wabasha county public health

Carfit event aims to help seniors drive more comfortably and safely

Apr 23, 2025

To help drivers age 65 and older find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety, mobility experts are hosting a safety program designed to help older drivers and their families. CarFit is a national program developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)...

Public Health Spotlight: On the road, distraction can lead to disaster

Apr 2, 2025

Distracted driving takes away hopes, dreams and lives across Minnesota and can leave people with serious injuries that tragically affect their day-to-day living. With distracted driving still claiming lives and causing life-changing injuries in our state, we all need a reminder about the dangers...

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...