July 18, 2013 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) has redesigned its public dashboard to better reflect and track progress on agency priorities.

July 12, 2013 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services is accepting applications for appointments to the newly created Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council.

June 28, 2013 - The Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Health have appointed two task forces to support the Minnesota Accountable Health Model initiative.

June 25, 2013 - Listening sessions aimed at gathering input on a draft plan to improve services for people with disabilities will be held across the state this summer. A sub-cabinet of state agency leaders, including Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson, will host the listening sessions to hear from people with disabilities, their families, service providers and other stakeholders on the draft Olmstead plan.

June 24, 2013 - A growing number of children are getting their asthma under control in Minnesota, including children covered by Medicaid programs, according to data from the sixth annual Health Care Disparities Report.

June 24, 2013 - The two-day 2013 Age & Disabilities Odyssey conference concluded in Duluth June 18 with a record-breaking 1,300 registrants, and more than 80 exhibitors and speakers.

June 21, 2013 - Eight individuals and organizations from across Minnesota were recognized for their work in improving and enriching the lives of seniors and people with disabilities at the 2013 Age & Disabilities Odyssey Conference.

June 21, 2013 - Participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have an opportunity to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables this summer.

June 14, 2013 - DHS this month launched an initiative that provides food directly to low-income children and families. The initiative, called the Summer Backpack Program, is supported by bonus funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

June 13, 2013 - DHS awarded certificates to 15 hospitals last month for their leadership and commitment to help Minnesota families establish paternity for nearly 14,700 children.