Find out by reading, "Take Steps To Stay Safe Around Water" from the American Red Cross.

952-884-0330. Cornerstone HelpLine 24/7 provides immediate access to emergency services for individuals and families that are in crisis due to family abuse. Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park, Richfield and Brooklyn Park. Learn about Ask To Help initiative.

Regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, a mental condition impacts the lives of nearly 60 million Americans every year. Learn more at NAMI Hennepin and Mental Illness: What You Need To Know.

USA.gov has information about good nutrition, food safety, eating healthy meals on a budget, food stamp eligibility, and physical activity.

Hennepin County provides a variety of health and wellness services at medical clinics in 11 shelters and drop-in centers in Minneapolis. For assistance call 612-348-5553.

Learn simple steps to avoid serious health problems from the CDC.

Read personal narratives of Doctors, Nurses and Medical Support sent to the Library of Congress' Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project.

From the Minnesota Dept. of Health and learn more at flu.gov website.

A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine.

SAMHSA provides resources. Find toll-free multilingual Disaster Distress Hotline (1-800-985-5990), tips for talking with children, guidance for students, parents, teachers, caregivers and more.

Knowing your family health history is important. Organize yours using the My Family Health Portrait tool made available free by the U.S. Surgeon General.

Available online from the Minnesota Board on Aging or by calling Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433. This is the only comprehensive, objective statewide publication that provides information about all Medicare options on the open market for Minnesotans.

October 15 to December 17 is when ALL people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2013.

Find a Flu Shot Clinic provided by the Minnesota Dept. of Health.

Safely dispose of unused medicines at Hennepin County's green medicine drop boxes located in the lobby at each of the six locations.

Tips for parents and students on School Health from the National Library of Medicine.

ApplyMN is an online application that connects you with state and county services to help meet your basic needs. Apply for Cash Assistance, Food Support, Health Care and Child Support. Or call 612-596-1300 to schedule an appointment.

Swimming is the second most popular sports activity in the U.S.
CDC offers information on its benefits and how to be safe.

the health of all Minnesotans. Read more at Minnesota Dept. of Health.

What you need to know

Hennepin County provides low-cost child and adult immunizations (shots) to people who don't have adequate health insurance.

Watch the video Light Up The Night which celebrates HCMC's role as our state's first and most influential teaching hospital.

Do your loved ones know your healthcare wishes? Free legal help on advance care directives available on April 16 at William Mitchell College of Law. Learn more. Search the catalog by subject, Advance Directives (Medical Care),  for additional library materials.

Self-serve drop-off sites for unwanted prescription medicines, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and pet medicines are now available at three Hennepin County Sheriff's Office facilities in Brooklyn Park, Spring Park, and downtown Minneapolis.

Watch this video developed by the University of Arizona College of Medicine to learn a hands-only CPR method that DOUBLES a person's chance of surviving cardiac arrest.







 

Learn about the origins of the National Library of Medicine and how it transformed from office reference to a national collection.

The Library of Congress celebrates by recognizing the contributions of Americans with disabilities to our society and workforce.

This free online tool from the USDA helps you customize your healthy food and activity choices. Read more about it.