We partner with health care to ensure that patients have access to smoking cessation programs they need to be successful in quitting smoking.

Resources

• National Institutes of Health

  The National Institute of Health provides informative resources to help you play an active role in your health care and promotes clear communication with your doctor in order to better understand your diagnosis, treatment and recovery plan.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Information and resources on many health topics and chronic diseases.

• Mayo Clinic

  Mayo Clinic provides you an expert comprehensive guide on hundreds of diseases and conditions.

• Minnesota Department of Health

  The Minnesota Department of Health works to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Information and resources on many health topics and chronic diseases.

Success Stories

• Replacing Fountain Soda Machine

  

  Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are leading sources of added sugars in the American diet.  75% of the food items sold in the Lakeside Cafeteria at Winona Health meet the Mindful criteria for wellness. Only 41% of beverages sold in the cafeteria meet the same wellness criteria. Each year, customers purchase 6,117 cups of soda from the cafeteria, which translates to 2,664 pounds of sugar. A SHIP mini grant helped to replace the fountain soda machine with an ice and water dispenser and a hydration station featuring naturally flavored waters and refreshers.