Health and Wellness
A collection of health/wellness activities (events, organizations and activities)
The following are events that have to do with building out a healthy community.
Please also visit Beam Project Trackers for these two major health-related initiatives:
(1) DMC EDA's America City for Health vision can be found per this Community Beam LINK.
(2) Olmsted County Public Health: Community Health Assessment and Improvement
(3) Beam pilot of a Community Health Dashboard
| Start Date | Title | Description | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 08:30 AM | Livingworks Asist | Provide a suicide first-aid intervention. You can make a difference. | ('America City for Health', 'mental health', 'Health/Wellness') |
| May 07, 2026 08:30 AM | Southeast Minnesota Community Mental Health and Wellness Conference | The annual Southeastern Minnesota Conference on Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed primarily for community members to learn, connect with local resources, and support their overall mental wellness, with providers warmly welcomed to attend and share the event with those they serve. This year’s theme, Breaking Silence, Building Strength, emphasizes a collective effort to raise awareness, provide education, and reduce mental health stigma. | ('mental health', 'Health') |
| Apr 30, 2026 05:00 PM | Disparity Awareness Project | Be part of real policy change and better resources for Black Minnesotans | ('diversity', 'Housing', 'Health') |
| Apr 30, 2026 04:00 PM | Dream. Build. Belong Club House Model | A possibility of bringing a Clubhouse right here to Rochester — and your voice can help shape what that looks like! This is still in the early stages, and community input is essential in determining whether this vision moves forward. | ('mental health', 'Health') |
| Apr 28, 2026 11:30 AM | Black Legacy Book Signing | Join Pastor Andre Crockett, founder of Barbershop Social Services, at Griot Arts for a book signing of his book, Rochester Black Legacy. | ('Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'community health') |
| Apr 21, 2026 12:30 PM | Falls prevention and emergency preparedness workshop | Olmsted and Goodhue County residents ages 55 and older are invited to a free Falls Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, April 21 | ('aging', 'Health') |
| Apr 18, 2026 10:00 AM | What's The Difference? Condos, Townhomes, and Cooperatives | Join Jim to learn about the housing alternatives for seniors within our community. He | ('aging', 'Housing', 'Health/Wellness') |
| Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM | Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026 | Discover the root causes of preventable and reversible chronic diseases • Learn practical strategies for lifelong health and well-being • Engage in hands-on activities like "Walk With A Doc," meditation, and stretching sessions • Enjoy plant-based meals featuring recipes from expert presenters • Expand your healthy network | ('lotus', 'health', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Health') |
| Mar 25, 2026 12:25 PM | Community Listening Session on Mental Health Clubhouse | Olmsted County, NAMI Southeast MN, and Vail Communities invite you to join a Community Listening Session on the International Clubhouse Model of Mental Health recovery | ('mental health', 'Health') |
| Mar 23, 2026 01:00 PM | Music Therapy and Cognitive Vitality: The Role of Music in Brain Health | Music plays a crucial and unique role in supporting cognitive function, memory retention, emotional regulation, and social connection that are key areas often affected in cognitive decline. Research shows that rhythm, melody, and singing activate widespread neural networks, enhance neuroplasticity, and stimulate brain regions involved in speech, movement, and executive function. | ('lotus', 'America City for Health', 'mental health', 'aging') |
| Mar 17, 2026 09:00 AM | Lotus Health Foundations at Kiwanis Day Maker | Lifestyle medicine, Healthy Living: Food, Immunity, and Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Protect Your Body | ('lotus', 'Kiwanis', 'Health/Wellness', 'key') |
| Mar 14, 2026 12:30 PM | ZVM: Heart Reach Clinic | Free Heart Disease Screening: Blood Pressure Screening, Cholesterol Testing, Blood Sugar Screening, Heart Exam, ECG and Ultrasound | ('compassion', 'Health') |
| Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM | 1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) | 2024 -2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Updates Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator3. Mental Health Clubhouse Model Laura Sutherland, SE MN Adult Mental Health Initiative and Michelle Cross, Community Member. Overdose Spike Response Team Abby Tricker, OCPHS5. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group6. Community Announcements and Sharing | ('CHNA', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction') |
| Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM | Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement | Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families. We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements. | ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'mental health', 'health', 'key', 'Education') |
| Mar 05, 2026 09:00 AM | SE MN MDH Regional Listening Session | The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), in collaboration with the Minnesota Suicide Prevention Taskforce, is inviting community members to help shape the next Minnesota State Suicide Prevention Plan. | ('mental health', 'Health/Wellness', 'listening', 'governance') |
| Feb 16, 2026 10:00 AM | Breathing and Brain Health – Seokmun Hoheup Method | This immersive session introduces the Seokmun Hoheup method, a traditional Korean breathing practice designed to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and support healthy brain function, presented by Paul Min, PhD. | ('lotus', 'mental health', 'community health') |
| Feb 09, 2026 11:00 AM | Part 1: Immigration Justice is Public Health | Background and context on immigration, authoritarianism, abolition, and public health; introduction to HIP's Immigration Justice Guide; discussion of actions you can take in your agency and community | ('diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'community health', 'Diversity', 'Education') |
| Dec 19, 2025 04:00 PM | Education Awareness for the Somali Community | Building a Better Future | ('Kiwanis', 'housing', 'Health/Wellness', 'Financial Stress') |
| Dec 11, 2025 07:30 AM | 4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) | 1. Welcome 2. Youth LGBTQIA2S+ Coalition Talor Gray and Katie Hackman, OCPHS 3. CHAP Newsletter Discussion All 4. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group 5. Community Announcements and Sharing | ('CHNA', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+', 'Health', 'key') |
| Dec 06, 2025 12:30 PM | Zumbro Valley Medical Society Holds an Eye Care Clinic | The clinic will provide comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyeglasses at no cost. | ('Health', 'Financial Stress') |
