Healthy Quin Counties

01/19/2026

Sometimes people are in unsafe situations because they have limited options. No matter your situation, no one has the right to force you to work or have s*x for money, food, a place to live, or anything else. Help is available: humatraffickinghotline.org

01/19/2026

01/19/2026

𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

If you're pregnant or planning to be, daily folic acid is important for a healthy pregnancy.

Talk with your healthcare provider about prenatal vitamins and healthy habits. 💛

01/16/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is warning people in Minnesota not to consume Live it Up Super Greens, a powdered dietary supplement, after linking Salmonella infections to the product.

Three Minnesota cases have been reported since November 2025, including one hospitalization. These cases are part of a multistate outbreak affecting 45 people in 21 states. The product has expiration dates ranging from August 2026 to January 2028.

On Jan. 14, the company announced a voluntary recall. Live it Up Super Greens (including original or wild berry flavors) sold online and in some stores, should be discarded or returned. Anyone who becomes ill after consuming the product should contact a health care provider.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. Symptoms usually begin within 12 to 96 hours after exposure, but they can begin up to 2 weeks after exposure.

01/16/2026

𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Be ready for winter storms and power outages by prepping a simple emergency kit:
✔ Flashlight
✔ Batteries
✔ Water
✔ Nonperishable snacks
✔ Blanket
✔ Phone charger

A little preparation goes a long way. For more information visit https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready

01/15/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲

A quick winter safety check can save lives:
✔ Test your smoke and CO detectors
✔ Replace batteries if needed
✔ Keep space heaters at least 3 feet from anything flammable

Stay cozy and safe this season.

01/14/2026

If you or someone you know is being forced to work or have s*x for money, food, a place to live, or anything else, help is available. The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides free, confidential help 24/7: humatraffickinghotline.org

01/14/2026

𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can increase lung cancer risk. Testing your home is simple and inexpensive.

Check your local public health office or hardware store for test kits!

📞 For more information on radon and radon test kits contact your local public health office.

Kittson County Public Health: 218-853-2497
Roseau County (LifeCare Public Health): 218- 463-3211 ext.4179
Marshall County (North Valley Public Health): 218-745-5154
Pennington and Red Lake County Public Health: 218-681-0876

01/13/2026

🌾 Help shape the future of food and climate in Northwest Minnesota!

The Northwest Regional Food Network Workgroup is gathering community voices to build a stronger, more equitable local food system across NW MN. Your insight can help guide regional food planning, strengthen food security, and support climate-smart solutions.

This includes the counties of Polk, Norman, Mahnomen, Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, Beltrami, Clearwater and Hubbard counties.

Interested in getting involved? Contact lily.grossbauer@polkcountymn.gov

Learn more: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/9d3b512d/CCtLWwXP8BGWj5oyh3soMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.polkcountymn.gov%2F638%2FNorthwest-Regional-Food-Network

01/13/2026

Cold outside? You can still stay active!

Try:
🏃 Marching in place
💪 Short bodyweight exercises
🎶 A 10-minute dance break

Movement boosts mood, energy, and immune health—every minute counts!

01/12/2026

💛𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡💛

Getting regular Pap tests and staying up to date on HPV vaccines are key steps in preventing cervical cancer.

Talk with your healthcare provider and stay “in the know” about your screenings.

01/09/2026

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will now align all of its immunization guidance with professional medical association recommendations rather than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The federal government changed the childhood vaccine schedule without following the usual review process. Normally, a group of experts carefully studies the science before changes are made.

To make sure people in Minnesota get clear and science-based vaccine information, MDH is updating its website and guidance. MDH will follow vaccine schedules from trusted medical groups including:

~American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric immunizations (18 years and younger)
~American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Adult immunizations (19 years and older)
~American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) Immunizations during pregnancy

For more information on immunizations visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/index.html or contact your healthcare provider.