PartnerSHIP 4 Health

PartnerSHIP 4 Health We are community & public health partners in Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin counties working to

The Statewide Health Improvement Program - or SHIP - works to improve health by encouraging healthier eating, more physical activity, and avoiding tobacco. We do it by making healthy choices more available to people. For example, we work with local communities to add sidewalks so people can walk more, we work with schools to serve fresh food from local farmers so kids eat better, and we work with

employers to add workplace programs to help people quit smoking. That's three- there are about a dozen other strategies, all based on research, all proven to work.

One small way to strengthen a connection today: really listen.Active listening is more than staying quiet while someone ...
09/02/2026

One small way to strengthen a connection today: really listen.

Active listening is more than staying quiet while someone else talks. It means giving someone our attention, trying to understand what they're saying, and asking questions that show we're interested.

CredibleMind's 8-minute video, “The Art of Active Listening,” offers practical ways to become a better listener.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/the-art-of-active-listening-or-the-harvard-business-review-guide

Try this today:

Give one person your full attention.

Put down the phone.

Listen without planning your response.

Then ask one thoughtful question about what they just told you.

It's a small action that can send an important message:

What you're saying matters to me.

Small action. Stronger connection.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/the-art-of-active-listening-or-the-harvard-business-review-guide

Want to strengthen a connection today? Try listening differently.

Really listening takes more than staying quiet while someone else talks.

CredibleMind's 8-minute video, “The Art of Active Listening,” explores how recognizing our listening habits, asking thoughtful questions, and paying attention to what the other person needs can help them feel heard.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/the-art-of-active-listening-or-the-harvard-business-review-guide

As part of September's Small Actions, Stronger Connections campaign, today's action is simple:

Give one person your full attention.

Put down the phone.

Turn away from the screen.

Listen without planning what you're going to say next.

And before you respond, ask one thoughtful question about what they just told you.

It's a small change in how we listen, but it can send an important message:

What you're saying matters to me.

Small action. Stronger connection.

Watch “The Art of Active Listening” on CredibleMind:

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/the-art-of-active-listening-or-the-harvard-business-review-guide

Public education was a clear priority coming out of yesterday's conversations with the Clay and Becker County Commission...
09/01/2026

Public education was a clear priority coming out of yesterday's conversations with the Clay and Becker County Commissioners.

We're starting a four-part September series to help our communities better understand kratom and 7-OH.

For more information or to arrange a presentation: [email protected]

**Not all kratom products are the same.**

Kratom products sold today can range from traditional leaf powders and teas to highly concentrated extracts and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called **7-OH**.

Understanding that difference matters.

Product strength, ingredients, and labeling can vary considerably, and concentrated products may carry different risks than traditional kratom leaf.

Following recent discussions with the **Clay and Becker County Boards of Commissioners**, our public health teams will be expanding education about kratom so residents can make informed decisions.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing a **four-part kratom education series** covering:

* What kratom is and how products differ
* What 7-OH is and why it matters
* Dependence, withdrawal, and other potential health risks
* What consumers, parents, and communities should know

**Good prevention starts with accurate information.**

For more information about kratom or to arrange a presentation for your organization or community, please contact:

**Jason McCoy, Community Prevention Manager**
[email protected]

Who is someone you’re grateful for today?Gratitude can be more than something we feel. It can be something we practice.C...
08/31/2026

Who is someone you’re grateful for today?

Gratitude can be more than something we feel. It can be something we practice.

CredibleMind offers a free Gratitude learning series exploring the science behind gratitude and ways to make it part of everyday life.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/series/gratitude

Here’s one small action to try today:

Think of someone you appreciate.

Then tell them.

Send a text. Make a call. Say it in person.

It only takes a moment, but letting someone know they’re appreciated can create a meaningful moment of connection.

Small action. Stronger connection.

Explore the free Gratitude series:

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/series/gratitude

What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?

It sounds simple. But gratitude is something we can practice—and the more we practice it, the more natural it can become.

Start CredibleMind's free Gratitude learning series:

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/series/gratitude

The first part of the series explores the science behind gratitude and how regularly practicing it can strengthen the brain processes involved in emotional regulation and responding to stress.

And that's where we're starting our new September campaign: Small Actions, Stronger Connections.

Throughout the month, we'll explore simple actions we can take to support our own wellbeing and strengthen our connections with the people around us.

Today's small action:

Think of one person you're grateful for.

Then take it one step further.

Tell them.

Send the text. Make the call. Say it in person.

A small expression of gratitude can become a moment of connection.

Small action. Stronger connection.

Start the free Gratitude series:

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/series/gratitude

Sometimes supporting someone doesn't mean having the right answer.It can mean being willing to listen.Being present.And ...
08/28/2026

Sometimes supporting someone doesn't mean having the right answer.

It can mean being willing to listen.

Being present.

And giving someone the space to talk without immediately trying to fix what they're going through.

Clay County Public Health is sharing a CredibleMind podcast with practical ideas for how we can better be there for the people in our lives.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/podcasts/408-selfwork-how-to-be-there-for-someone-else

Reach out to someone you care about.

Ask how they're doing.

And if they want to talk, listen.

Sometimes we don't need the perfect words.

We just need to show up.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/podcasts/408-selfwork-how-to-be-there-for-someone-else

**Sometimes the best way to support someone is simply to be there.**

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/podcasts/408-selfwork-how-to-be-there-for-someone-else

When someone we care about is struggling, it's natural to want to help.

We want to find the right words.

Offer advice.

Fix the problem.

But sometimes what another person needs most is someone willing to listen and make room for what they're going through.

As we wrap up another week of **Conversations That Matter**, consider someone in your life who might need you right now.

Reach out.

Ask how they're doing.

And if they want to talk, give them the gift of being heard.

Sometimes we don't need the perfect words.

We just need to show up.

Listen to **"How to Be There for Someone Else":**

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/podcasts/408-selfwork-how-to-be-there-for-someone-else

**Overdose is preventable. Being prepared can save a life.**Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, ...
08/27/2026

**Overdose is preventable. Being prepared can save a life.**

Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, we're reminding our communities that knowing how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose matters.

Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose, and learning how to use it is something parents, friends, coworkers, employers, community organizations, and caring neighbors can do.

You don't have to wait until someone you care about is at risk to learn what to do.

This weekend, we remember those we've lost, support the people who love them, and continue working toward communities where more people have the knowledge and resources to help save a life.

Check with your local public health department to learn about naloxone access and training in your community.

Overdose is preventable. You can be prepared to save a life.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day—a time to remember those we've lost, support the people who love them, and recognize that there are things each of us can do to help prevent another loss.

One of those things is learning how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.

Clay County Public Health is a Naloxone Access Point, helping community members access naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.

We also offer free naloxone training to individuals and groups. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of an overdose, how to respond, and how to administer naloxone.

You don't have to wait until someone you care about is at risk to be prepared.

Parents. Friends. Coworkers. Employers. Community organizations. Caring neighbors.

Any of us can be someone who knows what to do.

Learn about naloxone access in Clay County:
https://claycountymn.gov/1846/Naloxone-Access

Interested in free naloxone training? Call Clay County Public Health at 218-299-5062 or learn more:
https://claycountymn.gov/1847/Naloxone-Training

This International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we've lost—and help make sure more people are here tomorrow.

Back to school is here—and there's a lot to keep track of.New schedules. New routines. New teachers. New activities.In t...
08/26/2026

Back to school is here—and there's a lot to keep track of.

New schedules. New routines. New teachers. New activities.

In the middle of everything happening around us, it's worth taking a moment to ask ourselves—and the people we care about—a simple question:

**How are you doing—really?**

Clay County Public Health is sharing CredibleMind's free Mental Health Check-In as part of our **Conversations That Matter** campaign.

Take a few minutes to check in with yourself, then consider checking in with someone else.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/assessments/mental-health-check-in/page1

Sometimes making room for an honest answer is where a conversation that matters begins.

Back to school is here. How are you doing?

The start of a new school year can bring excitement, new routines, new opportunities—and plenty of adjustments for students, parents, teachers, and families.

Take CredibleMind’s free Mental Health Check-In:
https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/assessments/mental-health-check-in/page1

Sometimes we spend so much time keeping up with everything happening around us that we don't stop to notice how we're doing ourselves.

Take a few minutes today.

Check in with yourself.

Then consider asking someone you care about the same simple question:

How are you doing—really?

You don't need to fix anything. You don't need to have the perfect response.

Sometimes making room for an honest answer is where a conversation that matters begins.

Take the free Mental Health Check-In:
https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/assessments/mental-health-check-in/page1

The conversations we have can strengthen the relationships we value most.It's easy for conversations with family and fri...
08/21/2026

The conversations we have can strengthen the relationships we value most.

It's easy for conversations with family and friends to become about schedules, errands, work, and everything else that needs to get done.

Sometimes it's worth slowing down and really talking.

Ask how they're doing.

Share something you've been thinking about.

Tell them something you appreciate about them.

And give the conversation some room to go wherever it goes.

Today's free CredibleMind resource explores how communication can help us deepen our connections with others.

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/insights/deepening-connection-through-communication

This weekend, make some time for a conversation that matters.

**The conversations we have can shape the relationships we build.**

Good communication isn't just about getting our point across. It's also an opportunity to understand someone better, share more of ourselves, and strengthen the connection between us.

Today's CredibleMind resource explores **Deepening Connection Through Communication.**

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/insights/deepening-connection-through-communication

Think about the people you're closest to.

When was the last time you really talked?

Not about schedules.
Not about what needs to get done.
Not about who's picking something up on the way home.

A real conversation.

Ask how they're doing.

Share something you've been thinking about.

Tell them something you appreciate about them.

And give the conversation some room to go wherever it goes.

Throughout August, our **Conversations That Matter** campaign has focused on how better conversations can support our mental wellbeing and strengthen our relationships.

This weekend, make some time for one that matters.

Learn more:
https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/insights/deepening-connection-through-communication

**Most families choose to vaccinate their children.**August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with a new sch...
08/20/2026

**Most families choose to vaccinate their children.**

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with a new school year approaching, it's a good time to check that your family's vaccinations are up to date.

Vaccines help protect children from serious illnesses and help keep our schools and communities healthier.

If you're not sure which vaccinations your child may need, your healthcare provider or local public health department can help.

As families prepare backpacks, school supplies, and new routines for the year ahead, add one more thing to the back-to-school checklist: **check your family's vaccination records.**

**Most Clay County families choose to vaccinate their children.**

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with a new school year approaching, it's a good time to check that your family's vaccinations are up to date.

Vaccines help protect children from serious illnesses and help keep our schools and communities healthier.

If your child needs a vaccination—or you're not sure what's needed—**Clay County Public Health can help.**

Our Public Health Clinic provides immunizations to qualifying Minnesota children and adults using state-supplied vaccines.

Call **218-299-7777** to schedule a vaccine appointment or learn more about our immunization services:

https://claycountymn.gov/496/Clinic-Services

As families prepare backpacks, school supplies, and new routines for the year ahead, add one more thing to the back-to-school checklist: **check your family's vaccination records.**

Some conversations are harder than others.When the stakes are high, opinions differ, or emotions are strong, it can be t...
08/19/2026

Some conversations are harder than others.

When the stakes are high, opinions differ, or emotions are strong, it can be tempting to avoid the conversation altogether.

But difficult conversations are often the ones that matter most.

This three-minute CredibleMind video shares practical ideas from **Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High** to help us approach those moments more thoughtfully.

Before your next difficult conversation, consider:

What do I really want from this conversation?

How can I make it safe for both of us to be honest?

How can I listen as carefully as I speak?

Watch the free three-minute video:
https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/crucial-conversations-tools-for-talking-when-stakes-are-high-animated

**Some conversations are harder than others.**

When the stakes are high, opinions differ, and emotions are strong, knowing how to communicate can make all the difference.

Take three minutes to watch this animated CredibleMind video about **Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High.**

https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/crucial-conversations-tools-for-talking-when-stakes-are-high-animated

We've all had a conversation we knew we needed to have—but didn't really want to have.

Maybe it's with a spouse, friend, coworker, or family member.

Avoiding a difficult conversation doesn't necessarily make the issue disappear. How we approach it matters.

Today's **Conversations That Matter** action:

Think of one conversation you've been putting off.

Before you have it, ask yourself:

What do I really want from this conversation?

How can I make it safe for both of us to be honest?

How can I listen as carefully as I speak?

Three minutes won't make difficult conversations easy. But it might give you a better way to approach the next one.

Watch the free video:
https://partnership4health.crediblemind.com/videos/crucial-conversations-tools-for-talking-when-stakes-are-high-animated

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