Rice County Public Health

09/28/2026

Flu vaccination clinics are happening throughout Rice County. Both trivalent and high-dose flu vaccine will be available.

Registration for the flu shot will happen at the clinic. Please bring your health insurance card so Public Health can bill your insurance. If you do not have insurance, you can still get a flu shot at no cost.

Questions about the flu vaccine or clinic dates? Give us a call at 507-332-6111.

09/28/2026

Community conversations are a common thread that builds community. There are many ways to hold conversations within your community. Consider searching for a community education class or community recreation programs near you to help you talk about mental health and su***de.

For more questions about su***de prevention or to learn more about MN 988, call Rice County Public Health at 507-332-6111

09/24/2026

Rice County Family Planning offers the following to the public at no cost:
- Condoms
- Pregnancy Tests
- Plan B
- Opill
- STI testing and treatment (chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis)
- Birth control/STI education

Rice County Family Planning offers the following to income-eligible, uninsured people who live in Rice County:
- Annual exams
- Birth control methods
- Vasectomies

For questions or to get more details, call 507-332-5932 and ask to speak with the Family Planning Nurse.

Planificación Familiar del Condado de Rice ofrece lo siguiente sin costo para los ciudadanos del Condado de Rice:
- Condones
- Pruebas de embarazo
- Plan B
- Opill
- Pruebas y tratamiento de ITS (clamidia, gonorrea y sífilis)
- Educación sobre anticonceptivos y ETS

Planificación Familiar del Condado de Rice ofrece lo siguiente a personas sin seguro médico que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos:
- Exámenes anuales
- Métodos anticonceptivos
- Vasectomías

Si tiene preguntas o desea más información, llame al 507-332-5932 y pida hablar con la enfermera de planificación familiar.

09/24/2026

September 20-26 is Child Passenger Safety Week! Car seats, boosters, and seat belts save lives. Take a moment to double-check your child’s safety setup and explore national and Minnesota resources. Remember to BUCKLE UP EVERY RIDE! For more information about MN Toward Zero Deaths, call Rice County Public Health at 507-332-6111.

09/23/2026

Families and friends: please stop by the Faribault Farners’ Market to join the Power of Produce (PoP) club every Saturday for the rest of September! This fun club is hosted by the Friendship House.

To learn more about the Friendship House please follow: https://friendshiphouse.sccbi.info/

09/23/2026

Have questions about your child’s car seat, booster seat, installation or seat belt fit? Help is available! Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) provide caregivers like you with hands-on demonstration and education to transport your child safely. Get assistance through a local Car Seat & Booster Seat Checkup Event or a one-on-one appointment with a CPST. Rice County Public Health has certified car seat technicians ready to help! Give us a call at 507-332-6111.

09/22/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

It is important to have a conversation about safety if you or someone you know are having or have had suicidal thoughts in the past. Everyone can put together a safety plan to help identify when we might need additional support. Create your own safety plan and encourage your family and friends to do the same.

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has a great video called Michelle's Safety Plan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Zx7ViAadA) to show how to develop a safety plan.

Video used in the Veteran Administration's CBT-SP Course. https://w...

09/22/2026

Cannabis use during adolescence can affect brain development — especially areas responsible for memory, learning, attention, and decision-making.
Just because cannabis is legal for adults doesn’t mean it’s safe for young people.
Learn the facts and start informed conversations at: SpeakingOfCannabis.org

Have questions? Call Rice County Public Health at 507-332-6111 and ask to speak with our Cannabis/Substance Use Prevention Coordinator

09/22/2026

Flu vaccination clinics for the public will be held throughout Rice County. Both trivalent and high-dose flu vaccine will be available.

Registration for the flu shot will happen at the clinic. Please bring your health insurance card so Public Health can bill your insurance. If you do not have insurance, you can still get a flu shot at no cost.

Questions about the flu vaccine or clinic dates? Give us a call at 507-332-6111.