Wells County District Health Unit

Wells County District Health Unit We are dedicated to assuring that Wells County is a healthy place to live.

11/15/2025

WIC gives you access to healthy food, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese and yogurt, grains, peanut butter, beans and more. WIC also offers nutrition education, breastfeeding guidance, and so much more. Find details at www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC/about

If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child (or children) under 5 you can get personalized support. Get started by visiting www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC/apply

🧠Mental health is just as important as physical health. πŸ’ͺ helps schools and families work together to support kids’ emo...
11/13/2025

🧠Mental health is just as important as physical health. πŸ’ͺ

helps schools and families work together to support kids’ emotional well-beingβ€”before crisis hits. Prevention is powerful. πŸ’ͺ

Check out resources at ParentsLead.org

And don’t forgetβ€” is always there when someone needs immediate help

We will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day - regular hours resume Wednesday the 12th.
11/10/2025

We will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day - regular hours resume Wednesday the 12th.

WIC has so much to offer families. From healthy food to referrals to breastfeeding support, health starts here. Whether ...
11/08/2025

WIC has so much to offer families. From healthy food to referrals to breastfeeding support, health starts here. Whether you have a baby, are pregnant, or have multiple little ones under age 5 (or all of the above!), you can apply!

DYK: WIC comes to our Harvey location once a month!

Talk to your local WIC agency and learn more.

Visit hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC/apply

We were proud to partner with Fessenden-Bowdon School’s Student Council group to support Red Ribbon Week in the school a...
11/07/2025

We were proud to partner with Fessenden-Bowdon School’s Student Council group to support Red Ribbon Week in the school and highlight the importance of living substance free!

Great work on planning the RRW activities, StuCo!

ND Medicaid Wellness Visits is a program designed to ensure children receive regular checkups and preventive screenings ...
11/07/2025

ND Medicaid Wellness Visits is a program designed to ensure children receive regular checkups and preventive screenings at key stages of development. By offering early detection and timely interventions, it helps keep children on track for a healthy future.

At Wells County District Health Unit, we participate in the Wellness Visits program, providing essential well-child checkups and preventive screenings to monitor your child's growth and development.

Our team is here to support your child's health every step of the way, offering comprehensive care and guidance. Give us a call at 701-324-5259 to schedule with our Nurse Larissa! ✨

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11/06/2025

its about to get a little chilly! β„οΈπŸŒ¬

11/04/2025

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under 5, you may be eligible for support from WIC. WIC offers access to healthy foods, personalized nutrition and breastfeeding support, and health care and community referrals.

See if you qualify. APPLY at a WIC clinic near you.
www.hhs.nd.gov/food-programs/WIC/apply

We will be at Doe Days on Friday in Fessenden! If you are needing a fall respiratory season immunization, stop by our bo...
11/04/2025

We will be at Doe Days on Friday in Fessenden! If you are needing a fall respiratory season immunization, stop by our booth! Nurse Larissa will be there with some take home health items as well!

Note: please fill out paperwork prior to immunization by scanning the appropriate QR code or visiting our website at wellscountydistricthealth.org and selecting the immunization tab under services & programs. The forms will be located on the right hand side. Thank you for expediting the check in process!

π˜™π˜¦π˜΄π˜¦π˜’π˜³π˜€π˜© π˜—π˜’π˜³π˜΅π˜ͺ𝘀π˜ͺ𝘱𝘒𝘯𝘡𝘴 π˜•π˜¦π˜¦π˜₯𝘦π˜₯ – π˜™π˜Άπ˜³π˜’π˜­ π˜•π˜°π˜³π˜΅π˜© π˜‹π˜’π˜¬π˜°π˜΅π˜’π˜―π˜΄MacKenna Arnold, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist Master’s student at...
11/03/2025

π˜™π˜¦π˜΄π˜¦π˜’π˜³π˜€π˜© π˜—π˜’π˜³π˜΅π˜ͺ𝘀π˜ͺ𝘱𝘒𝘯𝘡𝘴 π˜•π˜¦π˜¦π˜₯𝘦π˜₯ – π˜™π˜Άπ˜³π˜’π˜­ π˜•π˜°π˜³π˜΅π˜© π˜‹π˜’π˜¬π˜°π˜΅π˜’π˜―π˜΄

MacKenna Arnold, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist Master’s student at the University of Mary, is conducting research on physical activity barriers and interventions within rural North Dakota populations!

The research is titled β€œBarriers to Regular Physical Activity and Appropriate Interventions in Rural North Dakota Populations”, which has been approved by the University of Mary’s Institutional Review Board.

This study aims to better understand physical activity barriers and successful interventions in rural ND!

If you are currently a resident of rural North Dakota (population < 2,500) and 18 years of age or older, please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this questionnaire through this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ee48rJtpi0Kz7T0wU72PAxD2hRBr_r5PrzMnNHDJj_dUOVhUMFUxSlJLRFVSQUk2T1gyVTMwNVA4Qy4u

All responses are 100% anonymous and used for research purposes. Please consider contributing to this research study – your responses are greatly valued!

Need help replacing benefits like SNAP?Head over to NDResponse.gov for:πŸ‘‰ Someone to call to talk about optionsπŸ‘‰ Lists of...
11/03/2025

Need help replacing benefits like SNAP?

Head over to NDResponse.gov for:

πŸ‘‰ Someone to call to talk about options
πŸ‘‰ Lists of resources available and where to find them
πŸ‘‰ Frequently asked questions

https://ndresponse.gov/shutdownresources

Positive Parenting Tip from πŸ’› Parenting isn’t about being perfect β€” it’s about being present.βœ… Be kind and firmβœ… Be cl...
11/02/2025

Positive Parenting Tip from πŸ’›

Parenting isn’t about being perfect β€” it’s about being present.

βœ… Be kind and firm
βœ… Be clear and consistent
βœ… Be patient β€” and don’t lose hope

Every moment matters. Even the hard ones. You’ve got this β€” and you’re not alone. πŸ’¬πŸ’ͺ

Explore more tips and tools at www.parentslead.org

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Harvey, ND
58341

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

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