Meet Graham Miller from the Environmental Health Team

For nearly 12 years, Graham Miller has worked as a health inspector for the Minneapolis Health Department. He helps make sure that restaurants, pools, hotels, and other public places are safe. Even so, his commitment to helping the public started much earlier, more than 45 years ago.

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A guide to staying safe and avoiding foodborne illnesses

As cookout season kicks off and cooking outdoors increases, it’s important to keep food safety in mind.  Warm weather is not just great for grilling, it’s also ideal for harmful bacteria to grow. It’s important to protect your friends and family from foodborne illnesses this summer.

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Minneapolis installs first northside NARCAN® vending machine

The Minneapolis Health Department and Hennepin County partnered to install the City’s first NARCAN® (naloxone) vending machine on the Northside. This life-saving resource expands access to the opioid overdose-reversing drug. 

Located at Fire Station 14 (2002 Lowry Ave. N.), this is the second vending machine in the city.

The vending machine:

• Provides 24-hour access.
• Contains more than 100 boxes of NARCAN, each holding two doses.
• Is free to community members with no barriers.
       

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“Stay Air Aware” and breathe like you care Air Quality Awareness Week

Air quality issues affect everyone, especially those living with asthma or other breathing challenges. Air Quality Awareness week comes as we spend more time outside, and the backyard fires season begins.

Learn more about air quality topics:

• Help improve air quality and protect your health
• Burn responsibly
• Air pollution comes from everyday sources
• Save money and the environment by reducing idling
• Monitoring City air quality

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