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Ask the Allergist - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Offers a free service where an allergist will answer questions about asthma and allergies. Provides only general advice about managing asthma or allergies, medicines, and treatments. Does not answer questions about specific consumer products. NOTE: The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Always talk with a doctor before changing an asthma or allergy management plan.

What's Here

Allergies
Disease/Disability Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Patient to Patient Networking
Asthma
Health Issues

Career Academies - Greater Twin Cities United Way

Aims to provide youth in the Greater Twin Cities region with clear pathways to lifelong, wealth-building careers without needing to incur college debt. The program helps youth support themselves, their families, and strengthen the community's future. These academies expose students to diverse career tracks, including: - Agriculture - Automotive - Business / Marketing / Finance - Construction - Education / Public Service - Healthcare - Manufacturing / Engineering - STEM / IT

What's Here

Business Issues
Construction/Mining Occupations
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Education Issues
Health Issues
General Youth Employment Programs

Health Promotion - Steele County Public Health

Provides screenings for adults for a variety of conditions, including screenings of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure checks. Additional health services include health assessments, presentations on health topics, and other community services.

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Public Health Departments
Health Issues
Disease/Disability Information
Outreach Programs
General Health Education Programs

Men's Issues Education - Twin Cities Men's Center, The

Information and referral on life's issues and legal needs Library for members: - Topics of Men's issues: Relationships, health, psychological, and sexuality - Book loan and reference/information Family Law Clinics targeted to the needs of men and women regarding: - Divorce or dealing with other family law issues - Clinic held 7 pm - 9 pm 1st Wednesday of each month Issue presentations are offered each Wednesday on: - Parenting - Anger - Health and addiction - Job satisfaction - Sexuality: relationships, sexual orientation and masculinity - Spirituality Men Talk newsletter and on-line Resource Directory on Website 12 session anger management class: "Men Helping Men With Anger" - For men who desire to improve their relationships at home and at work - All anger management classes hybrid, meaning the participants may attend in person or online. In person is recommended - Alumni groups for men who have completed the class 12 Session Moving Toward Empowerment class - For men who have successfully completed the Men Helping Men With Anger class and want to deepen their learning. All classes are hybrid, meaning participants may attend in person or online.

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Anger Management
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Men's Issues
Reference/Information
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Community Legal Clinics
Relationship Workshops
Substance Use Disorder Issues
Religious/Spirituality Issues
Divorce Assistance
LGBTQ2+ Issues
Newsletters
Parenting Issues
Males
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Gay Men
Bisexuals
Specialized Information and Referral
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Health Issues
Book Loan
Alimony Assistance
Employment Issues
Workshops/Symposiums

Health Promotion Services - Dodge County Public Health

Consultation to businesses and industry in planning health and wellness programs for employees. Provide education and presentations on health and wellness topics to the community. Educational Programs that focus on: - Disease prevention (handwashing) - Mental health - Nutrition - Obesity reduction - Physical activity - Substance use - Youth tobacco prevention Speaker available to community groups, industry, and schools on health topics

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Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
General Health Education Programs
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Weight Management
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
General Mental Health Information/Education
Nutrition Education
Health Issues

Membership Association - Minnesota HomeCare Association

- Advocacy with state and federal government - Home care training and education services - Membership association for home health care providers in the State of Minnesota - Provides annual membership directory/resource guide on website - The public may also call the association office to get information about home health care services and referrals to member agencies Note: Minnesota HomeCare Association does not provide health care services to the general public, its members provides the services

What's Here

Vocational Education
Directory/Resource List Publication
Home Care/Hospice Associations
Health Issues

Immunization Information - Benton County Public Health

Provides information and education on vaccinations and referrals to agencies that can provide them

What's Here

Disease/Disability Information
Public Health Nursing
General Immunization
Health Issues

Eye Care Information and Referral - Minnesota Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

- Annual public glaucoma screenings - Referrals to eye doctors statewide - Medical eye care information via website

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Health Issues
Eye Care Referrals
Physician/Surgeon Associations
Ophthalmology
Disease/Disability Information
Eye Screening

Health Education and Promotion - Kanabec County Community Health

Provides community data, information and education in: - Alcohol, tobacco and other drug use prevention - Healthy eating - Increasing physical activity - Obesity prevention - Suicide prevention

What's Here

Alcohol Use Disorder Issues
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Health Issues
Drug Use Disorder Issues
Wellness Programs
Nutrition Education
Suicide Issues
Disease/Disability Information
Physical Activity/Fitness Issues

Ombudsman for Long-Term Care - Minnesota Board on Aging

An independent state agency that works to preserve individual rights for all who are living in a long-term care community. Serves individuals needing or receiving long-term care through complaint investigation, advocacy, and education. Services provided: - Advocates for reform through state and federal legislation and the health care and social services system to better meet consumer needs - Investigates complaints and works to resolve disputes between consumers and nursing homes, boarding care homes, adult foster care, housing with services/assisted living residences, home care agencies, hospitals and government agencies through mediation, negotiation, education or referral to appropriate state or federal enforcement agencies or legal services - Provides information and education about consumers' rights, laws and regulations, and the financing of health care and long-term care services through written materials, individual consultation, or public speaking

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Consumer Education
Hospital Complaints
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Health Issues
Older Adult/Aging Issues
Nursing Facility Complaints
System Advocacy
Adult Residential Facility Complaints
Home Health Care Complaints
State Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices

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