Youth substance abuse continues to be a nationwide issue and it’s a problem that has serious consequences. Studies have shown that approximately 90% of substance addictions start when the person is under 18 years of age which is also when substance abuse could have its biggest effect on a person’s development. While parents can’t control…
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February is National Heart Health month and it serves a perfect time to bring awareness to the United States highest cause of death. Heart disease most of the time is preventable and Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that improving and living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to lower your chances…
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February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month and Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health appeared on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss health and unhealthy relationships and what parents should be on the lookout for in their children. Before discussing the red flags in a relationship Johnson first explained what makes a healthy relationship. Johnson…
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Listen back to the KRJB with Tracy Johnson of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health.
As we move deeper into the winter months illness will continue to spread throughout the community and schools. Ada Borup West and Norman County East school nurse Tracy Johnson tells us some of the illnesses she’s seeing spread around and what she recommends people do to stop the spread of these illnesses. If you do…
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As students across the region start going back to school after Christmas break, illness will continue to spread across schools. Norman Mahnomen Public Health and School Nurse Tracy Johnson says that one thing that can help prevent the spread and infection of illness is getting an appropriate amount of sleep. Johnson says that parents should…
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Christmas time is over and now it’s time to start looking into 2024. With the new year many people will be doing New Year resolutions to varying success. One of the most common resolutions is to live a healthier life and Kim Meyers of Norman Mahnomen Public health joined us to discuss how you maximize…
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Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health, from Thursday, December 14 2023.
Seasonal depression is a common occurrence in Minnesota and North Dakota and it can often go uncared for. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons that begins and ends at about the same times every year. Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health shares some tips and steps that…
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The Holiday season might be one of the most cheerful times of the year but for many it can also be one of the most stressful. Kim Meyers of Mahnomen Public Health was in the studio to discuss some ways that you can reclaim your joy and stay happy and healthy this holiday and winter…
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