Healthy Quin Counties

11/20/2025

It's National Rural Health Day!

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and dedication of our rural communities—and the healthcare workers who support them.

From local clinics and hospitals to public health teams, thank you for helping keep our communities healthy, connected, and thriving.

11/20/2025

🚭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞! 💙

The Great American Smokeout on November 20 is your chance to make a change. Whether it’s your first try or your tenth, every effort to quit matters.

You don’t have to do it alone—support and resources are available to help you succeed! 🌟

Make today the day you breathe easier. 💪 Visit cancer.org at https://bit.ly/46Gyw8m for more information.

11/20/2025

❄️𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚❄️

Today's winter topic is 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen at any time of the year, but the danger is greater during the winter when doors and windows stay closed and fireplaces, gas heaters, or other fuel burning appliances are in use. In addition, people can also be exposed to deadly CO levels when “warming up” their cars in garages or keeping them running when stuck in snow.

🚨 Keep your alarms ready! 🚨

For more information on CO safety visit https://www.nfpa.org/en/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/carbon-monoxide

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

❄️𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚❄️

Today's winter topic is 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

Staying warm and decorating for the holidays is fun, but remember: heating equipment, holiday lights, storms, and candles can all increase the risk of fire during the winter.

That’s why NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are working together to help keep us all a little safer—let’s put a freeze on winter fires and protect ourselves and our loved ones from hazards like fires and carbon monoxide! Stay safe and cozy this season!

11/18/2025

❄️𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚❄️

Today's winter topic is 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

Frostbite is the freezing of skin and extremities on the body. The nose, cheeks, ears, fingers, and toes (your extremities) are the most commonly affected. Everyone is susceptible, even people who have been living in cold climates for most their lives.

In very cold weather, a person's body can lose heat faster than they can produce it. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. It can make a person sleepy, confused and clumsy. Because it happens gradually and affects one's thinking, it may not be immediately recognized.

For more information on outdoor winter safety visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

11/18/2025

🤰💉 Protect Your Newborn from Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Pregnant women are recommended to get the Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy, ideally between 27–36 weeks. This helps pass antibodies to your baby, giving them protection in the first few months of life when pertussis can be most dangerous.

Keeping moms healthy helps keep babies safe. 💙

Talk with your healthcare provider about getting Tdap during pregnancy.



Learn more:
https://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=863541

11/17/2025

👶💛 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

Having a little one can be exciting… and a little overwhelming. That’s where Public Health can help! Our Family Home Visiting programs bring support right to your home—helping with parenting tips, child development, health, and keeping your family safe.

It’s free, voluntary, and all about helping families feel confident and supported from day one. 🌱

📞 Want to learn more? Give your county Public Health office a call and see how we can help your family thrive!

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

11/17/2025

❄️ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕-𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚 ❄️

Today's winter topic is 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀

Keep ahead of the storm by paying attention to the latest winter weather forecasts and warnings.

For more information on winter weather forecasts and warnings visit https://www.weather.gov/mpx/winterpns1

11/16/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐯. 𝟏𝟔-𝟐𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚!

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep recommendations for preventing sleep-related infant deaths among children up to 1 year old support the ABCs of safe sleep:

𝗔LONE: Infants should always sleep or nap alone - not sharing beds or cribs with others.

𝗕ACK: Always put a baby on their back to sleep or nap.

𝗖RIB: Babies should always sleep or nap in their own safety-approved crib, play yard, bassinet, or portable crib without blankets or pillows. To keep warm during Minnesota winters, parents are urged to dress babies in pajamas or other clothing appropriate for the temperature.

Every year, about 50 babies in Minnesota die suddenly and unexpectedly. Most of these deaths happen in an unsafe sleep environment, which can often be prevented.

For more information on safe sleep for your baby visit healthychildren.org/safesleep

11/14/2025

Sweet potatoes are a fall favorite — full of flavor and nutrition! They are packed with vitamin A and are a great source of fiber.🍠✨
Here are three ways to enjoy sweet potatoes this fall and at any time:
o Mashed: Boil peeled chunks until soft, then mash with a little milk and cinnamon.
o Roasted: Toss cubes with a bit of oil and bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
o Fries: Slice into sticks, drizzle with oil, and bake until crispy.
Sweet, simple, and perfect for any meal — even breakfast!

11/14/2025

💙 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💙

This year’s theme — “Diabetes and the Workplace” — calls on employers and employees everywhere to “Know more and do more for diabetes at work.”

Creating healthy, supportive workplaces helps prevent diabetes and supports those living with it. Together, we can start the change for a better .

Let’s raise awareness, promote education, and make every workplace a place of wellness! 🌍💪