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Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 - 7

Learn more about Ten Steps to improve breastfeeding rates, the role of breastfeeding in children’s development, lifelong health and the health of mothers, and enabling full support for breastfeeding in health care systems and beyond during World Breastfeeding Week.

For more information on breastfeeding | Breastfeeding Week | Ramsey County Breastfeeding Coalition

Household Chemical Collection Days in Saint Paul

Ramsey County’s collection truck for household hazardous waste (household chemicals) is coming to Saint Paul in August. It’s a quick, convenient and FREE way to get rid of paint, used motor oil, and other products that shouldn’t go in to the trash.

For more information on household hazardous waste (HHW) collection days

photo: bed bug and dime by J. Gangeloff-Kauffman

Bed Bugs: A Nusiance Pest Returns

Bed bugs feed on human blood, can hide in the smallest crack or crevice and can live over a year with no food. An adult bed bug is the size of an apple seed (3/8”) and thin as a credit card. Learn about identifying, preventing and controlling bed bugs in your home, on your travels and in your profession.

For more information on bed bugs

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Staying Cool When the Weather Turns Hot

For more information on avoiding heat related illness (pdf)

Pre-Demolition Inspections Required
This program is the first of its kind in Minnesota and encourages deconstruction, salvage and recycling. For more information on pre-demolition inspections | building removal and renovation

H1N1 Flu Information
H1N1 vaccine is widely available. If you or anyone you know need vaccine, Public Health recommends getting one. For more information on H1N1 Vaccine Clinics | H1N1 Flu | H1N1 Vaccine Finder

After Hours Contact Information (Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
If you are ill, contact your health care provider. To report an emergency, call 911. If you are a physician calling to report an infectious disease, please call 651.201.5414 or 1.877.676.5414.

To report a natural or manmade emergency that may have serious public health consequences AFTER regular business hours, call Minnesota Department of Health Emergency Operations at 651.201.5735.