Emmons County Public Health

12/17/2025

If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available.

The holidays can be joyful…and overwhelming.
If you or someone you love is struggling, help is always available.
Dial 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7, free, and confidential.
You’re never alone. 💛

12/17/2025

Your voice is the strongest way to prevent underage drinking!

Kids do listen—more than we think. A parent’s voice 💬 is the strongest defense against underage drinking. Start early. Talk often. Your influence matters.

12/15/2025

Hello, the food pantry received 84 food boxes from Great Plains. They are available for anyone who would like one. Please only one per household/family. You can pick up your box at the human service office in the courthouse. They are open 8a-4:30p. We will not allow you to pick one up for someone else. You must live in Emmons County. Thank you!

12/12/2025

Make sure to plan ahead before you celebrate! 🎉

12/12/2025

Take time to connect with your kids.🎄

This holiday season, give the gift kids want most: you.
Your time, attention, and connection matter far more than anything under the tree.
Presence > Presents.

12/09/2025

We’d love to see you there!

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can get a head count for the meal.

Thank You!

12/09/2025

More snow across North Dakota!

Shoveling snow can be great exercise but requires safety considerations too.

- Researchers have reported an increase in the number of fatal heart attacks among snow shovelers after heavy snowfalls. This rise may be due to the sudden demand that shoveling places on an individual’s heart. Snow shoveling may cause a quick increase in heart rate and blood pressure. If you are inactive and have a history of heart trouble, talk to your doctor before you take on the task of shoveling snow.

- Protect your back from injury by lifting correctly. Stand with your feet about hip width for balance and keep the shovel close to your body. Bend from the knees (not the back) and tighten your stomach muscles as you lift the snow. Avoid twisting movements. If you need to move the snow to one side, reposition your feet to face the direction the snow will be going.

Learn more >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/scoop-snow-shoveling-safety-0

12/09/2025

Frigid temps are coming this weekend🌬️

Extreme cold can cause pipes to freeze which can result in flooding and damage to your home. To trap heat indoors and prevent this, make sure your windows are sealed tightly, cover in-window AC units, and fill in any gaps between exterior doors and floors.

12/09/2025

Time to clear out your medicine cabinet!

Safely return your unused and expired medications to a local take-back location. Let's keep our communities safe and protect the environment! 🌍❤️

EMMONS COUNTY LOCATIONS:
💊 Emmons County Public Health
💊 Thrifty White Pharmacy
💊 Emmons County Sheriff’s office

12/09/2025

Vapes aren’t harmless — and they’re a health and environmental issue. Disposable vapes contain plastic, toxic chemicals, and lithium batteries that can leak into soil and water, harming wildlife and polluting our neighborhoods.

When kids see peers using and tossing vapes, it normalizes both ni****ne dependence and environmental harm. Help your family understand the full cost of va**ng — to health, to the planet, and to the community.

Visit vapesaretrash.org to learn more! There you will find resources, flyers, programs, and more!

Protect our kids. Protect our city.

12/09/2025

Holiday Safety Tips!

For more safety tips, visit nfpa.org/holidays

12/09/2025

Emmons County Public health is closed at this time due to no travel advised in the county and the fact that all the schools are closed. Please stay home and stay safe! If you need to get a hold of us, please leave a message on our phone and we will get back to you as soon as possible tomorrow..