Walk or Bike to School
School is back in session for most area schools this week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging families to walk or bike to school in the mornings. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits. However, Myers says if your child is walking or biking to school,…
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Work Well Workshop Tuesday In Ada
Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health will combine forces to host a Work Well Workshop Tuesday in Ada. Kim Myers, wellness coordinator at Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, says the workshop will cover wellbeing in the workplace. Myers has some statistics that back up what she says about the workplace. The Work Well Workshop is…
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Public Health reminder to use sunscreen
Tracy Johnson with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminds everyone to use sunscreen, especially now that we’ve had the warm, sunny weather. Johnson gives some tips on using sunscreen Johnson encourages everyone to use the sun to bring health benefits. Don’t forget about staying hydrated. Listen for more from Tracy Johnson on this Saturday morning’s Access Health…
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Think safety while on lawnmowers
With the warm weather here now, that has the lawn mowers going in full force. Tracy Johnson with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says – don’t forget the ear protection while on the mowers.
Register for SafeTalk Training
University of Minnesota Extension and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health are partnering up to present a Safe Talk Training in Ada on Thursday, June 1st. Norman County Extension 4-H Educator Linda Houglum provides the details for this event. Again, the Safe Talk Training will be held on Thursday, June 1st at the Ada Event Center from 8:30am…
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Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits Are Available
For Norman County Residents – There are Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits available free of charge. The Clean Up Kits are designed to clean and disinfect homes following hurricanes, floods and fires. Supplies include: A 5-gallon bucket with lid, Broom, squeegee, metal handles, brush, capped sweep, scrub brush, cellulose sponge, gloves, respirator mask, heavy duty garbage…
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Keeping Your Home Healthy
Since it’s possible there could be flooding when all of our snow melts, Norman Mahnomen Public Health Nurse Tracy Johnson says there’s something that can keep your home safe. Johnson also recommends checking your basement for cracks in the cement. Another suggestion she has is to make sure the hoses for your sump pump are…
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Covid Emergency To End
In just a few weeks, the COVID-19 emergency declaration will come to an end. Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains. COVID tests and vaccines will still be available at your local hospital or pharmacy.
NMPH Discusses Proper Nutrition During National Nutrition Month
Ada, MN — March is National Nutrition Month, a month set aside to educate people more about the dietary choices they make each day and encourage them to develop healthy eating habits. A nutritious diet consists of three main groups of foods, including protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Kristy Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says when…
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