March is National Nutrition Month, which means that it’s a perfect time for people to start making healthy choices. However there are a lot of people who don’t know where to start. Kristi Rott of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says a good place to start is at the Grocery Store. Rott says it’s also a…
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March is National Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging everyone to adopt healthier diets. While all diets can be different for everyone, most healthy diets can be broken down on a 100 percent scale between the three main Macronutrients: carbs, proteins, and fats. To give you a better idea of how much…
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How you talk with your kids about drugs and alcohol can have major implications on how youth view drugs and alcohol for better and for worse. When it comes to talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says it’s best to use spontaneous teachable moments and not…
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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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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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