Tag Archives: DHS

DHS Circle of Excellence award winners are recognized

The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the winners of its Circle of Excellence awards, which recognize organizations that […]

Refugees who make a difference are honored

Ten people who came to Minnesota as refugees were honored this fall for making a difference in their communities. The […]

Roe named to new post

Independent Lifestyles, Inc., A Center for Independent Living (ILICIL) of Sauk Rapids is has announced the promotion of Whitney Roe […]

Court oversight comes to end, but fight for better care has not

A lengthy legal battle, which has had many implications for Minnesotans with disabilities, officially comes to an end October 24. […]

DHS making major budget cuts

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing to lay off staff and slash millions of dollars in spending […]

Racially based biases alleged

People of color and Native Americans working at Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) contend they are sometimes targets of […]

As COVID-19 continues, know the rules

Minnesotans with disabilities have endured several months of living under COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Many have missed their day-to-day activities, including […]

Minnesota looks back on three decades of HIV care

Thousands of Minnesotans living with HIV receive federally funded health care, medication and services such as dental and mental health […]

Children’s behavioral facility cited

Dave Hartford, COO and Chief Administrator at Cambia Hills of East Bethel in March, 2020 Investigators from two state agencies […]

Make comments on waiver amendments before August 24 deadline

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking public comments on Summer 2020 federal waiver plan amendments before state officials […]

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‘Savings’ would reduce choice, access to needed medical items

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is championing a pair of proposals […]

Settlement reached with facility

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced a settlement agreement with a senior living facility, Edgewood Sartell, that violated Minnesota’s […]