Health services help youth and families prevent or manage diabetes and Covid-19.
Family & Youth Diabetes Education
FEDS is meeting in person this spring every other Tuesday:
March 7 & 21; April 4 & 18; May 2 & 16
3080 Centerville Road in Little Canada
Join us for a healthy meal, health screenings and resources, informative presentations, and raffle prizes! Download a flyer with details.
Covid-19
The Department of Indian Work serves as a Covid Community Coordinator (CCC) for the Minnesota Department of Health. CCCs are trusted, community-based organizations that connect Minnesota’s diverse communities to Covid testing, vaccination, and other resources.
As a CCC, DIW serves the entire Twin Cities American Indian community and can answer questions about:
- What COVID-19 vaccines are available and how and where to get vaccinated
- Where to get tested for COVID-19
- Food support
- Health care and mental health resources
- Housing and rental assistance
- Employment resources
Contacts
Diabetes Education: Tai Mendenhall
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
612-624-3138
mend0009@umn.edu
Covid Resources: Lasha Tilsen
651-369-9770
Ltilsen@interfaithaction.org
Covid Resources
Every Minnesotan age 6 months and older is now eligible to get a safe and free COVID-19 vaccine.
- Find vaccine providers
- Find pharmacy appointments
- Vaccine Connector (available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali)
- Schedule a Covid testing appointment