Wells County District Health Unit

Wells County District Health Unit We are dedicated to assuring that Wells County is a healthy place to live.

01/07/2026

January is Radon Action Month! It is a powerful reminder that protecting our health can start at home.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can sometimes accumulate in homes. Because it is odorless and colorless, many residents are unaware that prolonged exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

The good news is that radon levels are manageable. Testing your home is a simple, effective way to ensure a healthy environment for your family, especially for children who may spend more time indoors. https://deq.nd.gov/wm/radon/

01/06/2026

Thank you to the Wells County District Health Unit for presenting on the work you are doing with the State Opioid Response Grant. 💙

We appreciate the important work you do and the valuable information you shared to help support the health, safety, and education of our community. 👏🏽

📸 Pictured from left to right are Kiwanis President: Kathy, WCDHU Prevention Coordinator: Jordan, and WCDHU Administrator: Caitlyn.

New year reminder: expired meds don’t belong in your cabinet—or the trash! 🚯DisposeRx makes it easy to safely neutralize...
01/06/2026

New year reminder: expired meds don’t belong in your cabinet—or the trash! 🚯

DisposeRx makes it easy to safely neutralize old prescriptions at home, helping protect your family, pets, and community all year long. 💕

DisposeRx is a single use packet containing ingredients on the FDA's inactive ingredient list for oral medications. When mixed with water in the prescription vial, it forms a polymer gel that that chemically and physically traps the active ingredients. 🧪

👉This makes the medication safe for disposal, unusable, and inaccessible for consumption!

💊 We have free DisposeRx packets at both of our locations! 💊

For more info on medication safety and actions our State is taking, visit https://www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids

You’ve taken down the lights. You’ve put away the decorations. 🎄 But have you tested your home for radon? 😵‍💫 No better ...
01/05/2026

You’ve taken down the lights. You’ve put away the decorations. 🎄 But have you tested your home for radon? 😵‍💫 No better time than !

Visit https://deq.nd.gov/wm/radon/ for a list of kit supplies, how to mitigate your home and other resources!

While new tech is fun 📱, it’s also the perfect moment to set boundaries around screen time ⏱️.✅ Agree on daily screen li...
01/03/2026

While new tech is fun 📱, it’s also the perfect moment to set boundaries around screen time ⏱️.

✅ Agree on daily screen limits
🏠 Create tech-free zones in the house
⚖️ Encourage balance: online time + offline family activities

Teaching kids to use screens thoughtfully helps them build lifelong healthy habits 🎁💡
Learn more from Parents Lead at: https://bit.ly/47f2ALL

01/03/2026

Happy New Year! Start 2026 by embracing a healthier, tobacco-free life. Quitting smoking or ni****ne products can improve your energy, lung health and overall well-being. You don’t have to do it alone. Resources like NDQuits or your local public health unit are here to help with free tools, tips, and support. Let's make this your healthiest year yet!

Quitting smoking doesn’t just help you, it helps the people you love. 💕Even small amounts of secondhand smoke can affect...
01/02/2026

Quitting smoking doesn’t just help you, it helps the people you love. 💕

Even small amounts of secondhand smoke can affect your family’s health. 🫁🧠🫀

More on how going smokefree makes a difference ---> https://tinyurl.com/4uw8pbxp

01/01/2026

🎉 Hello, January. Hello, fresh starts.

A new year doesn’t have to mean big resolutions or total life overhauls. Sometimes the best changes are the smallest ones—more listening, more patience, more connection.

This year, focus on progress, not perfection.
Look. Listen. Love. 💙

👉 What’s one small intention you’re setting for your family this year?

12/31/2025

It’s New Year’s Eve-Eve, the celebrations start early! 🥂

If you’re heading out tonight, plan a safe ride home. Use Lyft code VZWINTER25 for $10 off a ride through January 2. Vouchers available while codes last.



This Vision Zero ND social media post is sponsored by AAA The Auto Club Group

Traveling with your baby this holiday season?Be sure to create a safe sleep space wherever you go. Always bring a portab...
12/31/2025

Traveling with your baby this holiday season?

Be sure to create a safe sleep space wherever you go. Always bring a portable crib or bassinet, and make sure baby sleeps on their back, in a clutter free space.

Remind other caregivers of your safe sleep plan.

DYK: Smoking increases your risk of influenza and can worsen its severity.Protect yourself this respiratory illness seas...
12/30/2025

DYK: Smoking increases your risk of influenza and can worsen its severity.

Protect yourself this respiratory illness season by quitting smoking, washing your hands regularly, and getting vaccinated.

Get ready for the New Year and take control of your health this season! 💪

Visit https://wellscountydistricthealth.org/prevention-cessation for quit resources or give us a call to schedule an immunization or discuss steps to start your quit journey!

Here are some heart safety tips from the American Heart Association when it comes to shoveling snow this winter! 🌨☃❄If ...
12/30/2025

Here are some heart safety tips from the American Heart Association when it comes to shoveling snow this winter! 🌨☃

❄If you have a heart condition, try to find someone else to shovel snow. Neighbors, look out for those around you.

❄If you must shovel the snow, start slowly. Be sure to pace yourself

❄Cover your mouth and nose and wear layered clothing

❄Push or sweep the snow rather than lifting and throwing it

❄Be extra careful when the wind is blowing

❄If able, use an automated snow blower rather than shoveling

“The movements of snow shoveling are very taxing and demanding on your body and can cause significant increases in your heart rate and blood pressure,” Keith Churchwell, AHA President & clinical professor at Yale, said. “Combined with the fact that the exposure to cold air can constrict blood vessels throughout the body, you’re asking your heart to do a lot more work in conditions that are already diminishing the heart’s ability to function at its best.”

Be Safe and Shovel Smart!

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