Wabasha County Public Health

09/01/2026

Opening the door to begin a conversation can really help. Not sure where to start? Try one of these opening lines to help make starting the conversation easier.

09/01/2026

🚨 FREE COMMUNITY NALOXONE TRAINING 🚨

Knowing how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose can save a life. Join Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for a FREE community Naloxone (NARCAN) training in Wabasha!

📍 Wabasha Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center Clinic – Wabasha PSN
611 Broadway Ave, Wabasha
🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m.

During this training, you will:

💙 Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
💙 Learn what Naloxone (NARCAN) is and how it works
💙 See a demonstration of how to administer Naloxone
💙 Receive your own Naloxone kit to take home

You don't need to be a medical professional to learn how to use Naloxone. Anyone can learn these simple steps that could help save a life.

Whether you're attending for yourself, a loved one, a friend, or simply want to be prepared, we encourage you to join us.

The training is FREE and open to the community.

08/31/2026

Congratulations and Thank you to Olmsted County Public Health! So grateful as a small health department to have them helping us with data and dashboards that help inform our work, and keep our communities up to date.

Congrats to the Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) team! OCPHS has earned national recognition from the National Associate of County and City Health Officials for its innovative regional data model that’s strengthening public health across southeast Minnesota.

Celebrate this achievement and learn more in the full article on our website: https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/government/county-news-events/county-news/OCPHS-receives-national-recognition

08/31/2026

With back-to-school season underway, checkout this new e-bike safety resource to help riders and families stay informed and safe.
https://drivesafemn.org/

08/25/2026

Back to school means yellow buses, extra morning traffic, and busier neighborhood streets. When you’re racing against the clock to drop off the kids and make it to your morning meeting, it’s easy to let speed sneak up on you. Remember, a little preparation goes a long way toward keeping everyone safe.

Did You Know? (Fun Fact Time!)
🏁 The "5 mph" myth: On an average 10-mile city commute, speeding 5 to 10 mph over the limit only saves you about 60 to 90 seconds. That extra minute isn’t worth a ticket or possible crash.
🚌 School bus safety zone: Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is preparing to stop; flashing red lights mean stop immediately. Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying flashing red lights, regardless of whether the stop arm has been extended, when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided roads. In Minnesota, passing a bus with flashing red lights carries a minimum $500 fine!

Outsmart the Rush: Pre-Trip Hacks for a Stress-Free Morning
🎒 Prep the night before: Outfit picking, lunch packing, and backpack hunting are best handled before bed, not at 7:15 a.m.
🚧 Know your route: Construction and adjusted school zones can pop up overnight – check your GPS before turning the key.
🕛 Pad your schedule: Leaving 5 to 10 minutes earlier eliminates the panic when getting slowed down by unexpected red lights or traffic.

Planning ahead allows drivers to slow down, put distractions away — and stay focused on the road. Together, we can drive Minnesota toward zero deaths.

08/25/2026

Help us reach our community goal tomorrow🩸Wednesday, August 26🩸at the Wabasha County CJC! There are still a few appointment times available: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=wabashacounty
Every blood donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Come to give blood by Aug. 31 & get a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email in thanks.

08/21/2026

News Release: Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials are warning Minnesota consumers not to eat alfalfa sprouts sold under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands due to a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella infections. https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2026/ecoli082026.html

08/19/2026

School supply pick-up TODAY in Wabasha from 4-6 PM!!!🎒

08/18/2026

Wabasha County Social Services - Income Maintenance is excited to offer in person information, assistance and support on the first and third Wednesday of the month beginning Wednesday, September 16th from 2-6 p.m. at the Plainview Public Library! Have questions about your current case? Wondering what programs and services are available? Want to find out more information? Need to drop off paperwork or talk to a worker but don't have time to come to or contact the office during regular business hours? Stop by, no appointment necessary!