Emmons County Public Health

Emmons County Public Health Emmons County Public Health is a county health unit in south central North Dakota. to 2 p.m.

NOTE: Please contact us prior to visiting the office to ensure there is a nurse available. Emmons County Public Health is a single county health unit that has served the citizens of its county since 1983. Services include the following:

* HEALTHY BABY CLINIC on the second Monday of the month from 3-6 p.m.
* IMMUNIZATION CLINIC on the second Tuesday of the month from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* BIKE

HELMET safety education
* BLOOD PRESSURE checks
* BREASTFEEDING resources
* CAR SAFETY SEAT program
* CHILD HEALTH (well-baby program)
* CORRECTION FACILITY health-resource only
* DIABETES screening at monthly Senior Citizen clinics and anytime in the office
* FOOT CARE - Senior citizens 9 a.m. (In Braddock on the first Monday of the month; In Linton on the first Tuesday of the month; In Strasburg on the first Wednesday of the month; In Hazelton on the first Friday of the month; In Hague on the second Thursday of the month)
* EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - Work with community partners as part of local emergency response team
* ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (water, sewer, health hazard abatement)
* FLU shots
* HEALTH FAIR activity for KEM Electric Coop
* HEALTH TRACKS (child health screening)
* HOME HEALTH - in-home nursing care
* IMMUNIZATIONS - for infants and children through age 18
* MEDICATION SETUP - home visits
* Member of CHILD PROTECTION TEAM and COUNTY INTERAGENCY TEAM
* NEWBORN home visits
* NUTRITION education
* SCHOOL HEALTH - hearing screens, health education and resource to the schools including, but not limited to, immunizations, puberty talks, flu shots
* PRESCHOOL EDUCATION programs and screening
* TOBACCO prevention and screening
* TUBERCULOSIS testing and management
* WEST NILE program - surveillance and education
* WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program
* WORKSITE WELLNESS - Coordinator for County employees and Sheriff's Department
* YOUTH EDUCATION programs (first aid, bicycle safety)

Mental health conditions are medical conditions and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This , let’s lea...
05/01/2026

Mental health conditions are medical conditions and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This , let’s lead with understanding. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health

We have Narcan available for free, just stop by the office or call us for info 701-254-4027!
04/29/2026

We have Narcan available for free, just stop by the office or call us for info 701-254-4027!

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Naloxone is available over the counter and can reverse a fentanyl overdose. Bismarck Burleigh Public Health provides free Narcan and training for individuals and organizations. Contact Sue Kahler at 701‑355‑1597 or skahler@bismarcknd.gov. Learn more at fentanylawarenessday.org.

04/29/2026

The school year is nearly over!

Parents — now's not the time to let your kids get too relaxed around buses. Double down on SAFETY. 🚌⤵️

KRATOM - advertised as a "natural" energy drink but be aware of the dangerous side effects that it can have on your body...
04/28/2026

KRATOM - advertised as a "natural" energy drink but be aware of the dangerous side effects that it can have on your body. Make sure youth are not getting their hands on it as it can cause major health consequences. Call Emmons County Public Health if you ever have any questions about products or potential side effects - 701.254.4027

04/28/2026
04/28/2026

Whenever possible, follow this advice to ensure that your food is safe after flood:

🥩 Separate raw and cooked food
🧊 Do not leave cooked food outside the refrigerator for more than 2 hours
🫗 Throw away perishable and cooked foods that have not been refrigerated properly due to power outages
🥦 Plan when to eat different types of food – for example, eat perishable food first
🧫 Avoid eating food that shows signs of spoilage or has come in contact with contaminated water
🥤 Keep clean and use boiled or bottled water for drinking and cooking, whenever possible

04/28/2026

Anyone taking prescription or illegal opioids is at risk for overdose. Learn the signs and how to effectively respond to an overdose at hhs.nd.gov/opioids/prevention.

04/28/2026
04/28/2026

🚫 Think smokeless to***co is safer? Think again.

The use of commercial to***co, whether smoked or chewed, is one of the leading causes of head and neck cancer. But the risks don’t stop there.

🧐 What else can dipping or chewing to***co do to your body?
⚠️ Is the damage reversible?
🎗️ Are these habits linked to other types of cancer?

It's time to get the facts and protect your health. Learn more about the hidden dangers of smokeless to***co and how it can impact your body far beyond your mouth.

Address

118 E Spruce Avenue
Linton, ND
58552

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+17012544027

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