Every year dozens of children die in the United States after being left alone in a hot vehicle. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds parents to check the back seat, and not leave children in your vehicle unattended. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is a crime in many states. If you see…
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Summers in Minnesota and North Dakota can often be unpredictable and are constantly changing, and when people are unprepared summers can even become deadly. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds you to be weather wise this summer. Carlsrud says being weather wise is also important when it comes to the summer sun, and…
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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is among the community groups appearing at this week’s Norman County Fair. Kim Myers was at the Fair Thursday speaking about the department’s Impact Coalition, which aims to keep young people from abusing drugs and other substances. Myers was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer Thursday during KRJB’s coverage of the Norman…
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Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is promoting the importance of having a healthy home as a part of their Environmental Health Initiative. Living in a healthy environment leads to a lower chance of injury, illness, disease and can even improve your mental health. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen and her daughter Cora share some principles of a healthy…
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Spring is here, the weather is warmer, and with this comes a better opportunity to get outside and enjoy the weather. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health encourages everyone who’s able to bike or walk to your destination if possible. Myers says just getting outside and enjoying the weather also has its benefits, especially…
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It’s National Public Health week and every day this week there’s a different focus or theme to bring awareness too. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about today’s theme which centers around new tools and innovations in the health field. R&J News will continue to highlight daily themes for the rest…
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It’s National Public Health Week, and every day this week has a different public health focus. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says Tuesday’s focus is on building healthy neighborhoods, and she explains how they and others can do so. R&J News will post a breakdown of each National Public Health Weeks focus each…
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April 1 through 7 is National Public Health Week. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Public Health Week is, and what this year’s theme is. Each day this week there is a different focus point, and Kjono says April 1 is Civic Engagement Day, and she explained what that has to do…
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March is National Nutrition Month. One of the best ways that person could live a healthier life is by improving their diet. Protein is an important part of a person’s diet and Krity Rott of Norman-Mahnomen public health shares some things that a person should consider if they want to improve this area of their…
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