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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 be requested from the Communications Office.

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Date	News release
05/16/13	LGBT service organization honors DHS, Board on Aging
05/13/13	Prevention Week highlights Minnesota’s substance abuse prevention efforts
05/10/13	Minnesota achieves highest compliance rate for youth tobacco sales
05/03/13	Federal government announces additional funding for states and counties to cover Affordable Care Act implementation costs
05/03/13	Human Services commissioner visits Moorhead to highlight investments in Minnesota children
05/01/13	Foster families celebrated at two events
04/26/13	Human Services, Education commissioners highlight efforts to improve child safety, early education on Friday visit to Bemidji
04/22/13	Members sought for state mental health advisory panels
04/15/13	Healthcare Decisions Day time to plan for future needs
04/15/13	Time capsule opened at St. Peter Treatment Center
04/10/13	Simplified application launched for seniors to access healthy food
04/15/13	Human Services commissioner shares vision for future of MinnesotaCare
04/04/13	Task force members sought for health care reform project
04/03/13	Lawmakers consider mental health and other key DHS initiatives
04/03/13	Infant deaths in child care down, DHS report shows
04/03/13	Legislature to hear governor’s health care reform proposals
04/02/13	Lawmakers look at key proposals for children and long-term care
03/25/13	Human Services commissioner shares vision for future of MinnesotaCare
03/19/13	Human Services Commissioner Jesson, Minnesota Hospital Association President Massa meet with Rochester health care leaders
03/18/13	Gov. Dayton’s supplemental budget invests $5M to help homeless youth find shelter, services
03/12/13	Lawmakers look at key proposals for long-term care, child care, mental health care
03/12/13	More Minnesota children to move to permanent families through Northstar Care for Children
03/08/13	Human Services commissioner highlights Reform 2020 in St. Paul
03/08/13	Legislation would help stem rising heroin and other opiate abuse
03/07/13	Human Services commissioner highlights Reform 2020 in Mankato
03/05/13	State announces pilot to encourage eating fresh produce
03/05/13	Department of Human Services’ health care delivery reforms highlighted
02/26/13	Human Services Commissioner Jesson, Minnesota Hospital Association President Massa meet with St. Cloud health care leaders
02/15/13	Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon, Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson meet with Duluth health care leaders
02/06/13	Commissioner Jesson statement on HHS Basic Health Plan announcement
02/06/13	Adoption highlighted during Black History Month
01/30/13	Recommendations improve child care safety and prevent child care deaths
01/30/13	Governor’s budget expands health coverage to over 145,000 Minnesotans
01/09/13	2013 is time to explore ways to “Own Your Future” in senior years
01/08/13	Nutritious Food Coalition celebrates one-year anniversary
12/28/12	One Stop Shop helps older Minnesotans live productive lives
12/17/12	Department of Human Services sanctions methadone provider
12/13/12	Minnesota Health Reform Task Force recommends steps to better health at lower cost
12/10/12	Nursing Home Report Card revamped for easier use, more information
12/03/12	Awards recognize contributions to human services clients
11/15/12	Members sought for state mental health advisory bodies
11/09/12	State human services leader to be honored for child welfare work
10/25/12	Interested in adoption? Attend Circus of the Heart to learn more
10/23/12	Minnesota recovers $9 million from Abbott Labs in fraud case
10/17/12	Housing program for people with disabilities achieves milestone
10/11/12	Health reform expert named Minnesota Medicaid director
10/10/12	Karen Jones named director of substance abuse treatment program
10/02/12	State-operated hospital nurse receives national award
09/26/12	State-operated hospital recognized by national group
09/13/12	State agencies announce comprehensive substance abuse prevention strategy
09/11/12	Capitol event features stories of addiction, mental health recovery
09/05/12	Own Your Future Advisory Panel to meet again
09/05/12	National Recovery Month observed in September
08/30/12	DHS drug abuse adviser retires from state service
08/20/12	DHS highlights disability, aging services at Minnesota State Fair
08/16/12	Minnesota working to increase food access for hungry Minnesotans
08/15/12	Expansion of law to protect newborns effective August 2012
08/09/12	State gets federal approval for innovative health care payment reform
08/08/12	DHS commissioner to meet with 12 southwestern Minnesota counties planning rural community care system
08/03/12	DHS hospitals celebrate anniversaries, new leader
08/01/12	Projects funded to help older Minnesotans stay at home
07/25/12	Department of Human Services updates online accountability tool
06/29/12	Applications sought for Problem Gambling Advisory Committee
06/27/12	Annual report shows progress in quality of care provided to low-income Minnesotans
06/25/12	Alexandria hospital celebrates six years of operation
06/20/12	DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Thief River Falls and Grand Rapids as part of regional children’s justice effort
06/19/12	DHS unveils Medicaid Reform 2020: Pathways to Independence
06/19/12	Heroin/opiate abuse maintains grip in Twin Cities
06/15/12	Baxter hospital earns top Governor’s Safety Award
06/14/12	Human Services assistant commissioner receives national award for work on behalf of vulnerable children
06/07/12	Bemidji hospital celebrates fifth anniversary
06/04/12	New panel to guide “Own Your Future” public awareness campaign encouraging Minnesotans to plan for aging care needs
06/04/12	DHS, Mayo Clinic join to provide guidance on children’s mental health to primary care doctors
05/29/12	Director of state sex offender treatment program retires
05/29/12	DHS homeless youth services coordinator honored
05/16/12	DHS launches single online application for multiple public assistance programs
05/01/12	May is Foster Care Month; DHS, counties recognize foster families at two events
04/25/12	DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Duluth as part of regional children’s justice effort
04/23/12	Minnesota Department of Human Services agrees on treatment of $30 million health plan contribution
04/11/12	DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Alexandria as part of regional children’s justice effort
04/10/12	Anoka County receives national Hunger Champions Award
04/04/12	Public support increases for people with developmental disabilities participating fully in their communities
03/28/12	DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Rochester as part of regional children’s justice effort
03/21/12	DHS Commissioner and Supreme Court Chief Justice visit Redwood Falls as part of regional children’s justice effort
03/16/12	DHS, Dakota County, McLeod County collect large lump sums in back child support
03/12/12	DHS names chief counsel to Office of Inspector General
02/03/12	State reaches its highest compliance rate for youth tobacco sales
02/20/12	DHS immediately suspends Brooklyn Center child care center license
01/30/12	Heroin/opiate abuse at record-high levels in the Twin Cities
01/20/12	Awards recognize contributions to human services clients
01/10/12	Lt. Governor Prettner Solon announces food support coalition

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