Featured projects and resources
Find out how we promote health and well-being for all who live, work, learn, and play in Hennepin County.
![Black woman smiling at camera and making a heart shape with her hands.](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/women-making-heart-with-hands.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=c12c25d550894951b2ca48ad9db530e1&hash=5D11655787D00DFD5FDB02B89A243CAA)
County partnering with community to improve Black and Indigenous women's heart health
Hennepin County is supporting the heart health of disproportionately affected African American/Black and Indigenous women in Hennepin County.![cannabis leaf](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/cannabis-leaf.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=34178b90c06242ea94c910b07ececf9b&hash=E3DC71810E976D143B415F14538D6375)
Protecting public health and promoting equity in the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Minnesota.
![people jumping in the snow](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/people-outside.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=2e491bfca66a46b7833d5a0444f82ede&hash=6B2ECAD7707D375630BC09591E6C638C)
Partnering with St. Louis Park public schools to address commercial tobacco use among young people
In 2023, St. Louis Park School District partnered with Public Health Promotion to bolster their approach to reducing vaping and e-cigarette use in their school community.![girls on stage dancing outside](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/girls-dancing-on-stage.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=67835a344bbe458899c1896c4825af89&hash=08D9E89907CEEA92B2BF32A879B7AAE0)
The third annual “Hmong Community Explore Your Parks” brought hundreds of people together in Brooklyn Center’s Centennial Park.
![introduction to health coaching](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/introduction-to-health-coaching-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=c6a426296e124579920b890a7af701e3&hash=108A63C5D31C4791BEEC36D173D4F544)
Trainings from Hennepin County Public Health Promotion supports healthcare providers to lead patients to healthy changes.
![health on the go outdoor table event](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/health-on-the-go-outdoor-table-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=1cb6f517a4fe4ac8a5be5fbea2bc9299&hash=B29992322C05A5D6AE5E9B5534DD04D9)
Collaboratives in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center promote community health through welcoming events and services.
![mom with children outside at a twins game](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/family-twins-game-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=5a1191d1cce34c7ca89152f0f0c74e82&hash=5F4C6CB022A9DE4CE336826AEEF68000)
Challenge provides motivation for family to get active and inspiration for sons Andrew and Tyler to become competitive runners.
![calm kit](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/calm-kit-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=4a8840d27fda42a79dd612fb449b88bd&hash=F676F68EFFFA8E521C3160534766C33B)
Space and tools for finding calm can help students and staff manage stress during school.
![hennepin technical college student packing fresh food in a box](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/packing-fresh-food-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=2931424fcbe74af6a1a3c111fff21027&hash=1F2EFE1A900233ED272DEEAB51221112)
Working with Hennepin Technical College to improve student health
A multiyear collaboration between the college and Hennepin County Public Health strengthens food security on campus.![group of Latin x teens talking while sitting in a circle](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/latin-x-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=c5677bc571ca48e19207debdc7ad7bbe&hash=0DF32E50EF99094FE31AB49C87361C5B)
Allina Health works with Public Health and community partners to create mental well-being supports for youth from a variety of backgrounds.
![screenshot of the food resource map](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/map-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=bd00e0fcb447404f815c60e266eeea70&hash=527DC174D5C9716EAC298603032F599E)
Find food shelves, meal and food box programs, and other food resources in Hennepin County.
![The Frosty Four logos](https://mc-379cbd4e-be3f-43d7-8383-5433-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/health-promotion/-/media/health-promotion/Featured-projects-and-resources/frosty-four-rollup.jpg?h=520&iar=0&w=800&rev=16eb2b47358e45a49e7a1a224cd841e8&hash=D9CA562F959F817766034E63F698B273)
Public Health offers training for local employers to implement the Frosty Four Challenge at their worksites.