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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With cold and flu season here or almost upon us, Norman-Mahnomen public health RN Kelsey Merkens reminds us of a simple way to stay healthy this winter. Merkens also reminds you to get a flu shot. While vaccinations don’t guarantee you won’t get the flu, vaccinations have been shown to reduce the severity of illness.
This is National Influenza Vaccination Week. In other words, it’s a reminder to get a flu shot. Kelsey Merkens is a public health registered nurse with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health. Merkens says flu shots are for all of us, but especially the very young and older populations. While there may not be many flu cases yet,…
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Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that they are still seeking community members who are interested in the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council position. Kjono shares more. Kjono talks more on what kind of community members Norman Mahnomen Public Health is seeking for this council. People interested in an Advisory Council position are encouraged…
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Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health, from Tuesday, November 28.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and Kristy Rott of Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to bring awareness to the growing issue that is Diabetes. While a lot of people have heard about Diabetes a lot of people don’t know what it is and Rott want’s to explain what Diabetes is and how it affects…
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