Central Valley Health District

01/03/2026

🎉 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?

01/02/2026

A dangerous form of fentanyl, commonly called purple fentanyl, has been identified in parts of the Midwest, including Minnesota and North Dakota. Some of these substances may be mixed with other drugs, including numbing agents, which can make overdoses harder to recognize and respond to. Even if pills or powder look different, the danger remains the same. Fentanyl is extremely potent and unpredictable.

Color, texture, or form does not mean a substance is safer. In some situations, overdose reversal medications like Narcan may not work as expected, but they should always be used in an emergency.

If you or someone you know uses substances, harm reduction can save lives:
✔️ Avoid unfamiliar sources
✔️ Do not mix substances
✔️ Keep Narcan nearby
✔️ Check in on friends

This message is not about judgment. It is about protecting our community. Looking out for one another and sharing information can save lives.

Learn more and find conversation tools at Parents Lead: https://www.parentslead.org/topics/drugs-opioids

The drug, known as “purple fentanyl,” has been seized in Midwest states, such as Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Minnesota, according to the DEA.

01/02/2026

🚨 NARCAN saves lives! We provide FREE Narcan nasal spray and offer optional training sessions for individuals or groups if needed. No appointment needed, just walk into our office!

For more information, visit https://centralvalleyhealth.org/opioids/

01/01/2026

Our WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program helps support healthy pregnancies, infants, and young children with nutritious foods, education, breastfeeding support, and so much more. Central Valley Health is here for your family every step of the way. 🍼🍎

CVHD WIC serves families in Stutsman, Logan, LaMoure, and Dickey counties.

Call us at 252-8130 to see if you qualify or learn more at https://centralvalleyhealth.org/wic/

12/31/2025

Sipping on positivity this January! 🌟 Taking a break from the spirits for a month of clarity and wellness. Who else is on this Dry January journey? Share your favorite non-alcoholic alternatives below! 🍹✨

More info on Dry January: https://region6.crediblemind.com/insights/how-dry-january-can-improve-your-physical-and-mental-wellbeing

12/30/2025

Our office will be closed this Thursday (1/1) in observance of the holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Friday (1/2) at 8:00AM.

12/24/2025

We are so grateful for Baskets, Bags and Bubbly and RM Stoudt, Inc. !!!

Merry Christmas indeed. Nicole Lemieux and I along with our family at RM Stoudt, Inc. got to play Santa and split $32,230 between JRMC Foundation Central Valley Health District and Jamestown Cancer Support Group!

We cannot thank eveyone enough for making this kind of gift a reality. Truly a gift that keeps on giving!!!!

12/23/2025

The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but you don't have to go through it alone. Different situations need different types of support, here's some helpful numbers to remember.📞

💚988 - Mental health, su***de, or substance use crisis. Call or text 988 for free, confidential help 24/7.
🚨911 - Life-threatening emergencies (medical, fire, police). Call 911 when immediate, physical danger is present. (If you can't call, you can text)
🏠211 - Community resources and everyday support. Call 211 for help with food, housing, utilities, or local services.

12/23/2025

Living with HIV? You don't have to do it alone.

Our Ryan White Program connects individuals with the medical care, treatment, and support services needed to stay healthy and thrive.

From help with health coverage to ongoing care coordination, we're here to support your journey to wellness.

📲 Learn more: https://centralvalleyhealth.org/services-programs/ryan-white/

12/22/2025

Dispose of any unused meds safely in the Take Back Container to protect our community and environment. 💊🌿

Check out our local Take Back locations. 📫

12/22/2025

FYI! Our office will be closed on Wednesday through the rest of the week in observance of the holiday. We will return to regular business hours on Monday, December 29.

12/22/2025

Make this to-do list & check it twice! ☺️☑️

It's the first full day of winter! ☃️❄️ Here's a handy to-do list this season. ⤵️