We’re in the midst of flu season, and with the increase in family and community gatherings due to the holiday season, people are reminded to make sure they are taking the proper steps when it comes to illness prevention. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says consistent hand washing and staying up to date…
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Health Checkups are an important resource that all children/teens need, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to consistently get their child examined by a health professional. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us how often a child should be examined, as well as what things they should be screened for. Carlsrud says…
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Raising a young child can be hard for any family, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health has resources available that can help you and your family. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health highlights some of the programs, and services that they offer to families with young children. Carlsrud says that another program that Norman-Mahnomen Public Health can…
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Schools across the region are reporting sizable amounts of hand, foot, and mouth disease, and many parents are raising questions on whether they should be sending their children to school if they have it. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us what they’re recommending to schools and parents. With hand, foot, and mouth disease…
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School is back in session for most area schools this week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging families to walk or bike to school in the mornings. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits. However, Myers says if your child is walking or biking to school,…
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Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health will combine forces to host a Work Well Workshop Tuesday in Ada. Kim Myers, wellness coordinator at Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, says the workshop will cover wellbeing in the workplace. Myers has some statistics that back up what she says about the workplace. The Work Well Workshop is…
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Tracy Johnson with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminds everyone to use sunscreen, especially now that we’ve had the warm, sunny weather. Johnson gives some tips on using sunscreen Johnson encourages everyone to use the sun to bring health benefits. Don’t forget about staying hydrated. Listen for more from Tracy Johnson on this Saturday morning’s Access Health…
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University of Minnesota Extension and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health are partnering up to present a Safe Talk Training in Ada on Thursday, June 1st. Norman County Extension 4-H Educator Linda Houglum provides the details for this event. Again, the Safe Talk Training will be held on Thursday, June 1st at the Ada Event Center from 8:30am…
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With the warm weather here now, that has the lawn mowers going in full force. Tracy Johnson with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says – don’t forget the ear protection while on the mowers.