Healthy Communities

Scott County Public Health works in partnership with communities, schools, work sites and health care organizations to help make the healthy choice, the easy choice for all residents.

 As one of the recipients of the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant, Scott County Public Health works in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health and local community partners to provide resources for individuals and groups to improve their health.


Health Matters


SHIP is about creating good health for parents, kids and the whole community by decreasing obesity and reducing the number of people who use tobacco and are exposed to tobacco smoke.

SHIP Partners to Make the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice 

SHIP works on a variety of strategies in settings across the county to implement policy, systems, and environmental changes. These include:
  • Active Living in the Community
  • Healthy Eating and Active Living in Schools
  • Advanced Community and Clinical Linkages
  • Healthy Eating in the Community
  • Work Site Wellness

Community Driven


Scott County Public Health has convened the Scott County Health Matters Community Leadership Team (CLT) made up of stakeholders from community organizations representing Scott County residents. The CLT guides the development, implementation, and evaluation of SHIP in Scott County. The CLT’s mission is to reduce obesity and tobacco use and exposure through policy, systems and environmental change in Scott County.

Backstretch Garden plot applications will be coming soon.

Looking to belong to a community garden? Apply now for your plot at the Backstretch Gardens located at Canterbury Park!

Community gardens offer opportunities to provide healthier options, develop skills and foster a sense of community.

Garden plots range from $15 to $30 and both garden tools and water are available on site.

Print and Complete the application above.

Completed application and payment can submitted by:

Mailed to Scott County Public Health SHIP Attn: Jamie Bachaus, 1615 Weston Court Shakopee, MN 55379 

Dropped off at the CAP agency, 712 Canterbury Road South Shakopee, MN 55379

Are you interested in partnering with SHIP?

 
SHIP is looking for school, work and community programs to help support positive health choices.  If your organization or community group is interested in helping to make the healthy choice the easy choice, contact us today.
  
Email or call us at 952-496-8585.
PREVENT. PROMOTE. PROTECT.