The Risk Of Salmonella Infection From Baby Poultry
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) warns of the potential danger to people who come into contact with live poultry, especially chicks, ducklings and other baby birds. Contact with live...
View ArticleDepartment Of Health Urges Caution During Tick Season
Spring has arrived, and with the warmer weather comes the emergence of ticks, which can carry a variety of diseases. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) encourages all individuals to take...
View ArticleDepartment Of Health Encourages Individuals To Become Educated During STD...
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is encouraging individuals and health care providers to increase conversation about Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) prevention. April is National STD...
View ArticleBackyard Chicken Keeping Open House
An open house to discuss backyard chicken keeping in Fargo will be Wednesday, March 22, from 4-5:30 p.m., in the Oak Room at Fargo Cass Public Health. The open house will begin with a short...
View ArticleKick Butts Day Promotes Tobacco-Free Lifestyle
March 15 marks Kick Butts Day, a day of activism that empowers youth to stay tobacco free by standing out, speaking up, and seizing control against Big Tobacco. Fargo Cass Public Health and the North...
View ArticleNorth Dakota’s Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Increase
Data from the 2016-2017 school immunization assessment indicate that North Dakota’s kindergarten immunization rates have increased from last year. The school immunization assessment is conducted...
View ArticleThrough With Chew Week Highlights The Dangers Of Smokeless Tobacco
Through With Chew Week, February 19-25, is an effort to call attention to the use and negative health effects of smokeless tobacco, with today, Thursday, Feb. 23, specifically designated as the Great...
View ArticleScreenings And Vaccination Key In Lowering The Risk Of Cervical Cancer
January is National Cervical Health Awareness Month and the Fargo Cass Public Health Clinic is reminding women of the importance to get screened for cervical cancer. According to the Centers for...
View ArticleA Reminder To Test For Radon
During National Radon Action Month in January, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents that January and other cooler weather months are a great time to test their home for...
View ArticleThis Week Highlights The Importance Of Flu Vaccination
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds everyone of the importance of receiving the flu vaccine as part of National Influenza Vaccination Week, observed Dec. 4-10. “Everyone 6 months and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Support In The Workplace
In 2010, an amendment was made to the Fair Labor Standards Act requiring employers to support their breastfeeding employees. The amendment mandates that employers provide reasonable break time for milk...
View ArticleTalk To Your Provider About Breast Cancer Risk
In observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) encourages women to start the conversation about breast cancer risk with their healthcare provider. About...
View ArticleEveryone Encouraged To Get Flu Shot
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds North Dakotans that everyone six months and older should get vaccinated against influenza. According to Lexie Barber, Epidemiologist with the...
View ArticleNo Shots? No Record? No School!
The beginning of the new school year is here, and the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) would like to remind parents to make sure their children are up to date on immunizations! North Dakota...
View ArticleThere Are Many Things We Want To Pass On To Our Loved Ones – Illness Is Not...
You want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books – but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect...
View ArticleBring Home Memories, Not Zika, If Attending Olympics
With the Summer Olympic Games fast approaching, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds attendees that Brazil is an active Zika transmission area and caution is required to prevent...
View ArticleToday Is National HIV Testing Day
Around 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and one in eight people don’t know they have it. In 2015, 30 cases of HIV were reported in ND. Since the number of new cases of HIV...
View ArticleUse Safety Precautions At Summer Events
Summer fairs and outdoor festivals are important traditions. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Fargo Cass Public Health are reminding people to take healthy precautions at fairs,...
View ArticlePublic Urged To Take Steps To Prevent West Nile Virus
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents of the importance of protecting themselves and their families from mosquito bites. While there have not been any human cases of West Nile...
View ArticleResidents Should Use Caution While Cleaning To Avoid Hantavirus Disease
With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, many people will be cleaning cabins and other buildings that have been closed for the winter. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds everyone...
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