Todd Wadena Healthy Connections
Todd-Wadena Healthy Connections was established in 1993 as a health coalition made of public and private health agencies serving the communities of Todd and Wadena counties. Their mission is to provide a forum for communication and collaboration to improve the health of people in those communities.
Stand Up and Be Strong for families
Bullying is one of the most common forms of violence; Between 15 and 30% of students are bullies or victims. Some 3.7 million youth engage in it, and more that 3.2 million are victims of bullying annually.
Stand up to Bullying for Parents (download PDF)
Stand up and Be Strong for Seniors
Every year an older adult dies as a result of a fall. Minnesota has the fourth highest unintentional fall rate in the country.
Are you at risk of falling? Take this test to determine your risk and learn strengthening exercises you can do at home.
Upcoming Events:
Healthy Connections will look forward to "connecting" with you at the following events:
- June 4, 2008 - Conference on Aging - Central Lakes College,
Staples Campus - 9AM - 2PM
- June 12, 2008 - Prairie Fest, Long Prairie 4PM - 8PM
- June 28, 2008 - Browerville Days, Browerville 1PM - 3PM
- July 25, 2008 - Todd County Fair, Long Prairie
Car Seat Safety Clinics
Worried that your child may not be buckled up correctly or that they may not have the right car seat? Come and check out your local car seat clinic. These are held throughout the year to aid parents in helping to keep their kids safe. If your seat is not safe for some reason, they will provide another seat for you. Please see the upcoming clinics in your area.
May 8, 2008 - Prairie Motors, Long Prairie 3PM - 7PM
June 12, 2008 - Eagle Bend 3PM - 7PM
July 10, 2008 - Ottertail 3PM - 7PM
August 14, 2008 - Menahga 3PM - 7PM
September 18, 2008 - Staples 3PM - 7PM
Healthy Connections Newsletter:
Spring 2008
Winter 2007
Fall 2007
Summer 2007
