Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health

Ep. 75 of Bismarck Insights premiers this week! Join Mayor Mike Schmitz as he talks with Katie Johnke from @BBPublicHealth. Tune in to Dakota Media Access or catch it on-demand at dakotamediaaccess.org & where you enjoy other podcasts.

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Protect yourself and your community! Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is hosting drive-through flu & COVID-19 vaccination clinics at 407 S 26th St, Bismarck. Friday, October 24 | ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM Schedule your appointment online: tinyurl.com/f5rxx38d Need help? Call 701-355-1540

Keeping your circle strong begins with you. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/womensway or call 800-449-6636. #BreastCancerAwareness #WomensWay #EarlyDetection

🎥Want to learn how to create a safe sleep space for your baby? Watch this quick video to see what safe sleep practices look like—and why it matters. 💙 #SIDSawareness #SafeSleep youtu.be/lOY3aM3OyVE

Today is National Check Your Meds Day. Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at home with Deterra medication deactivation bags. Call Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health at 701-355-1597 for more information. #CheckYourMedsDay #MedicationSafety #Deterra #BBPH

Protect yourself and your community! Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is hosting drive-through flu & COVID-19 vaccination clinics at 407 S 26th St, Bismarck. Friday, October 24 | ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM Schedule your appointment online: tinyurl.com/f5rxx38d Need help? Call 701-355-1540

🚨 Food Recall Alert 🚨 Sno Pac Foods is recalling certain frozen spinach products because of possible Listeria contamination. The recall includes Del Mar 35 lb bulk frozen spinach and 10 oz organic frozen cut spinach that were sold nationwide. Do not eat these.

Centennial, Miller, and Prairie Rose Elementary Schools celebrated Walk to School Day with movement mazes in partnership with Public Health. These colorful chalk mazes are a fun and simple way to get kids moving and smiling at school. All you need is chalk and imagination!

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month! Angie Seidel, Health Services Program Coordinator, and Katie Johnke, Nutrition Services Program Coordinator, joined ND Today to share tips on creating a safe sleep environment. Click here to watch their segment: kfyrtv.com/video/2025/10/…

💗 Staff are wearing pink today in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. 💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder to learn more about prevention and early detection. 💗 Visit our website for more information: bismarcknd.gov/363/Womens-Way.

October is SIDS Awareness Month. Help protect your baby with these 3 essential tips: Back is best – Always place baby on their back Firm & flat – Use a safety-approved crib with a firm, flat mattress and fitted sheet only Keep it clear – No pillows, or toys in the crib—just baby

🚫 Please note: There will be no STI walk-in clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Walk-in appointments will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14, and continue every Tuesday from 8:30–11 a.m. To schedule an appointment, call Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health at 701-355-1540.

BBPH and @tobaccofreend will host the Break Free Youth Action Summit on October 7, 2025 at the Bismarck Event Center. For more information: bismarcknd.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

🚨 Public Health Alert 🚨 Certain ready-to-eat pasta meals from Walmart & Trader Joe’s may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. ⚠️ Products include: • Marketside Linguine w/ Meatballs • Trader Joe’s Cajun Chicken Fettuccine More info: fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts…

Celebrate National Better Breakfast Day with a single-serve, microwave apple crisp! Recipe: • 1 medium apple (chopped, skin on for more fiber) • 1/4 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 cup rolled oats • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey • 1 tsp butter

Planning a trip? 🛫Protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated before you go. Vaccines help prevent illness, keep your travel plans on track, and protect communities wherever you visit. Call BBPH at (701) 355-1540 to learn more!

It’s Food Safety Education Month! Anton Sattler, Environmental Health Admin, walks through clean hands, clean food, clean counters — simple steps to prevent foodborne illness. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water is an easy way to prevent germs from spreading.

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health hosted today’s Respiratory Illness Awareness Kickoff to help our community prepare for the season ahead. We are grateful to our many health and community partners who joined us to share the importance of prevention and vaccines.💙

It’s Food Safety Education Month! Anton Sattler, Environmental Health Admin, reminds us: when in doubt, throw it out. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of when the food was prepared or 1 hour if the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F. Eat leftovers within 3 to 4 days.