Food insecurity, unstable housing, mental health challenges and job loss continue to be fundamental challenges during the pandemic that impact the health of many living in Ramsey County. Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health is committed to responding to the factors impacting our diverse public’s health and continues to share new and ongoing resources at www.Ramseycounty.us/coronavirus

Introduced in 2015, Keystone’s Foodmobile Program is a mobile food shelf service.  This innovative model brings food shelf services directly to people who have transportation barriers or who live in neighborhoods that lack access to full grocery stores. Our Foodmobiles travel throughout St. Paul and the northern suburbs of Ramsey County to bring nutritious food  Continue Reading »

COVID-19 has brought financial uncertainty to all corners of the state and unfortunately more Minnesotans are now in need of, and eligible for the following programs. The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program is available to help Minnesotans pay for home heating costs, furnace repairs and fuel delivery to ensure our neighbors stay warm and safe. For more information,  Continue Reading »

Making Minnesotaworks.net Work for You! Online Workshop Wednesday, October 14th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register here Make MinnesotaWorks.net work for you! Discover everything this website has to offer and get tips for navigating it. Learn how you can improve your profile on Minnesota’s best online job bank. A computer, laptop, or mobile device (smartphone or  Continue Reading »

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Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Halloween, Día de Los Muertos, Navratri, Diwali, and Thanksgiving will likely need to be different this fall to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Avoid activities that are higher risk for spread. Consider fun alternatives that pose lower risk of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Halloween Many traditional  Continue Reading »

COVID-19 These have been recommendations from this webpage. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html If you participated in higher risk activities or think that you may have been exposed during your celebration, take extra precautions (in addition the ones listed above) for 14 days after the event to protect others: Stay home as much as possible. Avoid being around people at increased risk for severe  Continue Reading »

COVID-19 These have been recommendations from this webpage. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html Follow these tips to reduce your risk of being exposed to, getting, or spreading COVID-19 during the celebration: Social distance and limit close contact Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may  Continue Reading »

COVID-19 These have been recommendations from this webpage. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html Fall and winter celebrations, such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Navratri, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and New Year’s, typically include large gatherings of families and friends, crowded parties, and travel that may put people at  Continue Reading »

COVID-19 These have been recommendations from this webpage. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household pose low risk for spread. In-person gatherings pose varying levels of risk. Event organizers and attendees should consider the risk of virus spread based on event size and use of mitigation strategies, as outlined in the Considerations for Events  Continue Reading »