Earlier this week R&J News shared some tips on how you should talk with youth about drugs and alcohol, as how you interact with youth can influence their choices for good and bad. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says one thing you should do when talking to youth about substances is to show…
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January is Radon Action Month, and people are reminded to make sure they are testing their homes for the deadly gas Radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Radon is, and why it’s especially important to test it in Minnesota and North Dakota. The only way to test for Radon in your…
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Norman Mahnomen Public Health is still taking survey submissions for their Opioid Settlement Dollars Advisory Council, but they’re asking that people have their opinions submitted by the end of the week. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds us what this survey is for. To complete the survey go to the Norman-Mahnomen Public Health…
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The New Year is almost here, and people all across the world will be setting a New Year’s resolution to better their life. Kim Meyers of Norman Mahnomen public health is sharing some things you can do to raise your chances of sticking with your goals. Myers says one of the biggest mistakes people make…
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Norman Mahnomen Public Health alongside the Norman County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council are asking residents to take some time out of their day and fill out a survey. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us what this survey is for. Myers also told us more about the survey, and what they hope to…
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Radon has become a big focus for public health over the last few years, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is once again reminding homeowners and renters about the dangers of Radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about Radon, and its prominence in Minnesota. For these reasons Merkens says it’s important…
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Thanksgiving is here, and millions of people across the United States will be celebrating, by having a large fest with family and friends. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health encourages people to enjoy their holiday fest, but to not overdo it. The full conversation with Kim Myers can be heard online at rjbroadcasting.com under…
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The Holidays are here, and for many the holidays can often lead to a person abandoning their healthy habits due to things like stress, lack of time, and even holiday goodies. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health encourages you to keep up with your healthy habits this holiday season, or to adopt a new…
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Norman Mahnomen Public Health alongside Polk County Public Health is putting a focus on emergency preparedness, as we move into the winter months. One way they did this is by having residents complete risk assessments. Polk County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Jason Flores tells us more about these assessments, and what they found. Flores, and Tammy…
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There have been 73 reported cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, reported this year by North Dakota Health and Human Services. That compares to all of 2023, when 17 cases were reported in North Dakota. R&J News asked Sarah Kjono, public health director for Norman Mahnomen Public Health, if that trend is spreading in northwest…
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