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 Community Health Coordinator Angelina at (612) 287-2475.

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 Community Health Educator Asia (612) 353-5814 to learn more or make an appointment.

We have reproductive health services available for everyone. Our providers and community health educators 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 counseling, resources, and support for all pregnancy options. Teen visits are always private and confidential. Contact Community Health Educators Snely at (612) 200-8300 to learn more or make an appointment.

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.

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, contact Community Health Educator, Talo (612) 277-3192.

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.

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). For more information contact 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, 3-5PM, Conference Room

The NOOC Walk-in Center (3023 Randolph St. NE): 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 11-12PM

Gethsamane Lutheran Church Food Shelf (4656 Colfax Ave N): 4th Wednesday of the Month, 1-2PM

North Regional Library (1315 Lowry Ave N):

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

3rd Friday of the Month, 3-4PM, 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. To find out if our pop-up services are a fit for your community, contact Tessa Wetjen at (612) 287-2427.