The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Awarded Polk Norman Mahnomen Community Health Services the Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for their work for their WIC Program. Kristy Rott of the WIC program explains what the award is and the program that led to them being honored. Rott also highlighted some other…
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Norman Mahnomen Public Health will be hosting a couple car seat check ups this week. Norman Mahnomen Public Health representative Aimee Eggen shares the details of the events. Jasmine from Safe Kids Grand Forks also joined us to discuss the importance of carseats and why it’s important for them to be the appropriate fit and…
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With the back to school season right around the corner, Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about the importance of sleep and how you can get your children into their school sleep routines as effectively as possible.
With school starting up soon Sandy Boman with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about scheduling their child’s back to school checkups and sports physicals before clinic schedules start filling up. You can listen to the entire conversation with Norman Mahnomen Public Health on rjbroadcasting.com under Kaleidoscope in the programming tab.
Norman Mahnomen Public Health will be holding a gathering for expecting and young families at the Twin Valley Splash Pad on July 25th. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares the details. Braun hopes that the event can help expecting and young families meet each other and form a community that can benefit them…
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Now that winter seems to be on its way out, spending time outdoors seems more and more like a good idea. Kim Myers, wellness coordinator at Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says it’s not just a good idea, it’s good for you. Myers goes on to say the benefits from being outdoors are more than just…
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Eventually, all of this snow we have–and are getting—IS going to melt. Norman Mahnomen Public Health Nurse Tracy Johnson has suggestions for keeping water out of your house. Johnson also has advice on minimizing damage to valuables and keepsakes. If possible, Johnson suggests you help an elderly neighbor with clearing snow away from their homes,…
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