Emmons County Public Health

02/20/2026

What we say behind a screen can hurt just as much as words spoken face-to-face. Cyberbullying can happen anytime, anywhere—and it can impact a child’s emotional and mental well-being.

Help your child understand that kindness, empathy and respect matter in every space—including online.

Encourage them to:
✔ Think before they post
✔ Choose kindness in comments and messages
✔ Speak up or get help if they see bullying

Kindness online starts with conversation at home.

Learn how to protect and support your child:
https://www.parentslead.org/topics/bullying/cyberbullying-basics

02/17/2026

It all starts with a conversation!

It all starts with a conversation. 💬

Having ongoing, effective conversations with your child is important — but let’s be honest, it’s not always easy.

The good news? Meaningful conversations don’t have to be perfect. They just have to be intentional.

Here's an easy read with tips to make them count:
https://www.parentslead.org/listen/tips-meaningful-conversations

02/13/2026

02/11/2026

You can help kids practice positive self-talk.

Words matter—especially the ones we say to ourselves. 💭
Helping kids practice positive self-talk can build confidence, resilience and overall mental well-being.

Instead of “I can’t do this,” encourage,
➡️ “I’ll try my best.”

Parents can model this too. When we swap,
➡️ “I always mess up”
for
➡️ “Mistakes help me learn,”
our kids are listening—and learning. 👂❤️

Find more tips for building a positive mindset and healthy self-talk: https://bit.ly/4186N0q

02/05/2026

Responsible Beverage Server Training Opportunity! 🍻
Do you own, manage, or work in a business that serves alcohol? Make sure you’re protected and keeping your community safe.
✅ Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Training is a FREE 2-hour class that covers:
✔️ How to prevent alcohol-related harm
✔️ How to reduce legal liability for your business and staff
✔️ Best practices for responsible alcohol service
📍 Training is available in-person or online...whatever works for you!
📞 Contact Jeanine at Western Plains Public Health to learn more or sign up:
📧 jhebert@westernplainsph.org
| 📱 701-667-3370
Help protect your customers, your business, and your community. Get trained today!

02/04/2026

988 is here for you!

Winter can be a difficult time...but you’re not alone.
Support is available 24/7 through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

📞 Call or text 988 anytime to connect with someone who cares.
💬 You can also chat online with a trained, compassionate counselor at 988lifeline.org.

Help is always just a conversation away. 💙

02/02/2026

Naloxone saves lives. 💙

Overdoses can happen to anyone — friends, family, neighbors. Carrying naloxone is a way to look out for each other.

Free naloxone is available at Foster County Public Health. No questions asked. No judgment.

Get a kit. Learn how to use it. You could save a life.
📍881 Main St., Carrington
📞701-652-3087
🔗📽hhs.nd.gov/opioids

02/02/2026

What you see: A clean workstation.
What’s really happening: Germs can linger on high-touch surfaces even when they look clean.

Although we can’t see them, germs are everywhere. Regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces is critical for preventing germ spread in healthcare settings.

https://www.cdc.gov/project-firstline/about/index.html

02/02/2026

😊💚 Service with a Smile 💚😊

One of the best parts of the Emmons County 4-H Soup Fundraiser & Bake Sale isn’t just the food — it’s the 4-H members serving our community.

From greeting guests to serving soup, our 4-H youth show up with smiles, pride and a willingness to help. This fundraiser is about more than a meal — it’s about teaching responsibility, teamwork and giving back to the community that supports them.

When you stop by, you’re not just enjoying comfort food — you’re supporting Emmons County 4-H members as they learn by doing and serve their neighbors with confidence and kindness.

Thank you for cheering on our kids and helping make opportunities like this possible. ☘️💚

02/02/2026

Checking in matters. Pause today to care for your own well-being and let the people in your life know they matter to you. 💕 Small moments of connection support mental health.

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Fruit and candy flavors are designed to appeal to youth to***co users and are found in many to***co products. These flavors are playing a significant role in drawing youth and young adults to using to***co products such as e-ci******es, which in many cases has been found to contain higher levels of ni****ne comparable to multiple cartons of ci******es.

For more information: https://truthinitiative.org/our-top-issues/vaping-issue