First District Health Unit

💡We want your ideas! If you’re 14-18 & in the U.S., give us your best ideas about educating your peers about fentanyl & fake pills & preventing overdose. Top 6 ideas will be awarded a $5K prize each & up to 25 youth will receive a honorable mention prize. challenge.gov/?challenge=fen…

Since kids are home 🏠 more during the holiday season, it’s a great time to start talking 💬 with them about the consequences of underage drinking and other drug use. Get started with these five conversation goals 📝 from the #TalkTheyHearYou campaign. samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear…

Who doesn't love coffee? ☕ Mark your calendars, wear your seat belt, and score some coffee coupons at participating locations across the state. #VisionZeroND #BuckleUp bit.ly/3IidJyi

Today kicks off #NationalInfantImmunizationWeek. Without vaccines, children are at risk for serious illness, disability, or death, from diseases such as meningitis, measles, and whooping cough, among others. Talk to your doctor & get the facts. bit.ly/3bWK6T9 #NIIW

DYK? A 12-ounce regular soda has about 10 teaspoons of added sugar, adding up to approximately 155 total calories. Cutting out 2 regular sodas per day would reduce total calories by about 2,200 a week. Learn how to #RethinkYourDrink: bit.ly/3zj2mCa

NEWS: North Dakota expands eligibility for monkeypox vaccine Read the release: health.nd.gov/news/north-dak…

While many of us love to spend our summers outdoors, doing so can come with risks. If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, take proper safety precautions to keep yourself safe from ticks and disease. Find ways to keep yourself safe from ticks: knowtify.health.nd.gov/quest-for-a-bl…

Grilling out on the 4th of July? Follow these steps to have a safe and healthy cookout: bit.ly/2qbBT2P Happy #IndependenceDay!

#Preparedness isn’t just for people. 🐾 Having emergency pet supplies on hand can keep your pet safe in an emergency. Kits should include items like leashes, collars w/ ID, food, water, litter, vet records, medications, & microchip info. More: bit.ly/petprepCDC.

#Sleep is critical to prevent: ✔️childhood obesity ✔️type 2 diabetes ✔️poor mental health, and more. Learn more: bit.ly/3vrP6qK #EveryKidHealthyWeek

It’s Adolescent Immunization Action Week! Make sure your children are up to date on their #vaccines to protect them against preventable, potentially life-threatening diseases. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xuxgx. #AIAW22 #CatchUpGetAhead

Being physically active can help ease anxiety. Learn more about the benefits of physical activity: bit.ly/2PdzGmw #ActivePeople

You’ve heard that #physicalactivity can help maintain weight, but there are other reasons why physical activity is important. Here are 10 reasons to get moving today: bit.ly/3wiKzaM #ActivePeople

You might be asking "why should I get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?" or "What booster should I get?" During a recent virtual COVID-19 Town Hall, NDDoH immunization director Molly Howell, MPH, addressed these questions and more:

October 17-23 is National Teen Driver Safety Week! This week, and every week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Even if you think they aren't listening, they are.

Today is World Osteoporosis Day! Prevent osteoporosis by: 1️⃣ Having a well-balanced diet that includes calcium and Vitamin D 2️⃣ Exercising regularly 3️⃣ Avoiding smoking 4️⃣ Limiting consumption of alcohol & caffeine

Eating a healthy diet can help you live a longer and healthier life. Did you know that it has other benefits too? Healthy eating supports muscles, strengthens bones, helps the digestive system function, and boosts immunity. bit.ly/33Oa0nv

A new CDC study of more than 80,000 U.S. adults hospitalized with #flu from 2010 through 2018 found sudden heart complications occurred in 1 in 8 patients. Get a #fluvaccine to reduce the risk of flu complications like sudden onset of cardiac disease: cdc.gov/flu/season/pro…

On 10/20/21, 49 of the 199 North Dakotans hospitalized due to COVID-19 are fully vaccinated. Dr. Paul Carson from the NDSU Center for Immunization Research & Education explains how the "base rate fallacy" may be affecting your perception of that number.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular physical activity are just a few ways to help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/2xyO4ia