Community Health

Mammograms are x-rays that screen for breast cancer early, in its most treatable stages. For women over age 40, annual mammograms are important to staying healthy and cancer-free. We partner with the Minnesota Department of Health Sage Screening Program and Park Nicollet’s Mammo-A-Go-Go mobile mammography unit to host mammogram events at our clinics. The third Wednesday of every month, we provide free or low-cost mammograms. Patients can also learn about cancer prevention and breast health, ask questions, and enjoy food and beverages. To schedule a mammogram or learn more about our events, Contact Director of Community Health & Fund Development, Bri Berg, at [email protected] or 763-639-2445.

Testing for cervical cancer and the common virus that can lead to it (Human Papillomavirus, or HPV) should start at age 21. For those without insurance, we partner with MDH Sage Screening Programs to offer free cervical exams and Pap smears. HPV vaccinations are available for adolescent and adult patients. Contact Director of Community Health & Fund Development, Bri Berg, at [email protected] or 763-639-2445 to learn more or make an appointment.

We have reproductive health services available for everyone. Our providers and community health workers can help you learn about reproductive health and decide which birth control method is right for you. They can also offer referrals to reproductive health resources in your community, and provide ongoing follow-up care. One-on-one sexual health counseling is available at all four of our clinics.

We offer free counseling, resources, and support for all pregnancy options with one of our Community Health Workers. Teen visits are always private and confidential. Contact our Community Health Worker line at 612-588-9411 option 5 to learn more or make an appointment.

We offer these birth control education visits at our Fremont and Central Clinics:

Fremont Clinic:

Monday through Friday from 1PM-3:30PM

Central Clinic:

Wednesday from 1PM-3:30PM

Do you need help paying for reproductive health services? Minnesota Family Planning Program (MFPP) provides free access to birth control, STI testing and treatment, and other reproductive health services for eligible patients. Our Patient Access Coordinators can help you enroll.

Contact Community Health Program Manager, Reysel, for more information about our reproductive health program services at 612-287-2462

Neighborhood HealthSource provides confidential HIV prevention services to help you take charge of your sexual health. Our Community Health and medical teams can help you understand your prevention options, get tested, and connect with care.

We offer:

• PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis): Medication that can prevent HIV before a possible exposure. PrEP is highly effective at reducing the risk of getting HIV when taken as prescribed.
• PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis): Medication that can prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP should be started as soon as possible and within 72 hours of exposure.

We also offer confidential HIV testing, prevention education, and connections to ongoing care at our clinics and through community outreach.

Interested in learning more about PrEP or PEP? Contact Community Health Program Manager, Sophie at 612-287-2496 or [email protected].

NHS’ s SNAP Outreach Program provides community education, outreach, and application assistance to increase awareness of SNAP. Our Community Health team helps dispel common myths about SNAP, educates community members on the importance of food security and healthy eating, and connects eligible individuals to SNAP benefits.

Community Health Workers can assist with SNAP applications or connect individuals with a Patient Access Coordinator at one of our clinics to complete an application in person or virtually. For more information or to learn whether our SNAP Outreach services are a good fit for your community, contact Director of Community Health & Fund Development, Bri Berg, at [email protected] or 763-639-2445.

The community health team presents information about clinical services, insurance, cancer screening, chronic disease management, and sexual health at locations throughout the metro area. We provide STI screening, blood pressure checks, appointment scheduling, and sexual health presentations at schools, community centers, places of worship, businesses, and social services organizations. To learn more about how to bring Neighborhood HealthSource information to your community, email [email protected]

We have a Peer Recovery Coach on staff who works with patients one on one to guide them through the addiction recovery process. A Recovery Coach can connect patients with community resources, remove barriers to recovery, and be a needed support during this challenging process. For more information, contact Community Health Program Manager, Jordan at 612-460-3874.

NHS’ Opioid Team provides recovery services, training, education and referrals to our Suboxone Program throughout Minneapolis. The Opioid Team offers FREE Narcan Trainings in addition to a Weekly Wellness Meeting – Mindful Mondays, 1-3PM at Fremont Clinic, which include a FREE MEAL! For more information, contact Community Health Program Manager, Jordan at 612-460-3874.

Sheridan Clinic: 1st Thursday of the Month, 1-2PM, Conference Room

Central Clinic: 2nd Saturday of the Month, 1-2PM, Conference Room

Fremont Clinic: Last Saturday of the Month, 10:30-11:30AM, Conference Room

Gethsemane Lutheran Church Food Shelf (4656 Colfax Ave N): 4th Wednesday of the Month, 12N-1PM

North Regional Library (1315 Lowry Ave N):

• 1st Monday of the Month, 2-3PM, Room 205

Our providers and clinical support staff provide well-child checks and immunizations at schools. This ensures that students have access to immunizations that are accessible and affordable. Our clinical team also provides flu shots at local community locations and businesses. Contact Director of Community Health and Funds Development, Bri, to find out if our pop-up services are a fit for your community at [email protected] or 763-639-2445.