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By: Hannah Sovinski, RD, LD, CLS - Aitkin County Public Health The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Stroke Team announced that Aitkin County Health and Human Services has been awarded funding through the Stroke Team - Based Care request for proposal process. This funding marks an important step in addressing stroke disparities and improving health outcomes in Aitkin County, a rural community where stroke remains a leading health concern. Stroke in Aitkin County: The Data

Hannah Sovinski, RD, LD, CLS Community Health Specialist with Aitkin County Public Health Story Walk Panel in Aitkin City Park Bringing books to life, Aitkin County Public Health’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) program, the City of Aitkin, and the Aitkin Friends of the Library have teamed up to create a StoryWalk at Aitkin City Park. This interactive experience allows children and families to enjoy a story while being active in the fresh air, combining learn

Find Food Aitkin County Network Community Food Assessment Good food brings people together! That’s exactly what Aitkin County Public Health and the Find Food Aitkin County Network are hoping to do through a new Community Food Assessment. We are proud to be one of only two counties in Minnesota selected to receive technical assistance from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, to help guide this important work. This pr

By: Hannah Sovinski, RD, LD, CLS Community Health Specialist with Aitkin County Public Health The McGregor Area Food Shelf had been a cornerstone of support for families in Aitkin County, but with the shelf set to close in July, the community faced the loss of this vital resource. Hearing the call for help, a new champion stepped forward — Lynne Jacobs, with Grace Lutheran Church of Big Sandy — who led the way in transforming the food shelf into a welcoming, dignified space