Fargo Cass Public Health

11/29/2025

Let’s work together to rephrase the classic “You’re so smart!”
Praising kids only for being “smart” can sometimes make them afraid to make mistakes or try new challenges. Instead, let’s celebrate effort, creativity, and perseverance! Here are 6 phrases to try:
1. “I love how hard you worked on that!” 💪
2. “You tried something new — that’s awesome!” 🌟
3. “Look at the progress you made!” 📈
4. “You figured that out all by yourself!” 🧠
5. “I’m proud of how persistent you were!” 🏃‍♂️
6.“I love how creative you were with this!” 🎨
💡 Swap “smart” for effort. Watch curiosity, confidence, and resilience grow!

11/27/2025

We wish our a happy and healthy !

11/26/2025

It was so great to see the energy and excitement of the teens who attended our Youth Action Summit in Fargo in October! Thanks to To***co Free North Dakota, not only for putting this great recap together, but also for being such a great community partner!

This video highlights the 2025 Break Free Youth Action Summits which took place on October 7-8 in Bismarck and Fargo.

11/26/2025

Our awesome Maternal Child Health program nurses received opioid overdose response training yesterday. You can be lifesavers, too- call 701.241.1341 to request free training & .

11/25/2025

Shout out to Great Plains Food Bank for continuing to serve families in our ❤️ During yesterday's Pop-Up Food Pantry at , approximately 440 families received shelf-stable food boxes. Additional Mobile and Pop-Up Food Pantry event info can be found here: https://greatplainsfoodbank.org/food-distributions/.

Food insecurity continues to impact families in our community - please visit https://greatplainsfoodbank.org/ to learn about opportunities to help.

11/25/2025

Colorectal Cancer is one of the most common cancers among men and women, but it can be prevented with routine screening. Call your healthcare provider to learn about screening options. Visit CDC's website for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/index.html

11/25/2025

Please note: in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, will be closed on Thursday, November 27. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, November 28.

11/24/2025

📣 News release: will open the 2025-2026 Winter Warming Operation on Monday, November 24, at the site of the current Downtown Engagement Center (DEC), located at 222 4th Street North, Fargo. Winter Warming will operate on the main level of the DEC from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and will have the capacity to accommodate 50 to 55 individuals per night.

Winter Warming is the City of Fargo’s proactive plan to assist individuals experiencing homelessness when area shelters have reached their capacity. It serves to protect some of the most vulnerable members of the community by preventing negative health impacts and cold weather-related injuries during the coldest months. Winter Warming is not intended to meet all the needs of unhoused individuals in our community as both resources and capacity are limited. Throughout the Winter Warming operation, staff will continue engagement activities with guests to assist with referrals to housing, medical, behavioral health and other needs.

The City of Fargo - Government and FCPH are currently in the process of relocating DEC services to a new space at 2001 1st Avenue North in Fargo. Upon completion of initial renovations at that location, Winter Warming will transition to that space. The date for the transition has not yet been determined.

The 2024-2025 Winter Warming Operation took place at 1230 25th Street South, on the far west side of the main FCPH building. Throughout the 2024-2025 operation, there were 8,553 total encounters with an average of 44 individuals served each night. There were 668 unique individuals served.

Quick Facts:
• Individuals aged 18 and older who have no other overnight shelter option are eligible for Winter Warming.
• During the intake process at the DEC, staff will work to connect individuals needing access to a winter warming overnight option with appropriate and available shelter beds in the community.
• Individuals not able to be connected with an alternate available shelter space may be considered for Winter Warming.

The news release is also available on our website: https://fargond.gov/news-events/city-news-releases/post-detail?id=6924cce879b280ed53087433

11/24/2025

Hear what team members across LOVE about their work! 😊

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11/24/2025

to Horace High School for the invite to participate in last week's Health and Human Services Career Fair! 🏫 team members from our Public Health Nursing and Environmental Health Divisions were thrilled to talk with students about their important work! 😊

11/22/2025

👏 Congratulations to the Jeremiah Program, Fargo-Moorhead, on becoming an Workplace! 💕👶

Your commitment to supporting employees and their families beautifully aligns with your mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children. By creating a workplace that honors the needs of new parents, you continue empowering mothers to pursue their goals while building brighter futures for the next generation.

is proud to recognize your dedication! 🌟

11/20/2025

We are truly grateful for the support, encouragement and kind words of community members like Board of Health member Jayme Steig ❤

Jayme Steig writes about her time on the board at Fargo Cass Public Health.