Western Plains Public Health

03/25/2026

❤️🫀 Learn CPR…Save a Life! 🫀❤️

Being prepared can make all the difference in an emergency. Western Plains Public Health is offering CPR training on Saturday, April 11.

Choose the option that works best for you:
✅ Full face-to-face class
📅 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 8:30 AM – Noon
✅ Blended learning option
🖥️ Complete part of the training online, then finish with a short in-person skills session...flexible and convenient!

📄 Check out the flyer below for more details.

📞 To register or learn more: Call 701-667-3370
🌐 Visit westernplainsph.org/cpr-first-aid

Gain the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. You could save a life. ❤️

03/25/2026

🧼 Clean hands = healthier you!

Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the easiest (and most effective!) ways to get rid of germs and protect yourself and others from getting sick. 🤲✨

Do you know the key times you should be washing your hands? Find out here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/3XrhGaC

A simple habit can make a big difference! 💙

03/25/2026

💡 Did you know?
More than 1 in 3 nonsmoking renters are exposed to secondhand smoke.

Everyone deserves clean, healthy air in their home. No one should have to choose between their health and affordable housing. 🏠💙

Learn more about your options and resources:
🌐 nonsmokersrights.org/multi-unit-housing
📞 Western Plains Public Health: 701-667-3370

Clean air matters...where you live should support your health, not harm it.

03/25/2026

We’re proud to share this helpful resource from our partners! 💙

Need help navigating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? Great Plains Food Bank is here for you! 💬📞

Their team is ready to walk you through the application process, answer questions, and make it as easy as possible to get the support you need.

📞 Call 855.405.0000
📨SNAP@greatplainsfoodbank.org
📱Text SNAP to 877.805.1182

Getting connected to food support shouldn’t be complicated. Help is just a call or click away.

03/25/2026

Is it time for spring cleaning? Check out these tips from NDSU Extension - Nutrition! 🧹

Spring is finally here🌸 After a long winter season, it's a good idea to do some spring cleaning around the kitchen.

Don't forget to check way in the back of the refrigerator! If you come across moldy foods during cleaning, what should you do? 🤢

- Some molds produce toxins (poisons) and determining which do and which don't is difficult. The most toxic molds grow on grains. The visible mold may not be all the mold that developed. The threadlike hyphae (the equivalent of roots) may have penetrated the food.

- Some foods, such as blue cheese, get their flavor from mold growth. Any visibly moldy foods that should not have mold growth should be discarded. If only a small area of mold is found on a piece of hard block cheese, hard salami or a dry-cured country ham, the food can be salvaged by cutting out an inch of the product surrounding and below the moldy area. Keep the knife out of the mold itself and re-cover the food in fresh wrap.

Learn how to prevent foods from molding from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/food-my-kitchen-safety-hazard #:~:text=Molds,-Molds

03/24/2026

📢 Measles Information for North Dakota Residents

Have questions about measles symptoms, what to do if you’ve been exposed, how to protect your family, or current cases in North Dakota?

👉 Find accurate, up-to-date information here:
hhs.nd.gov/immunizations/measles

If you have questions about immunization schedules or would like to set up an appointment, please call your local office:
Morton: 701.667.3370
Grant: 701.622.3591
Mercer: 701.873.4433

Staying informed helps keep our communities healthy. 💙

03/24/2026

💡 Did You Know? 💡

Routine STI testing 🧪 and condoms 🤝 work together to help protect your healthand your partners.

❤️ Take a simple step toward safer s*x:
• Free condoms available at our Mandan office (ages 14+, no appointment needed, no questions asked)
• Confidential STI testing available by appointment
• Some individuals may qualify for free or low-cost testing

📞 Call us: 701.667.3370
🌐 Learn more: westernplainsph.org

Taking care of your s*xual health protects you and your community. 💙

03/24/2026

🎙 Now Playing: In Their Corner 💛

Parenting comes with big decisions and lots of opinions. You deserve support you can trust.

On this episode of Public Health MATTERS, Becky sits down with Dr. Kathy Anderson to talk about childhood health, immunizations, and how prevention helps protect families.

💡 In this episode:
• Why prevention matters for kids
• Building trust with your healthcare provider
• Simple tips for everyday wellness
• Support and resources for parents

No pressure. No overwhelm. Just real conversation and reliable information.

📻 Listen on 102.5 FM or stream anytime: radioaccess.org/public-health-matters (Dakota Media Access) or your favorite app

Because when parents feel supported, kids and communities thrive. 💛

03/24/2026

👶 Someone you know just brought their baby home?

You can help them feel supported. Those first days can be overwhelming, and no one should navigate them alone.

💡 Western Plains Public Health offers resources, guidance, and support for new parents to help make that transition smoother.

📞 Learn more: 701.667.3370
🌐 Visit: westernplainsph.org

Support makes all the difference. 💙

03/24/2026

📌 Know the Facts About Secondhand Smoke

The U.S. Surgeon General’s Report found that there is no safe way to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure indoors.
🚫 Separating smokers from nonsmokers doesn’t work
🚫 Air cleaning and filtration systems can’t remove all harmful toxins
🚫 Ventilation systems can actually spread secondhand smoke throughout a building

Secondhand smoke contains dangerous poisons, gases, and particles that technology alone cannot fully remove.

🔍 Learn more about the science behind ventilation and air filtration:
👉 no-smoke.org/ventilation-air-filtration-science

03/23/2026

Did you know that colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45?

Don’t put it off. Screening can prevent colorectal cancer or catch it early when it’s most treatable.

Take a quick quiz to learn your screening options based on your personal risk factors:
👉 quiz.getscreened.org

Because tomorrow can’t wait. 💙

03/23/2026

🌎 What does public health really mean for you and your community?
(Hint: It’s more than you might think!)

From clean water to safe neighborhoods and beyond, public health touches every part of our lives...often in ways we don’t even notice.

🎥 Watch this quick video to see how it all connects:
👉 youtu.be/IR1EYwEiUfY

Because when our communities are healthy, we all thrive. 💚