|
|  |
|
| Human services consumers, providers and program administrators are invited to attend legislative update meetings across the state in July. Ten forums and a series of videoconferences are being held to address changes in home and community-based services following the 2009 Minnesota Legislative session. More information, including meeting fliers and registration information, is available on the disabilities services page. |
| Swimming, boating and other water-related activities spell summertime fun for many Minnesotans. They can be dangerous, however, for children. To reduce that number and keep kids safe, DHS and the Department of Natural Resources have teamed up to recommend tips, which are included in a news release on water safety. |
| Addiction treatment programs and emergency rooms in the Twin Cities report increased nonmedical use of prescription narcotics and heroin, according to the recently released Drug Abuse Trends report for June 2009. The report is produced twice annually to monitor emerging patterns and trends in drug abuse and treatment. More information is available in a news release about the report. |
| The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Metro Regional Office and the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans have moved from the Metro Square Annex to the Golden Rule Building. The regional office serves residents of Anoka, Washington, Hennepin, Scott, Carver, Ramsey and Dakota counties. The Metro Regional Office and commission are located in Suite 105 of the Golden Rule Building, 85 East Seventh Place, in downtown St. Paul. More information is in a news release. |
| Subscribe to News from DHS if you would like to be added to a monthly e-mail notification list for department news and Web site updates. |
| | |
|
