Wadena County Public Health

06/12/2026

🏡 Family Home Visiting offers support, education, and resources for expecting parents and families with young children.

Learn how Family Home Visiting can help your family get off to a healthy start!

Contact Wadena County Public Health for more information!
📍22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN 56482
📞218-631-7629
🌐www.co.wadena.mn.us/212/Public-Health

06/11/2026

We are just one week away from the Community Baby Shower! 🎉

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local resources and organizations, have the chance to win some awesome prizes, and more!

See the flyer below for event details. We hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

🍎🥛Minnesota WIC helps families access healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful services.

If you're pregnant, recently had a baby, or have children under age 5, you may qualify for WIC.

Healthy families start with healthy support. Learn more about how WIC can help you and your family thrive!

Serving families right here in Wadena County!
📞 Call 218-631-7629 to get started
https://redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=4WCPLJL77MLKRPJ3&fbclid=IwY2xjawST4P9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5AyBzVhvYhtJP2viyon_RsDOLIR-_U6BQ7DKpWfwA9TEm8EBtnBLp2F6Shs_aem_mrXSbK2GCRdtvyZhjaW_wg

06/04/2026

Choosing the right car seat for your child is one of the most important ways to keep them safe on the road. 🚗💙

As your child grows, their car seat needs change too. Make sure they're riding in the right seat for their age and size by using NHTSA's Right Seat tool: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat

Wadena County Public Health collaborates with various programs to provide car seats and car seat education to families with children up to 8 years of age.
If you are pregnant or have a child 0-8 years old that is in need of a car seat, we may be able to help!
For more information, please call 218-631-7629 and speak to one of our trained Certified Passenger Safety Technicians!

The Car Seat Finder is an easy-to-use tool that helps you find the right car seat for your child. Just fill out your child’s age, height and weight, and you’ll be provided car seat types that fit your child.

06/03/2026

Are you caring for a loved one?

Join our FREE six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers class to learn how to reduce stress, boost confidence, find helpful resources, and more!

🗓️ Every Thursday, July 16th – August 20th

⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

📍 Browne Conference Room at the Astera Health Legacy Campus, Wadena

Register by July 13th- To register, call 218-631-7629

Take care of yourself while caring for others!

06/01/2026

It's Community Baby Shower month! 🎉

Whether you are expecting a child, or if you are the parent of a young child 0-5 years old, join us for a fun, family-friendly event filled with resources, community connections, and prizes!

🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Family Fun Center, Wadena County Fairgrounds

We hope to see you there! 💚

05/26/2026

If you are 60 years or older and live in Minnesota, this survey is for you!

The Minnesota Comprehensive Aging Survey asks about your daily life, experiences, and needs. Your feedback will help the State of Minnesota improve services and supports for older adults across the state.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete, and all responses are private and anonymous.

https://surveys.vitalresearch.com/s3/2026-MN-Comprehensive-Aging-Survey?fbclid=IwY2xjawSCmfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKH-72ipwXgPdC-3Uap9vj83yXAxPqwV-M1HGdZWrVZqCdngZGrBf3m91I_8_aem_y351LaLdRrkbUBMMBZKAZg

05/15/2026

Family Home Visiting supports parents and caregivers through every stage of early childhood. Whether you’re expecting a baby or raising young children, Family Home Visiting offers education, encouragement, and resources to help your family thrive.

Home visitors can provide support with:
👶 Child growth and development
🩺 Health and wellness
🍼 Parenting education and support
📚 Connecting families with community resources
❤️ Building strong, healthy family relationships

Contact Wadena County Public Health for more information!
📍 22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena, MN 56482
📞 218-631-7629
🌐www.co.wadena.mn.us/212/Public-Health

05/13/2026

Mark your calendars!
🎉 Join Us for the 5th Annual Community Baby Shower!

Thanks to the continued support of community partners, we’re excited to invite you to this year’s Community Baby Shower!

🗓 When: Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Family Fun Center, Wadena County Fairgrounds
👨‍👩‍👧 Who: For soon-to-be parents and families with young children (ages 0–5)

Come connect with local resources, learn more about the services available to you within our community, and have the chance to win some awesome prizes!

👉 Follow our page for more updates and details coming soon!

05/11/2026

May is Older Americans Month!

Supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults helps strengthen our entire community. Staying active, connected, nourished, and engaged can have a big impact on healthy aging and overall quality of life.

This month, we encourage everyone to take time to support and celebrate the older adults in their lives. Every older adult deserves the opportunity to age with dignity, health, and connection.