First District Health Unit

07/21/2025

🎉 Congrats to Lakyn L. from John Hoeven Elementary!
She’s the 2025 V**e Task Force Contest Winner for her creative and powerful message about staying vape-free.

Lakyn’s design helps remind us all that healthy choices start young—and her artwork says it loud and clear! Way to go, Lakyn! 👏🎨

07/19/2025

Headed to the Fair? 🎡
Need a quiet spot to feed or care for your little one? Stop by the nursing booth on the second floor of the ND State Fair Center (north end of the fairgrounds)! 🍼

Set up by the Minot Area Breastfeeding Coalition, this space offers comfort and privacy. 💖

Expecting or need help with breastfeeding?
First District Health Unit is offering a FREE breastfeeding class on August 4th! Register here: https://fdhu.org/ninja-forms/71e5p9

07/18/2025

🎡 The North Dakota State Fair kicks off today—and while you're lining up for mini donuts and getting ready for Bailey Zimmerman to take the stage, our Environmental Health team has been hard at work behind the scenes!

They’re inspecting 70+ food vendors to make sure:
✔️ Proper licenses are in place
✔️ Food is stored and served safely
✔️ All staff have completed food service training
✔️ Only approved, safe food sources are used

No rock and a hard place here—just good food, safely served.
Big thanks to our team for making sure the fair is fun, safe, and delicious! 👏

07/18/2025

Underage drinking doesn’t always start with teens—it often involves someone else making alcohol available. Whether it’s a fake ID, a handoff, or just not asking questions, it can lead to:

💸 Fines up to $3,000
🚔 Possible jail time
📄 A criminal record
🎓 Lost scholarships and/or job oppourtunities

Fake IDs, buying for minors, or just “looking the other way” can have serious consequences. Let’s keep the fair fun and safe for everyone. Know the risks. Talk to your teen. Make smart choices.

07/16/2025

The fair can be a fun and exciting place for teens—but without a little guidance, it’s easy for them to get caught up in situations they’re not ready for.

Before they go, take a few minutes to chat:
-Who are they going with?
-What time are they coming home?
-What’s the plan if something doesn’t feel right?
-What are your rules/expectations?

A quick conversation now can make a big difference later.
Let’s help our teens stay safe and have fun at the fair!🎡

07/10/2025

🚨 SMOKY SKIES AHEAD – AIR QUALITY NOTICE 🚨
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to drift into North Dakota, affecting air quality in the coming days.

🌫️ If you see or smell smoke:
✅ Stay indoors and keep windows closed
✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activities
✅ Use A/C in recirculate mode
✅ Check the AQI daily at AirNow.gov or on the AirNow app

🔗To learn more visit➡https://deq.nd.gov/PressReleases/2025-07-10-638877460646083029.pdf

07/09/2025

UPDATE: Tonight's walk has been canceled.

07/09/2025

Join us for a walk on Bison Trail this evening! We hope to see you there!

We hope you can join us tomorrow, July 9th, for the walk at the beautiful Bison Trail! We will meet in the parking lot at 6:30 pm and First District Health will be leading this one.

07/04/2025

Keeping alcohol out of kids' hands starts at home. As kids grow, curiosity and access can change—your safety steps should too.
✔️ Store it up high when they’re little to keep it out of sight and reach.
🔒 Lock it up as they get older.
👀 Monitor what you have so you’ll notice if anything’s missing or tampered with.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

07/03/2025

📣 Holiday Closure Reminder!
We will resume normal business hours on Monday July 7th. Have a happy and safe holiday!

07/03/2025

Planning to be on the water this weekend? Don't BUI this 4th of July!

There are many dangers to boating under the influence and not taking boat safety seriously. Protect your life and others!

07/02/2025

Our on-site medical provider offers discreet and professional services, like STD testing and treatment, birth control and emergency contraception, HIV services (including PrEP), pregnancy testing and counseling, and women’s health services including pap smears and breast exams. Making an appointment is easy; just call 701.852.1376 and press option 6. The hardest part is just picking up the phone!