A reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB). - Information Dissemination: Collects and disseminates data and materials to support the work of prevention organizations and workers at international, national, state, and local levels. This includes facilitating program collaboration by sharing information, resources, published materials, research, and trends among the four diseases. - Public Health Collaboration: Connects public health partners through collaborative communication and innovative technology solutions, fostering partnerships to enhance disease prevention efforts. - Resource and Service Database: Maintains a comprehensive database of approximately 10,000 organizations providing services related to HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB, including counseling, testing, prevention, education, and support. - Services for Public Health Professionals include educational materials, prevention resources, and training opportunities.

Public Health staff provides information and education to enable residents to lead healthy lifestyles for themselves and their families. Services include: - Emergency preparedness to prevent, protect against, and quickly respond to and recover from health emergencies. Emergencies include infectious disease outbreaks/pandemics, severe weather, natural disasters, power outages, incidents resulting in mass casualties, toxic chemical or radiological releases, and acts of bioterrorism. - General education about communicable diseases and immunizations to groups and individuals - HIV education and information - Immunization services to children and adults that are not covered by insurance or Medical Assistance (MA) - Seasonal flu information - Tuberculosis screening, follow-up, and case management to individuals suspected of having or currently have active Tuberculosis

- Free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing with same day results - Medical case management - Support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS including education information about HIV disease and treatment, HIV disclosure in rural Minnesota, nutrition, stress reduction, self-care, harm reduction, general wellness, as well as community resources

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

Case management, integrative therapies (acupuncture, massage and other complementary therapies) nutritional counseling and other services for individuals living with HIV. Call for appointment. Services include: - Case management for individuals living with HIV/AIDS - Integrative therapies (massage, acupuncture, chiropractic and other body therapies) - Nutritional counseling - Health and wellness seminars for individuals living with HIV/AIDS - HIV testing and HIV prevention counseling and materials (condoms, lubricants, etc.) - Printed information, audio and visual lending library - Internet access for information and private emailing

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

Provides the following support groups: Sistas Inspiring Sistas Support Group (SIS): Program is for women living with HIV and provides support, training and education that empowers women to improve their lives and decrease risk factors. The program consists of traditional and non-traditional support groups that meet twice a week. Women receive both group and one-on-one support to create individual goals and plans, participate in group training, education and support, while working with the program coordinator to advance individual goals and plans. Brotherhood Men's Monthly Support Group: Support group meets monthly. Men living with HIV within this group give and gain support from one another. Additionally, they participate in a number of activities around issues where they share a common experiences, and receive training and education around issues of interest to them.

Supportive network linking individuals and families with similar challenges including: - Adults who have bleeding disorders - Adults who have bleeding disorders and are HIV positive or have AIDS - Families of children who have bleeding disorders - Individuals with bleeding disorders and Hepatitis C - Newsletter and brochures on bleeding disorders and its complications including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

Health educators provide free, one-on-one, confidential information and referral concerning: - Birth control methods (how to use, side effects, effectiveness, where to get) - Clinic referrals for affordable birth control, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, pap smears and pelvic exams, support groups for sexual health concerns, pregnancy prevention and planning, emergency contraception, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, infertility and reproductive health issues, and AIDS information. - Emergency contraception - Pregnancy prevention - Pregnancy symptoms - Sexually transmitted infections symptoms, treatment options and prevention

Offers various immunizations for adults and children, testing, and disease prevention education. Programs are offered at low cost to persons who are eligible. Services include: - Immunizations at health fairs and work sites - Covid-19 Vaccines - Refugee screening - Childhood lead studies and abatement - Communicable disease education and surveillance - HIV and AIDS education - Public health nuisance control - Tuberculosis education - Mantoux testing - Hepatitis B worksite activities

Offers various immunizations for adults and children, testing, and disease prevention education. Programs are offered at low cost to persons who are eligible. Services include: - Immunizations at health fairs and work sites - Covid-19 Vaccines - Refugee screening - Childhood lead studies and abatement - Communicable disease education and surveillance - HIV and AIDS education - Public health nuisance control - Tuberculosis education - Mantoux testing - Hepatitis B worksite activities

HIV Education and Support Services for Youth: - HIV prevention, education and counseling for young men and women who have sex with men ages 13 - 30, high risk people of any age who report having sexual and needle-sharing partners between the ages of 13 - 30. - Free HIV testing for anyone of any age. - Case management for any HIV+ youth age 13 - 30 and their families, including support and referrals to community resources as needed. - Group education and consultation about AIDS and HIV-related health issues of gay and bisexual youth for professionals, community members, and schools.

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

A multi-service community-based facility offering a range of support services and resources to enhance skills, employability and long-term career mobility to traditionally under-served populations. Services include: - One-to-one assistance with resume, job search and entry-level placement needs - Job placement, retention and ongoing support services for program graduates - Career development, career awareness, career change counseling, career exploration, vocational assessment - Professional development designed specifically for currently-employed workers - A computer lab that provides self-directed technology usage, as well as more formal instruction - Sector-based classroom job skill programs in partnership with major employers in healthcare and banking - Work readiness training programs for individuals with criminal histories - Employment training and benefits eligibility and review for individuals with HIV/AIDS - Access to information about GED and post-secondary educational programs - Financial literacy coaching - Homebuyer education and pre/post purchase counseling

The program is designed to educate clients with HIV about transmission and how to reduce its likelihood. It includes the provision of information; including information dissemination about medical and psycho-social support services and counseling to help clients with HIV improve their health.

Program is designed to identify HIV positive individuals who are not receiving care and work to get them back into care.

Audiology and Speech: Diagnose and treat conditions affecting hearing, speech, or balance. Audiology (612)467-1100, Speech-Language Pathology (612)629-7797, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Dental Service: Room 2U-122, (612)467-2039, 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday; General Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, Dental Hygiene, Periodontics, Sleep Dentistry; Northwest Metro Community Clinic, 7545 Veteran's Drive, Ramsey, MN 55303 provides general dentistry and dental hygiene to eligible veterans among other VA health services. Gastroenterology and Hepatology Service: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Clinics 3V, (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Hematology-Oncology (Cancer Care) Service: Hematology-Oncology Clinics 3V and 3F, (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday HIV and PrEP Clinic/Minneapolis Retroviral Treatment Center (MRTC): MRTC Clinic, 3D, 3rd Floor, (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday LGBT Care: (612)725-2000 Lodging: Provides several choices in overnight accommodations for patients or families or military service members being treated at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, including Building 10 for patients who live outside the Twin City metro area and need a place to stay for one night or more, the Fisher House Program is a home away from home for patient's families and significant others who have Veterans and active duty soldiers receiving care at the VA Medical Center. Lodging Office, (612)467-5602, 7 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday MADE (Minneapolis Adaptive Design & Engineering Program): Develops and disseminates adaptive technologies and interventions to help Veterans with physical disabilities maximize their function and participation in activities. (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday MOVE! Weight Management Program: Minneapolis VA and Outpatient Clinics, (612)629-7388 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 7388, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Nutrition & Food Services: (612)467-2004, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Optometry and Ophthalmology: Medical Center 2E, offers routine eye exams, vision testing, treatment, prescription eyeglasses, and other assistive devices. Optometry/Ophthalmology (612)467-3451, Optical Shop (612)467-7432 or (612)467-5972. Pharmacy: Room 1R-101, (612)467-2090, 8:15 am -10 pm Monday - Friday; 9 am - 5:30 pm weekends/holidays Primary Care: Family and internal medicine, including immunizations and vaccinations. (612)467-1100, 7:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday Radiology (Diagnostic & Imaging)/X-Ray: 1R-128 and Basement, (612)725-2000, by appointment Sleep Medicine: Diagnose and treat sleep problems such as sleeping and breathing difficulties while sleeping (612)467-4406; 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Center (SCI/D): (612)629-7005, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis); spinal cord injuries Surgery: (612)725-2000, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday; Tele-ICU, 24 hours/7 days a week Telehealth offering video visits, remote care, and care by telephone Tobacco Cessation: (612)467-4212, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Specialists prevent, diagnose, and treat conditions caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Conditions Treated AIDS Autoimmune diseases COVID-19 Cellulitis Chickenpox Diphtheria Ebola Endocarditis Enteroviruses Fifth disease Gangrene Giardiasis HIV Hand-foot-mouth disease Hepatitis Herpes simplex virus Human parainfluenza viruses Infectious diseases Lyme disease MRSA Malaria Measles Osteomyelitis Pneumonia Pulmonary disease Rocky mountain spotted fever Sexually transmitted diseases Shingles Thrush Tuberculosis

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

Provides medical and reproductive health care services including: - Birth control consultations and services, including long acting contraceptive methods (IUDs and Implants) - Emergency contraception - Pap Smears, annual reproductive health check-ups, and cancer screenings - Pregnancy termination services, both medication and surgical procedures - STD/STI testing and treatment; HIV testing - Walk-in pregnancy testing and services: Testing choices, full options counseling, community referrals, and ultrasound (by appointment)

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

Offers free and confidential testing for HIV. Individuals are invited to pick a time and place to be tested. Results are usually available in 20 minutes and staff will provide pre- and post-counseling in English and some African languages. Confidential support group for Africans living with HIV and AIDS. Persons of all faiths are welcome. The meetings are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Meetings include a fellowship and spiritual period, a shared meal, and an emotional support and health wellness section.

- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections including HIV rapid testing - Birth control exams, dispensing of birth control methods on-site - Pregnancy testing and all-options pregnancy counseling. Program services and staff are not directive regarding pregnancy options. Parenting, adoption and abortion are discussed and referrals and resources for all options are provided. - Emergency contraception pill (Plan B or morning after pill) - Pregnancy prevention

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

Provides men and women with the information and means to exercise personal choice in their reproductive health. Medical services include: - Community education to small and large groups - HIV testing - Natural Family Planning information - Pap smears, physical exams, and choice of birth control method - Patient education and counseling on methods of contraception, women's health care, and sexually transmitted diseases - Pregnancy testing - Sexually transmitted infection screening