Wadena County 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.

05/11/2026

Growing healthy families starts with good nutrition! 🍓🥛

Minnesota WIC is here to support pregnant moms, new parents, infants, and young children with:
✅ Healthy foods
✅ Nutrition education
✅ Breastfeeding support
✅ Referrals to community resources

WIC helps families build healthy habits and gives children a strong start in life. 💙

You may qualify for WIC even if you are working or receiving other benefits.

Serving families right here in Wadena County!
📞 Call 218-631-7629 to get started
Apply Online:

05/07/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, heard, and valued. 💚

Today, on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of nurturing not only children’s physical health, but their emotional well-being too. Mental health is just as important as physical health — and early support can make a lifelong difference.

Let’s continue to create communities where children and families feel comfortable talking about emotions, asking for help, and supporting one another without stigma. Small acts of kindness, connection, and understanding can have a big impact. 🌟

If you know a child who may be struggling, remember: listening, encouraging, and reaching out for support matters.

05/07/2026

A special shoutout to our AMAZING nurses at Wadena County Public Health this National Nurses Week! We are so grateful for all that you do!

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Day! 💙🩺

Today we celebrate the incredible nurses of Wadena County Public Health who care for our community every day. From Family Home Visiting and WIC 🤱, to care coordination, immunizations 💉, car seat safety 🚗, and early childhood screenings 🧸—your impact is felt across our county.

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the difference you make—today and every day! 👏💙

05/04/2026

WIC is here to support families with young children and moms-to-be 💙

WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connections to helpful resources—all at no cost to those who qualify.

Whether you’re pregnant, a new parent, or raising little ones under age 5, WIC can help you give your family a strong, healthy start.

📍 Serving families right here in Wadena County
📞 Call 218-631-7629 to get started
Apply Online:
https://redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/...

05/01/2026

Minnesota Family Home Visiting programs are here for you! Whether you’re expecting a new baby or raising young children, trained home visitors can provide guidance, encouragement, and resources right in the comfort of your home through your child's third birthday.

✨ Receive pregnancy and newborn care
✨ Breastfeeding and safe sleep support
✨ Get connected to local resources and services
✨ Build a strong, healthy future for your family

These services are voluntary, family-centered, and designed to meet you where you’re at—because every family deserves support.

Interested in learning more or getting connected? Reach out today and take the first step toward extra support for your family!

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

04/29/2026

A Public Access Safety Cabinet was recently installed at the Northern Pacific Depot in Wadena, MN. This cabinet provides 24/7 access to an AED and nasal naloxone in a temperature-controlled, monitored enclosure.

A special thanks to the partnership with Wadena County Public Health and Wadena County Opioid Settlement Funds!

Advocates For Health will host a community training scheduled for Saturday, June 13th, from 10-2, right next to the cabinet. Training is free and open to the public.

04/28/2026

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to sign up for our upcoming Powerful Tools for Caregivers class series! This program is designed for all caregivers—anyone supporting a loved one.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools, reduce stress, and better support yourself while caring for others 💙

Call Wadena County Public Health, 218-631-7629, to register!

🌟 Caring for someone in your life? No matter their age or situation, your role as a caregiver matters—and so does your well-being. 🌟

Join our Powerful Tools for Caregivers class—a supportive, no-cost class series. Whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, child, friend, or loved one of any age or ability, this class is for you. 💙

You’ll gain tools to reduce stress, build confidence, and take better care of yourself while caring for someone else.

📅 Mondays, May 4 – June 15
(No class May 25 – Memorial Day)
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Astera Health, Wadena

✨ Open to anyone providing care—across all ages, relationships, and caregiving situations.

📞 Registration required: Call 218-631-7629
🗓️ The registration deadline has been extended to April 30th
👥 Limited to 15 participants (minimum of 6 required)