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.

Neighborhood HealthSource has received a Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health. This grant is managed by Bri Berg, Director of Community Health & Fund Development, and can be contacted at [email protected] or 763-639-2445.

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 Sophie Knutson, Community Health Program Manager below!

Neighborhood HealthSource has received an HIV Prevention Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health. This grant is managed by Sophie Knutson, Community Health Program Manager, and can be contacted 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.

Neighborhood HealthSource provides tobacco cessation support to help patients and community members reduce or quit tobacco and nicotine use. Our Community Health team provides education, individualized support, and resources to help people develop a quit plan that works for them.

Our team can provide information about the health effects of tobacco and nicotine use, strategies for managing cravings, and available tobacco cessation resources. We also educate and connect individuals to tobacco cessation programs, such as Quit Partner, which offers free coaching and other resources to help Minnesotans quit. When appropriate, individuals can also be connected with NHS medical providers to discuss treatment options, including medications that may support quitting.

Neighborhood HealthSource has received a Commercial Tobacco-Free Communities from the Minnesota Department of Health. This grant is managed by Bri Berg, Director of Community Health & Fund Development, and can be contacted at [email protected] or 763-639-2445.

Neighborhood HealthSource’s Immunization and Vaccine Recall Project works to increase awareness of recommended childhood and adolescent vaccines and reduce barriers that may prevent families from accessing immunizations. Our Community Health team partners with school navigators to identify students who may be due for vaccines, connect families with education and resources, assist with scheduling vaccine appointments, and provide follow-up support. Through coordinated outreach, the program helps families access the resources and services they need to keep their children up to date on recommended vaccinations.

Neighborhood HealthSource has received a Reminder Recall and Immunization Outreach Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health. This grant is managed by Bri Berg, Director of Community Health & Fund Development, and can be contacted at [email protected] or 763-639-2445.

Neighborhood HealthSource partners with local schools to provide health navigation, education, and prevention services for students and families. Our Community Health Workers provide opioid education and prevention programming to increase awareness of the risks associated with opioid use, promote healthy decision-making, and connect students and families with supportive resources. Through partnerships with schools, NHS works to strengthen prevention efforts and ensure students have access to trusted, culturally responsive health information and support.

Neighborhood HealthSource has received a Minnesota State Opioid Response Grant from the State of Minnesota. This grant is managed by Sophie Knutson, Community Health Program Manager, and can be contacted at [email protected] or 612-287-2496.

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.

Neighborhood HealthSource’s Opioid Team provides harm reduction services designed to reduce the health risks associated with substance use and connect individuals with supportive, nonjudgmental care. Our Community Health team provides free Narcan (naloxone) and overdose prevention education, harm reduction supplies, community-based outreach, training, and connections to treatment and recovery resources.

NHS offers free Narcan trainings and distributes harm reduction supplies at NHS clinics and community locations throughout Minneapolis. Our team can also connect individuals with additional health care, substance use treatment, and community resources based on their needs.

The Opioid Team hosts a Weekly Wellness Meeting – Mindful Mondays, 1-3pm at Fremont Clinic, which includes a FREE meal!

Our Narcan training schedule:

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, 12-1PM

North Regional Library (1315 Lowry Ave N): 1st Monday of the Month, 2-3PM, Room 205

Neighborhood HealthSource receives a grant through he Minnesota Department of Human Services/Minnesota Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) funding to support this work. This grant is managed by Jordan Abhold, Community Health Program Manager, and can be contacted at [email protected] or 612-460-3874.

Neighborhood HealthSource offers low-barrier treatment for opioid use disorder through our Suboxone Program. Patients can receive medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including buprenorphine (Suboxone), along with ongoing medical care and support from NHS providers and Community Health staff.

Our team helps individuals access treatment, navigate barriers to care, and connect with recovery and other supportive resources. Community Health staff can assist with referrals and connections to NHS providers offering opioid use disorder treatment.

Neighborhood HealthSource has received a Tackling Overdose With Networks Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health. This grant is managed by Jordan Abhold, Community Health Program Manager, and can be contacted at [email protected] or 612-460-3874.

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.