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Two thirds of Houston County residents age 12-plus …

WebHeather Myhre, Supervisor, Houston County Public Health, shared the current numbers from the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 online dashboard. Houston County residents have received one dose by age category: 99.50% of residents 65-plus; 68.80% of residents 50-64; 70.10% of residents 16-plus; 57.80% of the County’s total population

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COVID-19 vaccination program: patience is key

WebOnce the form is submitted, Fillmore County Public Health staff will be able to schedule vaccination appointments. For community members who do not have internet access, there will be a phone number to call. Currently a COVID-19 Hotline is available to call at (507) 765-2642 for any questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Zumbro Valley Health Center provides mental health care for …

WebZumbro Valley Health Services is located on Main Ave. in Harmony. To inquire about services or schedule an appointment, call (507) 289-2089 or visit their website at www.zvhc.org. To reach their 24/7 Crisis Response Services, call (844) 274-7472. Filed Under: Health & Wellness, News.

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Fillmore County Journal – "Where Fillmore County News Comes …

WebMay 6, 2024 By Paul Trende Leave a Comment. By. View the 2023 Veterans Day Tribute, view our area veteran names, or submit a veterans name to be included in next year’s Veterans Day Tribute. FILLMORE COUNTY WEATHER - WeatherWidget.io.

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High COVID-19 transmission in Fillmore County

WebFillmore County Public Health encourages all Fillmore County residents and visitors to continue practicing strategies that reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.

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Community Health Improvement Plan

WebCommunity Health Improvement Plan. March 2, 2020 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment. At the February 25 Fillmore County Board meeting, Jessica Erickson, director of nursing, led a discussion on the Fillmore-Houston Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan is developed every five years and covers the entire area of both counties.

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Fillmore County moves toward in-house CMH-TCM

WebThe estimates provided could save the county over $100,000 in the first year by providing CMH-TCM in-house and nearly $300,000 in the second year and years after. Fillmore County is one of only five counties in the state who contract out children’s mental health case management. Berg maintained providing this service in-house will allow them

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Mental Health in Local Schools

WebAcross the nation, there has been a growing concern in schools about student and staff mental health. Six of our area schools shared how they are approaching the challenge of mental health needs – Chatfield, Lanesboro, Caledonia, Houston, Kingsland and Rushford-Peterson. At Chatfield, state money was used for additional staff to help with

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Dr. Stephanie Jakim, with OMC Preston since the beginning, retires

WebAfter almost 29 years of providing medical care to residents of Fillmore County, Dr. Jakim, of the Preston Olmsted Medical Center, is ready to retire. Whether it’s a routine immunization, or treating injuries, many have become familiar with Dr. Jakim’s friendly face. Dr. Stephanie Jakim is originally from Lima, a town in Ohio named after

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Children’s Mental Health Case Management

WebThe Fillmore County Children’s Mental Health team includes caseworkers Ashley Greden, Andrea DuCharme, and Kelli Jo Krenzke and the lead social worker Stephanie Mensink. The services are designed to help a child with severe emotional disturbance and the child’s family in obtaining mental health, social, health, vocational, and recreational

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Health, Mind, and Body

WebHealth, Mind, and Body. February 12, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment. Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Special Sections. FILLMORE COUNTY WEATHER - WeatherWidget.io.

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Fillmore County Public Health acquires car seats through grant, …

WebThe car seats are large and long as they will fit children from birth to 65 pounds. The training is being held in the Fillmore County Highway Department garage, 909 Houston Street, NW, Preston. Call the Fillmore County Public Health general number, (507) 765-3898, or Pohlman’s direct number, (507) 765-2636, to reserve a spot.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is live

WebJohn Pugleasa, Houston County Public Health and Human Services Director. Photo submitted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 46,000 people in the United States died by suicide, and 1.2 …

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Soil-health workshops planned for area Mower SWCD

WebOn February 8, CLASIC will stop in Stewartville for a workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Stewartville Civic Center, 120 City Center Plaza, featuring soil-health speakers and demonstrations. Reservations are required for lunch, which will be provided at no charge, and can be done by calling Angela White, Olmsted SWCD, at (507) 328-7139.

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Gem of a gym – Wykoff Health and Recreation Center

WebKingsland Middle School has two full size gyms, which no other fitness center in the county offers. With indoor options of basketball, volleyball, tennis, and pickleball, the gym additionally offers opportunities for community events. The larger gym seats 850 people, which is more than enough room to seat every resident of Wykoff.

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Mabel-Canton sees COVID numbers level off

WebEmily Carolan is proud to serve as student representative to the board. Photo by Rich Wicks. The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on November 16.

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $160,000 in …

WebOWATONNA, MN., JANUARY 13, 2021 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with Region Nine Development Commission (RNDC) and SE MN Together, recently approved 10 grants through its new Inclusive and Equitable Communities Grant program totaling $160,000.

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