Central Valley Health District

11/24/2025

Today is Public Health Thank You Day. We send a huge THANK YOU to our staff and everyone who works to protect and advance public health.

Be sure to thank a public health professional in your community today!

11/21/2025

Food safety is extra important if you're pregnant or feeding young children. 🤰Foodborne illness isn't just about a few days of fever or an upset stomach—it can cause serious, long-term health problems or even be life-threatening. But luckily, it doesn't have to be scary or complicated to practice food safety at home!

Learn how to keep your family safe by storing, cooking, and serving food the right way (link in bio)! 💙 https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/.../food-safety-children...



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La seguridad en los alimentos es especialmente importante si está embarazada o amamantando infantes. 🤰Las enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos no se trata de solo unos pocos días de fiebre o malestar estomacal: pueden causar problemas de salud graves a largo plazo o incluso poner en peligro la vida. Pero afortunadamente, ¡tener seguridad en los alimentos en casa no tiene que ser aterrador ni complicado!

¡Aprenda a mantener a su familia segura almacenando, cocinando y sirviendo los alimentos correctamente! 💙 https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/.../food-safety-children...

11/20/2025

🌾 Happy National Rural Health Day! 🌾

Today we join others across the country in celebrating the power of rural — the strength, resilience, and community spirit that define rural North Dakota.

At Central Valley Health District, we're proud to serve our rural communities by promoting health, preventing illness, and protecting the wellbeing of every resident — no matter where they live.

Thank you to the dedicated healthcare professionals, public health staff, and community partners who work tirelessly to make rural living healthy and strong. 💙

11/20/2025

Today is — a powerful chance to support the young people in our lives who are struggling with ni****ne. At Possibilities for Change, we believe every youth deserves the chance to build a ni****ne-free future. 💪

If you work with teens — in schools, community programs, behavioral health, or as a parent — you can:
✨ Encourage young people to pick November 20 as a quit date
✨ Talk with empathy, using motivational interviewing to explore readiness and build trust
✨ Connect them with proven tools like ACT-NT counseling, screening tech, and tailored resources from Possibilities for Change

Let's make this Smokeout a turning point. Together, we can empower young people to quit — for good.

👉 Learn more: possibilitiesforchange.org/help-youth-quit-ni****ne/

11/17/2025

🧣❄️ Winter is here in North Dakota—time for cozy layers, snowy views, and safe travel! At the Central Valley Health District, we want to help you hit the road confidently and keep your family safe, warm, and prepared. Here are winter travel tips, adapted from the great guidance in the "Safe Kids Grand Forks Winter Travel Guidelines"

11/16/2025

🚨 NARCAN SAVES LIVES!

We provide FREE Narcan nasal spray and offer training sessions for individuals or groups, if interested. Call us at 701-252-8130 to learn more.

11/15/2025

Peer pressure can be tough—and it's exhausting for kids. 💙 Talking about it before it happens helps them feel confident and ready to stand their ground.

Learn how to talk to kids about peer pressure in a way they'll actually want to listen to. From preschoolers to teens, you can help your child make positive choices, build confidence, and navigate tricky social situations.

Check out Parents Lead's age‑by‑age guide for practical tips: http://bit.ly/438nppl

11/14/2025

SNAP BENEFIT UPDATE:

We are taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit in response to the program’s continuation after the 2025 government shutdown concluded on Nov. 13.
We expect participants to receive the funds as early as Monday evening.

Learn more: hhsnd.site/13t

11/13/2025

Thanks to our Cribs for Kids program, families in our community have the tools they need to create a safe sleep environment for their little ones. Together, we're helping babies sleep safely and soundly. 🛏️✨

Our crib kits include:
✨ one Graco pack-n-play
✨ one crib sheet
✨ a pacifier
✨ a swaddle sack

Are you or someone you know in need of a safe space for your baby to sleep? Call us today for a free crib kit at 701-252-8130. 📞

11/12/2025

Keeping up with your child's health just got easier. Health Tracks offers free wellness checkups and resources for Medicaid-eligible kids from birth to age 20 - Because healthy kids mean a healthy communities! 🧡

📞 Contact us today to learn more or schedule an appointment. For more information on our Health Tracks program, visit: https://centralvalleyhealth.org/services-programs/health-tracks/

11/12/2025

UPDATE (11/12/25): All ByHeart formula now recalled. Do not feed your baby any formula by the ByHeart brand. All surfaces, including bottles, that have come in contact with the product must be sterilized.

🚨 Important Safety Alert for Parents & Caregivers 🚨

The CDC and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. As of Nov. 8, 13 infants across 10 states have suspected or confirmed cases of infant botulism. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported.

🍼 Recalled lots:
Lot 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
Lot 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

Parents should not use recalled infant formula and throw it away or return it to where it was purchased. If an infant has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and has any of these symptoms, parents should reach out to their health care provider immediately:
➡️Poor feeding
➡️Loss of head control
➡️Difficulty swallowing
➡️Decreased facial expression

ByHeart formula makes up less than 1% of all infant formula sales in the U.S., so there are no shortage concerns at this time.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BReVUdt