ADA, MN—$410,000. That’s Norman County’s share of a settlement between state attorneys general and opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical distributors. The County will get that $410,000 over the next 18 years. Kim Myers with Norman Mahnomen Public Health says community members were surveyed about what the priorities should be. Now that public health officials know what…
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Summer is bike riding season for the children of the Red River Valley, and while bike riding is a fun activity, it can also be dangerous when safety recommendations are ignored. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health it’s important for parents to make sure their children are wearing bike helmets when riding, and equally important…
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke has taken over Minnesota, and people are reminded to take precaution as the smoke can have effects on your health. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about the health risks surrounding wildfire smoke, and shares some reminders for those spending time outdoors. Merkens also explained what groups of…
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School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated. Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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While the sun has been a rare sight this week, people are encouraged to make sure they are protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some advice that all people should follow when it comes to protecting their skin. A question many have when it comes to…
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Mosquito season is fast approaching, and people are reminded that there are things they can do to lower the mosquito population on their property. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what you can do to lower the mosquito population in your yard. Mosquitos aren’t the only pests you have to worry about this…
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April is STI Awareness Month, and Norman Mahnomen public health is participating, by bringing awareness to our communities. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about STI Awareness Month, and what it promotes. Carlsrud also spoke more on the importance of educating young people about STIs, as they can be the ones…
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It’s National Public Health Week, and R&J News is celebrating by highlighting the theme of each day this week, with help from Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Today is the final day of Public Health Week, and Kjono tells us more about today’s theme, which is called Strengthening the Public Health Work Force. …
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It’s National Public Health Week, and R&J News is celebrating by highlighting the theme of each day this week, with help from Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Kjono tells us more about Thursday’s theme which is “Advocacy & Applying Voices For Public Health” R&J News will be sharing more about National Public Health…
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It’s National Public Health Week, and R&J News is celebrating by highlighting the theme of each day this week, with help from Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Kjono tells us more about Wednesday’s theme “Optimizing Health for All”. R&J News will be sharing more about National Public Health Week in future news broadcasts.