child support
DHS names chief counsel to Office of Inspector General
State reaches its highest compliance rate for youth tobacco sales
DHS immediately suspends Brooklyn Center child care center license
Heroin/opiate abuse at record-high levels in the Twin Cities
Awards recognize contributions to human services clients
Lt. Governor Prettner Solon announces food support coalition