A step toward change. Join us for the 2023 North Dakota HIV Awareness Walk in West Fargo! WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023 — 6 p.m. (registration begins 5 p.m.) WHERE: Rendezvous Park – Shelter 3, 1055...
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Enjoy a Safe 4th of July
Independence Day in the United States is quickly approaching. To make sure you have a safe and fun holiday, North Dakota Health & Human Services (HHS) recommends these simple safety tips. [faq_section] Enjoy the holiday!
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Prevention of West Nile Virus Begins With Protecting Yourself
North Dakota Health & Human Services (NDHHS) reminds residents that preventing mosquito bites is the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus (WNV) disease. Last year, one case of human WNV from Sargent County was...
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Physical Activity for All – National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month and with the weather in North Dakota improving, it is a great time to find ways new ways to be active. Physical activity is paramount for good health—it...
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Healthier Choices for a Healthier Weight
North Dakota’s obesity rates have been steadily increasing over the past decade. Today, over 33% of the state’s population is considered obese, a condition that poses a range of health risks. Now is a great time...
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Improve Your Heart Health During Heart Month
February is Heart Month, a time when all Americans are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. The Facts on Heart Disease According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the number one cause...
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Radon – The Unseen Danger To North Dakota’s Health
There’s an unwelcome and uninvited guest lurking in homes throughout our state. It’s radon—an invisible, odorless, cancer-causing gas produced by decaying uranium in rock and soil that releases into the air. Radon is a known carcinogen...
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National Staying Healthy Month: Five Tips for Tip-Top Health
This January, we celebrate National Staying Healthy Month. This month-long observance was originally started to help people focus on their overall well-being and self-care for the new year. We’re doing our part by encouraging North Dakotans...
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Cancer Prevention Tips
North Dakota Health & Human Services is encouraging North Dakotans to pay attention to prevention. Taking proactive action to prevent cancer can be done by making changes to everyday life. Here are seven things you can...
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Speaking of Oral Health
Everyone wants to have a gorgeous smile, but it often takes a trip to the dentist before most of us get serious about the health of our teeth and gums. It’s important to remember that oral...