goodhue county health and human services

First COVID-19 hospitalization in Goodhue County

Apr 6, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed two new positive cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This brings Goodhue County to a total of ten lab confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Of the two new cases, one resident is in their 40s and one is in their 50s. The...

Fifth COVID-19 case detected in Goodhue County

Apr 3, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a fifth positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This fifth case is of a resident in their 20s who was in contact with a known positive case. This patient is in isolation at home and recovering. We urge county...

Goodhue County announces fourth COVID-19 case

Apr 2, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a fourth positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This fourth case is of a resident in their 20s. No other information is available at this time. Minnesota is nearing the end of its first week of Governor Tim Walz’s Stay...

Counties announce COVID-19 hotlines

Apr 1, 2020

On Monday, March 30, Goodhue County Health and Human Services and Wabasha County Public Health opened local COVID-19 hotlines. “The hotline is for residents or the general public looking for information regarding COVID-19,” Wabasha County Public Health said in a news release. The Wabasha County...

Goodhue County announces third confirmed case of COVID-19

Mar 30, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a third positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Goodhue County. This third case is of a resident in their 40s, who was in contact with a known positive case. This patient is in isolation at home and recovering. Minnesota is in its...

Letter: Replacing the stigma of mental illness with hope

Oct 11, 2018

This year, Oct. 7-13 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, a time to shine a light on mental illness and replace stigma with hope. Mental illnesses are very common in the world today - one in five adults’ experiences a mental illness in any given year. Mental illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of...

Meeting to discuss opportunities to 'Make it OK' to have mental illness

Apr 18, 2018

Goodhue County Make It OK is a campaign to reduce the stigma that is associated with mental illness. People who want to help start the conversation can attend a meeting at 5:30 on April 24 at Caribou Coffee in Red Wing. “We’ll buy you a coffee (or other beverage) and talk about fun, upcoming...

Free training for mental health ambassadors

Dec 27, 2017

Each year one in five adults will experience a mental illness, yet many will wait 10 years before seeking treatment. What are the barriers to care? One of them is stigma. “Make It OK” is a campaign to start talking and break the silence around mental illnesses. Join the Goodhue County Make It OK...

Goodhue County public health official earns service award

Oct 5, 2017

Goodhue County Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Director Mary Heckman was honored with the 2017 Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Health Services. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Ed Ehlinger presented the award during the...