MDH announces layoffs after federal government cuts funding

Medcalf: Phyllis Wheatley Community Center in Minneapolis marks 100 years of serving the community

Community centers such as the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center - celebrating 100 years - are grappling with a loss of federal funding.

City, health administrators warn about COVID-19 vaccination funding cut

The Trump administration announced around $11 billion in cuts to COVID-19 related grants nationwide on March 25.  The Minnesota Department of Health said it is losing over $200 million in federal grant money that funded the state’s COVID-19 response, KSTP reported. This affects organizations and providers across the state, including the Minneapolis Health Department, M Health Fairview and Neighborhood HealthSource.  The Minneapolis Health Depart…

Layoffs at Minnesota Department of Health, federal grants cut

Layoff notices went out to workers at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The agency said 170 workers will be let go due to immediate cuts in federal funding.

Low-income care provider in Lewiston to layoff 40, cut services

Community Clinical Services said in a news release Wednesday that state and federal funding challenges are to blame.

Minnesota Department of Health cuts 170 workers in response to federal funding cuts

The impact of more than $220 million in federal cuts to the Minnesota Department of Health became clearer Tuesday, as the agency issued layoff notices to 170 workers and rescinded offers to another 20 new hires. Minnesota as a result…

Minnesota Department of Health lays off 10% of staff after federal funding cut

ROCHESTER — The Minnesota Department of Health is laying off 170 employees after the federal government pulled $226 million of funding from the state health agency. In a press release Tuesday, April 1, MDH called the layoffs "a direct consequence of the unprecedented and unexpected action by the federal government." "It is devastating to be forced to reduce critical services and give notices to so many dedicated public health professionals becau…