Winona County Health and Human Services

10/02/2026

Parents, grandparents and caregivers, we’d love to have you join us. �A little knowledge can go a long way. Take an hour to learn infant CPR and choking first aid.

Join Helen Bagshaw, CCRN, for a FREE Infant CPR & Choking Class on Tuesday, October 6, from 6–7 p.m.

Come learn some practical skills, get your questions answered and feel a little more prepared for the unexpected. For more information or to RSVP: https://www.winonahealth.org/baby

10/02/2026

From a new grandbaby to a grandparent, RSV can affect the people we love. Some people who get sick with RSV, especially infants and older adults or adults with certain health conditions like chronic lung disease, become seriously ill and may need be hospitalized.
October is a good time to learn about RSV prevention, including immunizations. Talk with a healthcare provider about your personalized recommendations. Learn more at Lung.org/rsv

09/16/2026

Tonight!!!

09/15/2026

🚨 Are you Minnesota Ready? September is National Preparedness Month! Take a few simple steps now to help you, your family and your community prepare for emergencies.
✔️ Build or refresh your emergency kit
✔️ Make a household emergency plan
✔️ Sign up for emergency alerts
✔️ Check on neighbors, friends and family

🐾 Include your pets in your plan Severe weather, power outages and other emergencies can happen anytime. Start small. Make a plan. Take one step today. Learn more and get prepared: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/ep/prepare.html

09/15/2026

09/11/2026

Contact Laura Sutherland at [email protected] for more information. Application window closes October 9th, 2026. Webpage: https://seamhi.org/

09/11/2026

Couldn’t ask for better weather to drop some flyers at local establishments! ☀️
If you haven’t taken the drive/ride out to Dakota, Nodine, Ridgeway, Dresbach, Lewiston, or Stockton - would highly suggest you do!
Such beauty in our area!

Northern, Western, and Central Winona County, coming with flyers to you next!

09/09/2026

Measles spreads easily and can cause serious illness. Knowing what to look for and what steps to take can help reduce the spread in our community.

Watch for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that typically begins on the face and spreads downward. If you think you or someone in your household may have measles, call your healthcare provider before visiting a clinic or other public setting so they can help you take appropriate precautions.

For reliable information about measles, prevention, and what to do if you may have been exposed, visit trusted public health resources and talk with your healthcare provider.



Vaccination is a personal choice. The MMR vaccine is one of the available tools to help reduce measles transmission.

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09/06/2026

Measles can affect people of any age, and adults may not always realize they have been exposed. Knowing the symptoms and understanding your vaccination history can help you make informed decisions about your health.

Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a rash that often begins on the face and spreads downward. If you develop symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to measles, contact your healthcare provider before visiting a clinic or other public setting.

Older adults, caregivers, and family members can learn more by talking with a healthcare provider and checking trusted public health resources for current information.



Vaccination is a personal choice. The MMR vaccine is one of the available tools to help reduce measles transmission.

09/03/2026

Measles Spreads Easily: Know the Facts

It can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes—and the virus can remain in the air for a period of time after they leave.

Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a rash that usually begins on the face and spreads downward. Because measles can spread before someone knows they are sick, recognizing symptoms and taking precautions after a possible exposure are important ways to help protect others.

For reliable information about measles, prevention, and what to do if you may have been exposed, visit trusted public health resources and talk with your healthcare provider.



Vaccination is a personal choice. The MMR vaccine is one of the available tools to help reduce measles transmission.

Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 out of ...