Advisory Board of Health — Bloomington, MN
Date: 2026-05-11

Advisory Board of Health
 AGENDA


 ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING
 MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
 EDINA FIRE STATION 2
 (CONFERENCE ROOM)
 4401 WEST 76TH STREET
 EDINA, MN 55435
 6:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

 1.1 Call To Order

2. MEETING GUIDELINES

 2.1 Meeting Guidelines

3. ROLL CALL

 3.1 Roll Call (5 min)

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 4.1 Approve Minutes of April 28, 2026 (5 min)

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 5.1 Approve Agenda of May 11, 2026

6. STAFF REPORTS

 6.1 Start with Hi! (60 min)

 Nadira Mohamed, Public Health Supervisor - Substance Use Prevention, Well-Being and Policy

 Jada McDonald, Public Health Specialist - Wellbeing




7. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 7.1 Edina Health Commission Workplan (10 min)
 7.2 Richfield Advisory Board of Health Workplan (10 min)


 7.3 Bloomington Advisory Board of Health Workplan (10 min)


 7.4 Topics of Joint Interest Discussion / Board Business (25 min)



8. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

 8.1 Other Business / Announcements


9. NEXT MEETING

 9.1 Next Meeting


10. ADJOURNMENT

 10.1 Adjournment

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Advisory Board of Health Meeting
 APPROVED MINUTES

 ADVISORY BOARD OF HEALTH JOINT MEETING

 TUESDAY – MAY 11TH, 2026
 6:00 PM

 EDINA FIRE STATION 2
 (CONFERENCE ROOM)
 4401 WEST 76TH STREET
 EDINA, MN 55435



1. CALL TO ORDER

 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.

2. MEETING GUIDELINES

 Meeting guidelines were reviewed.

3. ROLL CALL

 Staff Liaison

 Meggan Gronli, Operations Manager
 Christine Lees, Population Health Program Manager

 Staff

 Gabrielle Major, Recovery Corps Project Coordinator
 Jada McDonald, Public Health Specialist – Wellbeing
 Nadira Mohamed, Supervisor - Substance Use Prevention, Wellbeing and Policy
 Brittany Nguyen, Public Health Specialist - Health in All Policies
 Jon Niederhauser, Public Health Specialist – Substance Use and Prevention Coordinator
 Rama Saddikuti, Recovery Corps Project Coordinator
 Nhi Vo, Office Assistant

 Members Present

 Miraya Gran
 Courtney Johnson
 Annabel Kornblum
 Sofia Pehrson
 Sherry Saterstrom

 Members Absent

 John Allen
 Melissa Knutzen

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES




 BloomingtonMN.gov: A yearly meeting schedule, agendas, and the official minutes once approved are available. If you require a reasonable
 accommodation, please call 952-563-4955.
 M/Kornblum, S/Johnson and all voting yes to approve the meeting minutes of April 28th, 2026.

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 M/Gran, S/Johnson and all voting yes to approve the meeting agenda of May 11th, 2026.

6. STAFF REPORTS

 6.1 Start with Hi!

 Bloomington Public Health staff, Mohamed and McDonald discussed the growing impact of social
 isolation and loneliness on mental health and community well-being, particularly among older adults
 in Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. A focus of the meeting was the “Start with Hi!” initiative, a public
 awareness campaign launched in 2024 to strengthen social connection through simple, everyday
 interactions that encourage belonging, inclusion, and neighbor-to-neighbor engagement. Both
 shared local and national data showing how social isolation contributes to increased risks of
 depression, anxiety, chronic disease, cognitive decline, and poorer overall health outcomes, while
 emphasizing that stronger social connectedness can improve resilience, quality of life, and overall
 wellness. The presentation also highlighted findings from the Community Health Assessment (CHA)
 and Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) Executive Summary, which identified mental
 health, access to basic needs, and social isolation as major priorities for the three cities’ communities.

 Meeting attendees received several handouts and toolkit materials, including the Start with Hi! Older
 Adults fact sheet, mental health and substance use resources, local community resource guides, and
 the proposed intern workplan. The materials highlighted how older adults are at increased risk for
 social isolation due to retirement, mobility or health challenges, loss of social networks, and major life
 transitions, while also sharing local volunteer opportunities, senior center programming, wellness
 activities, support lines, and community engagement resources available throughout Bloomington,
 Edina, and Richfield. Discussion surrounding the presentation emphasized the campaign’s practical
 approach of encouraging small actions such as friendly conversations, shared meals, volunteerism,
 check-ins, and community events to strengthen connection and improve overall well-being. Attendees
 also learned about the upcoming Start with Hi! internship program, which will support outreach,
 toolkit development, community training, evaluation efforts, and resident feedback as the initiative
 continues expanding across the communities.

 Following the presentation, participants from all three boards of health engaged in large and small
 group discussions focused on how the Start with Hi! initiative could be expanded and sustained
 throughout the three cities. Attendees emphasized the importance of community champions, trusted
 neighborhood connectors, and partnerships with senior centers, schools, nonprofits, libraries, faith
 communities, and local organizations to help increase outreach and awareness. Additional discussion
 centered around existing social media groups, community events, and volunteer networks to
 encourage engagement without overwhelming residents. Participants also discussed the importance
 of culturally responsive outreach, accessible materials, regular listening sessions, and evidence-based
 training to ensure the initiative remains inclusive and community-driven. Many attendees shared that
 the program has the potential to strengthen relationships across neighborhoods, increase awareness
 of local resources, reduce stigma surrounding loneliness and mental health, and create more
 welcoming and connected communities throughout Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield. Strong
 support was expressed for continued collaboration and agreed that simple human connection can
 play an important role in improving mental wellness and long-term community health outcomes.

7. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS

 7.1 Edina Health Commission Workplan




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 No discussion.

 7.2 Richfield Advisory Board of Health Workplan

 No discussion.

 7.3 Bloomington Advisory Board of Health Workplan

 No discussion.

 7.4 Topics of Joint Interest Discussion

 No discussion.

8. OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

 The Diamond Service Awards will take place on May 27, 2026, recognizing hospitality and tourism
 professionals for their outstanding customer service and contributions to Bloomington’s community.

 For additional information, visit: https://www.bloomingtonmn.org/about-bcvb/diamond-service-award/

 Board members were informed of volunteer opportunities and are welcome to participate in the upcoming
 Bloomington Pride MN event on June 14, 2026.

 For additional information, visit: https://www.bloomingtonpridemn.org/

9. NEXT MEETING

 June 23, 2026 | 6 - 8 pm

10. ADJOURNMENT

 M/Kornblum, S/Gran and all voting yes to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 pm.




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