Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership - SHIP

06/08/2026

Minnesota Department of HealthWabasha County Public HealthWabasha helping Wabasha

📣 Here's this week's sales!
🍊 Keep a lookout for an email with the latest site-specific pack menu details.
📍 Site addresses and schedule info available here: https://bit.ly/48B7nEm

06/04/2026

Minnesota Department of Health, Wabasha County Public Health, Wabasha helping Wabasha

The Wabasha Farmers Market seaon is opening soon!

Join us as we kick off another wonderful market season on Wednesday, June 10, from 3:00–6:00 PM!

We're excited to welcome back many of your favorite local farmers, growers, bakers, and makers, along with several new vendors bringing fresh products and unique handcrafted items to the market this year.

Come shop local, support small businesses, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that makes the Wabasha Farmers Market a community favorite.

Fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handmade crafts and gifts, local products and specialty items, and Los Padrinos Mexican Food Truck will be joining us to help kick off the season!

Every Wednesday 3:00–6:00 PM
June 10 – October 7
Located next to Herb and Arrow at the corner of Walnut Ave and Main Street

Whether you're a longtime market supporter or visiting for the first time, we can't wait to see you there!

06/03/2026

Minnesota Department of Health

06/03/2026

Minnesota Department of Health

Parking in the bike lane for just a sec? Think again. Here are the top behaviors that drivers don’t realize put cyclists at risk.

06/02/2026

Minnesota Department of HealthLake City Su***de Prevention CoalitionWabasha helping Wabasha

Your help is urgently needed! After a dangerous drop in scheduled appointments, we're asking donors of all blood types to hurry in to give to help keep the blood and platelet supply strong this summer. Every donation is crucial! Please book: https://rcblood.org/4uGXb9e

When you come to give blood or platelets now through June 28, you’ll receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice as a thank-you.

06/02/2026

Minnesota Department of Health

🩸Donors needed!🩸
Open times still available for the Blood Drive next Thursday, June 4, at the Wabasha County CJC. Schedule your appointment now: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=wabashacounty
💲Donor giveaway for June:
Come to give blood 6/1-28 for a $15 e-gift card + chance to win a $7.5K prize! See rcblood.org/June

06/02/2026

Minnesota Department of Health

06/02/2026

Minnesota Department of Health

Traffic congestion, road construction, and delays are a routine part of commuting, but how we respond to these situations matter. While it may seem minor, tailgating or following too closely is a dangerous form of aggressive driving that can be life changing. Driving too closely to the vehicle ahead dramatically reduces reaction time. If the lead driver hits the brakes suddenly, a crash can happen in an instant. Beyond the risks of a crash, tailgating intimidates other motorists, escalates tension on the road, and can spark a road rage incident.

🪙The Golden Rule: Maintain at least a 3-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead. Increase that to 4 or 5 seconds in poor weather or heavy traffic.

It’s incredibly stressful to look in your rearview mirror and see someone riding your bumper. If you find yourself targeted by an aggressive tailgater, remember that your goal is safety, not teaching them a lesson.
- Stay calm: Do not tap the brakes ("brake check"), slow down dramatically out of spite, or make hand gestures. This will only escalate the situation.
- Move over: Safely change lanes to let them pass as soon as possible. On a single-lane road, safely pull over into a designated turnout or parking lot to let them by.
- Keep your distance: If the aggressive driver passes and cuts you off, increase your following distance to re-establish a safety cushion.

Practicing patience and planning ahead are key strategies for a safer commute. Before starting the engine, take a moment to focus and breathe. Arriving a couple of minutes late is always better than not arriving at all. Together, we can drive Minnesota toward zero deaths.

06/02/2026

Minnesota Department of HealthWabasha County Public Health

05/29/2026

Minnesota Department of HealthLake City Su***de Prevention CoalitionWabasha County AWARE and Collaborative

Wabasha County has partnered with CredibleMind, a digital platform available 24/7, to help answer questions related to mental health, substance use, and well-being. CredibleMind offers articles, videos, podcasts, self-assessments, and localized community resources.