Watonwan County Public Health

05/14/2026

Be there for those you love by having regular cancer screenings. Sage, Minnesota’s cancer screening program, can help you schedule your free mammogram and Pap test if you are uninsured or underinsured. Visit mnsage.com or contact Sage at 1-888-643-2584.
Estar ahí para sus seres queridos haciéndose los chequeos de cáncer con regularidad. Sage, el programa de detección de cáncer de Minnesota, puede ayudarle programar la mamografía y Papanicolau gratuitos si Ud. no tiene seguro médico o tiene seguro insuficiente. Visite mnsage.com o llame Sage al 1-888-643-2584.

05/14/2026

Research shows these 10 building block behaviors of individual and community wellbeing support health and happiness and foster positive connections with other people. Check out and share the Keys to Mental Wellbeing from Berkely University Greater Good Magazine: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/key

05/10/2026

Congratulations to our winner of the Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest. These are the winners from Northside Elementary School and Butterfield School.
We will be posting around the county the posters kids created for May Mental Health Awareness Month.

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our winner of the Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest. These are the winners from the St. Mary's Catholic School and Madelia Elementary school.
Keep an eye out around the county to see the wonderful posters students created for May Mental Health Awareness month. 💚

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and sometimes all we need are little reminders to help us keep on going. 💚 Give yourself a break to reset.

05/08/2026

Behind every foster care placement is a team working to support children and families.

Across Minnesota, county and Tribal workers are on the front lines, responding to reports, supporting families, and helping ensure children have a safe place when they need it most.
Their work is complex, urgent, and deeply human.

During National Foster Care Month, we recognize the critical role counties and Tribal Nations play in supporting children, strengthening families, and working toward stability every day.

This work does not happen alone. It happens through partnership. Learn more https://ow.ly/rfai50YWHTA

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

It might be cold and rainy now, but we know it's coming. Late spring and early summer are prime times for ticks to make their appearance.

If you spend time outside, make sure to spend time inside checking for ticks - on you, your family, and your pets. Ticks can carry diseases, but preventing bites or catching them quickly can lower your risk of illness.

Learn more at https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/tickborne/prevention.html

05/01/2026

A newborn’s tummy is tiny—about the size of a 🍒 cherry! It only holds about 1 to 1½ teaspoons of milk at a time. That’s exactly the small amount of milk your body makes in the first few days after birth—and it’s perfect for your baby.
Because their tummies are so small, it’s normal (and important!) for newborns to eat frequently. Your body is amazing—it will make the right amount of milk for your baby as they grow. 💕
Have questions about breastfeeding or wondering what to expect in the first few days? Call or text your WIC breastfeeding peer counselor. They are there to help for support and encouragement!
Learn more about how much milk your baby needs:
https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/how-much-milk-your-baby-needs