December 28, 2012 - Help is just one call away for Minnesota seniors resolving to volunteer or get answers in the New Year. The Senior LinkAge Line®: A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors connects callers with health care information, government services and volunteer opportunities.

December 20, 2012 - DHS is contributing to a “Better Minnesota” by reforming the way it purchases health care, saving taxpayers an estimated $600 million.

December 17, 2012 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services placed Specialized Treatment Services on a three-year conditional license and ordered it to pay a $1,200 fine for its failure to comply with policies and procedures related to the dispensing of methadone.

December 13, 2012 - The Minnesota Health Reform Task Force has approved the Roadmap to a Healthier Minnesota, including recommendations to increase access to high quality care at lower cost.

December 13, 2012 - Commissioners from the Departments of Human Services, Health and Public Safety will discuss the first statewide plan to tackle substance abuse Nov. 18 in Worthington.

December 10, 2012 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health have released a more user-friendly Nursing Home Report Card with detailed information on Minnesota nursing facilities.

December 03, 2012 - Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson honors seven organizations from across the state for their outstanding contributions to human services program clients.