Health promotion
 "Let's Talk 2" Now
Available
The new, enhanced version of the very successful "Let's Talk" tin is now available.
"Let's Talk" tins are a conversation starter resource for families with children age 10 and
up. The tins include a collection of questions. Some questions are fun and others are more
serious on topics like alcohol, drugs, relationships, and bullying. The new version has
some additional new questions and also includes family activity suggestions.
To purchase a Talk Tin, call Denise at 952-563-8984. The price is $8.
Information on this page
Health promotion programs and services
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Community and school health education and training
Presentations on nutrition, osteoporosis prevention, adolescent pregnancy prevention,
birth control methods, sexually transmitted diseases, chemical health, youth tobacco
education program, positive parenting and other health topics.
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Blood pressure and hearing
screenings
Adult screening, education and referral, if necessary.
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Community forums
Provided periodically on a variety of health topics.
Read about the 10/17/07community forum on childhood obesity 
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Health promotion resources
Chemical health and safety resources
- Minnesota Safety Council
A private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping Minnesotans safe from unintentional injuries ("accidents").
- Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health
A National Institutes of Health interactive website to help people determine how drinking
habits may be impacting their health.
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Seniors safe driving pamphlet
(6-page, 1,000 KB PDF)
Safe driving tips and information about the effects of medication and alcohol on driving;
view online or print (mouse over "?" in upper left-hand corner for print instructions).
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Tri-City Partners
A community coalition working to promote health, reduce risks, and build assets in youth
in the communities of Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield.
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Fatal Vision goggles
Goggles demonstrating the dangers of drinking and driving.
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Nutrition and physical activity resources
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Eat more fruits and
vegetables
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Play Every Day - English (11-page, 84 KB
PDF)
Play Every Day - Spanish
(11-page, 90 KB PDF)
A guide to active, family fun in Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, and Eden Prairie.
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Fit Activities for Kids - in
English (44-page, 419 KB PDF)
Fit Activities for Kids - in Spanish
(44-page, 423 KB PDF)
A guide to active play for children.
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Hiking and Biking
Guide (6-page, 471 KB PDF)
A six-page guide to hiking and biking trails in Bloomington.
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Bringing Food To
School (2-page, 80 KB PDF)
A guide for parents on bringing healthy foods to school.
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Chronic disease prevention resources
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For more information, contact:
Bloomington Public Health Division
1900 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
PH: 952-563-8900 V/TTY
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Interpreters and transportation information are available upon request.
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