The Importance of Flu Vaccination
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds everyone of the importance of receiving the flu vaccine. “Despite some initial delays, there is more than enough flu vaccine available this year...
View ArticleResidents Reminded To Test For Radon
During National Radon Action Month, 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 radon, a leading...
View ArticlePlanning For Pregnancy Can Reduce The Risk Of Birth Defects
As part of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Family Planning Program encourages women who may become pregnant and men who may become fathers to...
View ArticleHealth Department Urges Parents To Vaccinate Their Children Against HPV
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds the public that everyone, girls and boys, between the ages of 11 and 26 should receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for the prevention of...
View ArticleNational Public Health Week
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed April 4-10, 2016, as Public Health Week in North Dakota to recognize how the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and local public health units, along with...
View ArticleServer Training Educates To Reduce Alcohol Over Serving
FCPH celebrates Alcohol Awareness Month and National Public Health Week April 4-10 Every week, Robyn Litke Sall of Fargo Cass Public Health, along with an area law enforcement officer, educate...
View ArticleHealth Departments Encourage TALK. TEST. TREAT. During STD Awareness Month
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) and Fargo Cass Public Health, encourage individuals and health care providers to talk about sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention during April, STD...
View ArticleThink F-A-S-T: May Is Stroke Awareness Month
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is working to raise awareness about the importance of stroke prevention, early recognition of signs and symptoms of stroke, and the need to act fast by...
View ArticleNew Income Levels For WIC Eligibility
Income eligibility guidelines for the North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) have increased based on changes in the federal poverty levels. Effective...
View ArticleWomen Reminded To Make Their Health A Priority.
During Women’s Health Week, May 8-14, the North Dakota Department of Health and Fargo Cass Public Health, would like to encourage women to make their health a priority and help them understand what...
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FCPH Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Recognized For Outstanding Service
The Outstanding Rural Health Award recipients for 2016 were recognized at the 2016 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health’s annual banquet on Tuesday, May 17 at the Alerus Center. Holly Scott,...
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...
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 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 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 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 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...
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No 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 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 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...
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