Bloomington Public Health "Start with Hi" Update
Summary
Bloomington Public Health is building five toolkits to fight loneliness and isolation across Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield — for staff, youth, parents, the community, and older adults — with a summer intern helping implement them. Commissioners suggested keeping toolkits intergenerational and getting events publicized earlier.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Designed as low-cost, high-impact work funded through Bloomington Public Health, with shared benefit across the three cities.
Residents of all ages across Edina, Bloomington, and Richfield who experience loneliness or isolation.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Health Commission - Mar 9, 2026
Edina, Bloomington and Richfield health boards meet jointly each May. This year Edina members will drive planning, with discussion topics possibly including opioids, mental health and state funding uncertainty.
Community Health Commission - Feb 9, 2026
Bloomington Public Health is building five toolkits to fight loneliness and isolation across Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield — for staff, youth, parents, the community, and older adults — with a summer intern helping implement them. Commissioners suggested keeping toolkits intergenerational and getting events publicized earlier.
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