wabasha county public health

Preventive health screen recommendations

Mar 5, 2025

Life is busy. It’s easy for time to pass without realizing we haven’t been taking care of ourselves the way we should! Performing these preventive measure recommendations can help keep you on track with your health. Individual situations may require alternative recommendations, please consult with...

County risk assessment questionnaire results

Feb 19, 2025

Wabasha County Public Health is announcing the results of the Jurisdictional Risk Assessment questionnaire that was launched to gather critical information about potential hazards and vulnerabilities within our county. The survey shows residents’ responses in ranking the importance of:...

Wabasha County survey seeking public input on potential hazards, vulnerabilities

Jan 29, 2025

Wabasha County Public Health is announcing the launch of a Jurisdictional Risk Assessment questionnaire “to gather critical information about potential hazards and vulnerabilities within our county,” according to a news release. An electronic link to the questionnaire is posted to the Wabasha...

Public Health Spotlight: Birth Defects

Dec 31, 2024

Birth defects are structural changes that can affect almost any part of the body, such as the heart, brain, or foot, and can cause lifelong health challenges. Birth defects are common, affecting 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States each year. Not all birth defects can be prevented, and...

County seeks proposals for opioid crisis response

Dec 4, 2024

Wabasha County has issued a request for proposals for responding to the opioid crisis using money from a settlement with opioid distributors. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify qualified organizations to respond to the opioid crisis through opioid epidemic response...

Free well water testing and funding available for local well owners

Jul 17, 2024

Private well owners in southeastern Minnesota can now receive free water testing kits, while supplies last, according to a news release. They also have an opportunity to apply for funding assistance to fix contamination issues with their water through the TAP-IN Safe Drinking Water Program (https...

Wabasha County Public Health Spotlight: Resources for healthy kids

Jul 3, 2024

We are excited to announce Wabasha County Public Health Spotlight, a monthly newspaper column that is debuting in July. Public Health will be contributing articles about health-related subjects, wellness tips, details on the programs available in Wabasha County and much more! Our objectives are to...

Wabasha County opioid funding meeting is May 21

May 15, 2024

Wabasha County is holding a public meeting on the next steps for its opioid settlement funding at 4 p.m. on May 23, at 411 Hiawatha Dr. E., Wabasha. A virtual attendance option is also available. It’s open to anyone interested in learning more about the opioid settlement and how the county will...

10 years as Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Program coordinator

Feb 7, 2024

Wabasha County Public Health is wishing Tina Moen a happy tenth anniversary as its Statewide Health Improvement Program coordinator. “Tina is a leader in SHIP across our region and the state. Her work is noticed and shared as an example to others in the field. I would like to take the opportunity...

Wabasha County conducting survey to help allocate opioid settlement funds

Dec 20, 2023

The Wabasha County Public Health Department needs your help. Many Minnesotans have suffered greatly because of the ongoing opioid epidemic. Minnesota is a part of many multi-state agreements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies to help address the part these companies played in...