Vaccinations for the flu, Covid and RSV are available at the Norman Mahnomen Public Health office. But they aren’t available on a walk-in basis. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says her office will get the vaccines from Polk County Public Health when asked for them. You can reserve your vaccination by calling Norman…
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During Monday’s appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program, Tammy Carlsrud from Norman Mahnomen Public Health promoted Minnesota Responds….which is an all volunteer group that helps communities whenever there’s a disaster. Carlsrud emphasized that Minnesota Responds is a volunteer organization. There’s more information about Minnesota Responds through this link: https://www.mnresponds.org/faq
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women, after skin cancer. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says there are some risk factors in getting breast cancer that a person can’t change—with the first one being gender. Carlsrud says there are some risk factors that we can change. Breast cancer also…
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Public health data shows that millions of new sexually transmitted illnesses occur every year. On a recent KRJB Kaleidoscope program, Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health had some good news about STIs. Kaleidoscope airs weekday mornings at 9 on 106.5 FM KRJB and on the KRJB Radio app.
Wednesday is National Get Tested Day, a reminder for people to get screened for sexually transmitted infections. Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health says STI tests should be an essential part of your overall health care. Carlsrud says it can be difficult to know if you have an STI because many infections don’t show…
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Over the last few years, the Safe Routes to School Initiative has been making our area roads safer for youth pedestrians, so that we can promote healthy outdoor living to our youth. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about this initiative, and how they approach making our streets safer. Myers explains…
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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is sharing ways that you can live a more nutritious lifestyle. If you’re a person who would like to live a more nutritious lifestyle, Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says healthy eating starts where you shop. If you’re a person who would like to eat…
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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to live a nutritious life, and adopt a healthy diet. All healthy diets need to include protein, carbs, and fats, and Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health explains what’s considered a protein, and how much protein is in a healthy diet. Rott also talks…
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An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through Noon Sunday for the listening area. Frostbite can be a major risk in these frigid conditions. Kelsey Merkens, a registered nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says you can get frostbite easily when it’s this cold. Merkens tells us how to know if you have frostbite. She…
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Minnesota and North Dakota have some of the highest rates of Radon exposure in the United States, and for this reason, Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging homeowners/renters to test their homes for radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health also recommends that anyone looking to purchase a home also test for Radon before closing. …
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