Wells County District Health Unit

02/22/2026

Did you know that WIC can help answer your questions, offer education, and give advice to support your breastfeeding journey? 🌟

We can help too!

WCDHU website: www.wellscountydistricthealth.org/maternal-child-health

Learn more about WIC here: www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC

WIC comes to our Harvey location once a month! 👶🍼🤰

02/22/2026

🧪 What’s REALLY in a cigarette? It’s not just to***co. Here’s what else you're inhaling:

🚫 Acetone – Found in nail polish remover
☠️ Arsenic – Used in rat poison
⛽ Butane – Lighter fluid
🧼 Ammonia – Toilet cleaner
🔋 Cadmium – In batteries
🧨 Toluene – Used in explosives
🚗 Carbon Monoxide – Car exhaust
📌 Formaldehyde – Preserves dead bodies
➡ Ni****ne - Highly addictive substance that changes brain chemistry and causes ni****ne dependence

➡️ Smoking delivers over 7,000 chemicals.

Parents: Talk to your kids early. & often.
Teens: Knowing what’s inside might be the first step in staying smoke-free.

💡 See the full infographic: https://drive.google.com/.../18aM7IFlKfYrcb1e9yiEC.../view

Find local, free support for to***co/ni****ne cessation and treatment: 🔗fostercountypublichealth.com/prevention

Note: This social graphic was developed by the Stanford REACH Lab, a Stanford research lab focused on promoting adolescent and young adult health through collaborative research, education, and advocacy.

For more resources and information, visit stanfordreachlab.com Stanford REACH Lab

02/19/2026

What we say behind a screen can hurt just as much as words spoken face-to-face. Cyberbullying can happen anytime, anywhere—and it can impact a child’s emotional and mental well-being.

Help your child understand that kindness, empathy and respect matter in every space—including online.

Encourage them to:
✔ Think before they post
✔ Choose kindness in comments and messages
✔ Speak up or get help if they see bullying

Kindness online starts with conversation at home.

Learn how to protect and support your child:
https://www.parentslead.org/topics/bullying/cyberbullying-basics

02/19/2026

Opening late at 10am tomorrow - Forever Fit will still take place as scheduled (10am)!

02/18/2026

Register at the link below to learn about the Alzheimer's Association tonight! The webinar is free and Beth is local to our Wells County area and serves our communities!

Cabin Fever Webinar Series is tonight at 6:00 p.m. Join Us!

This informative webinar will provide education on Alzheimer’s disease, warning signs to watch for, and helpful resources available for individuals, caregivers, and families.

🧠 Topic: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Available Resources
💻 Live via Zoom
🤝 Learn about: Early warning signs • Caregiver support • Community resources

👉 Register here: https://ndsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/aAtOnENgSo6fYpooeyZ2_g

Whether you are supporting a loved one or simply want to learn more, this session offers meaningful information for our community.

02/18/2026

Shoveling can put extra strain on your heart so go slow and shovel small amounts at once. ❤

Here are some heart safety tips from the American Heart Association 👇

❄If you have a heart condition, try to find someone else to shovel snow. Neighbors, look out for those around you.
❄If you must shovel the snow, start slowly. Be sure to pace yourself.
❄Cover your mouth and nose and wear layered clothing.
❄Push or sweep the snow rather than lifting and throwing it.
❄Be extra careful when the wind is blowing.
❄If able, use an automated snow blower rather than shoveling.

“The movements of snow shoveling are very taxing and demanding on your body and can cause significant increases in your heart rate and blood pressure,” Keith Churchwell, AHA President & clinical professor at Yale, said. “Combined with the fact that the exposure to cold air can constrict blood vessels throughout the body, you’re asking your heart to do a lot more work in conditions that are already diminishing the heart’s ability to function at its best.”

Be Safe and Shovel Smart!

02/18/2026

Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work face serious health risks, including a 25%–30% higher chance of developing heart disease and a 20%–30% greater risk of stroke. Even brief exposure can harm blood vessels and make blood stickier, changes that significantly raise the likelihood of a heart attack.

Heart Month reminder: NDQuits provides free counseling for those ready to become healthier. 1-800-QUIT-NOW or hhs.nd.gov/ndquits.

SOURCE: www.cdc.gov/to***co/about/cigarettes-and-cardiovascular-disease.html

02/17/2026

It all starts with a conversation. 💬

Having ongoing, effective conversations with your child is important — but let’s be honest, it’s not always easy.

The good news? Meaningful conversations don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be intentional.

Here's an easy read with tips to make them count:
https://www.parentslead.org/listen/tips-meaningful-conversations

02/15/2026

Once children outgrow the five-point harness in their forward-facing car seats, booster seats lift them so the adult seat belt fits properly.

The ability to safely ride without a booster seat will depend on size/height of the child and fit of the seat belt, NOT the child’s age.

💡Tips and Tricks: www.safekids.org/tip/booster-seat-tips

02/14/2026

02/13/2026