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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Norman and Mahnomen Counties are currently seeking applicants to join their respective Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. The council’s main objective is to recommend how funds are dispersed. The Council will advise Norman-Mahnomen Public Health and the Norman and Mahnomen County Board of Commissioners on how to utilize the Opioid Settlement funds most effectively, efficiently, and…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind women how they can better their chances of detecting breast cancer as early as possible. Another way women can help their chances as an early detection is by scheduling regular mammogram appointments. Carlsrud also highlighted some symptoms that…
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Its Child Passenger Safety Week and Aimee Eggen from Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to discuss proper car seat installation. Many parents also have questions regarding car seat transition and when their child should move from a rear facing position to a front facing position. Eggen explains when parents should look to make this change. …
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September 17 markets the beginning of Child Passenger Safety Week and Aimee Eggen has some car seat safety tips for families. One of the most common questions Eggen gets from parents are questions that ask what the best seat for their child is. Eggen gives her answer. Another common question Eggen receives are questions regarding…
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September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Norman Mahnomen Public Health Wellness Coordinator Kim Myers wants to discuss what this month is all about and the importance of suicide awareness. Myers also discussed discussed a local organization called the HOPE Coalition and the kind of work they’re doing to combat and bring awareness to…
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Kim Meyers and Kelsey Merkins of Norman Mahnomen Public Health were a part of Monday’s Kaleidoscope program. One of the topics discussed on Monday was the growing issue of substance abuse in minors. Merkins discusses what you can do to discourage substance use in minors. Merkins also had some important advice for parents. People with…
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