Western Plains Public Health

12/31/2025

🎆 Ringing in the New Year? Let’s do it safely.

🚘 Have a Plan. Choose a Sober Ride. 🚫🍻
If you’re drinking or using substances, don’t drive. It only takes one impaired decision to change a life forever.

Make the safe choice:
✅ Plan ahead
✅ Designate a sober driver
✅ Use a rideshare or call someone you trust

Your safety and the safety of everyone else on the road...is worth it. Let’s keep our celebrations joyful, our roads safe, and our New Year regret-free.

12/31/2025

📣 Measles cases are on the rise...and it spreads fast.

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to hospitalization, long-term health problems, and even death. What makes it especially dangerous? People can spread the virus before they even know they’re sick,articularly in the four days before and after a rash appears. 😷

✅ The good news:
The MMR vaccine provides strong protection.
Antibodies start developing within days, with full immunity in about 2–3 weeks.

💉 Make sure you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccinations.

If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, call your local office:

📍 Morton County: 701-667-3370
📍 Grant County: 701-622-3591
📍 Mercer County: 701-873-4433

🔗 Learn more about measles and how to protect your family:
tinyurl.com/px7ds5a5

Let’s work together to keep our community healthy and protected. 💙

12/31/2025

🏠 Need Help or Know Someone Who Does? 💙

The Missouri Valley Coalition for Homeless People connects individuals and families with local resources for housing, financial support, and other essential services.

If you or someone you know is facing housing instability or hardship, help is available. You are not alone. 💙

💻 Visit 👉 mvchp.com/resources

for shelter information, support services, and more.

12/31/2025

Did you receive an Environmental Health Service from us this year? 🌿✨

We want to hear from you!

Take our quick survey and let us know how we did. Your feedback helps us improve our services and better support our community. 💬🤝

🗓 Survey deadline: January 31, 2025

🔗 Take the survey: s.surveyplanet.com/fnl6hb5a

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

12/31/2025

📣 Good Neighbor Project – Mandan (Holiday Update)

Here’s what you need to know for the end of December and early January ⬇️

🚫 Holiday Closures:
– Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
– Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day)

✅ We WILL be open on:
– Tuesday, December 30, 2025
– Tuesday, January 6, 2026

🕒 Regular Hours:
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕧 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

✅ Returns & New Clients Welcome
– New clients accepted first come, first served starting at 12:30 PM
– Please bring your GNP ID card and bio-bucket

🤒 Not feeling well? Please stay home and take care of yourself.
⚠️ Services may change, so please check back here for updates.

12/30/2025

🍃 Any season is a good time to quit commercial to***co.

Quitting isn’t easy, but the right tools and support can make a big difference. There’s never been a better time to start.

If you’re interested in quitting, we offer programs that can be tailored to your needs and help you along the way.

👉 Learn more and choose your path:
www.westernplainsph.org/to***co-prevention-control

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12/30/2025

👶💛 Just brought baby home? You’re not alone!

Western Plains Public Health offers the Beyond Birth Education Program,a special nurse visit after hospital discharge to support you and your newborn during those first important days at home.

During the visit, our nurse can:
✔️ Weigh your baby
✔️ Check the umbilical cord
✔️ Talk through feedings and newborn care
✔️ Answer your questions
✔️ Support your healing and adjustment to motherhood

It’s more than just a checkup...it’s about care, connection, and confidence. 💕✨

📞 Learn more or schedule your visit:
🔗 westernplainsph.org/programs/mom-baby/newborn-home-visiting

12/30/2025

🍹✨ Cheers to healthier holiday sips!

This holiday season, try mocktails as a fun and flavorful alternative to alcoholic drinks. Mocktails let everyone join in on the celebration, without the added alcohol, while still enjoying festive flavors and beautiful drinks.

Whether you’re hosting, attending a gathering, or just relaxing at home, mocktails are a great way to stay refreshed, hydrated, and mindful of your health.

Need inspiration? Check out these delicious mocktail recipes:
👉 foodnetwork.com/recipes/photos/mocktail-recipes

Celebrate smart, sip happy, and enjoy the season! 🎄🥂

12/30/2025

🎄🥗 Healthy Holiday Recipes for a Happier Season! 🥗🎄

Looking for festive dishes that taste amazing and support your health? The American Heart Association has a wonderful collection of lighter, heart-healthy holiday recipes you can enjoy all season long!

From cozy mains to colorful sides and better-for-you desserts, there’s something for every gathering — or a quiet night at home. ❤️✨

👉 Explore the full recipe collection here:
https://recipes.heart.org/en/collections/lifestyles/holiday

Celebrate with flavor, balance, and joy this year. Your heart (and taste buds!) will thank you. 💗🍽️

If you try a recipe, let us know your favorite!

12/30/2025

🤱 Let’s Lift Up Every Mom! Support Breastfeeding! 💪💙

Breastfeeding is a journey and every mom deserves encouragement, respect, and support along the way. Whether it’s for a day, a month, or a year, every drop counts.
Let’s create a community that uplifts, informs, and supports all moms in their breastfeeding goals.

📲 Need help or info? We’ve got you covered:
👉 westernplainsph.org/breastfeeding

12/30/2025

🎉 Make it to the New Year. 🎉
If you’re celebrating early, don’t risk driving impaired. Plan a sober ride home and get there safely.

🚗 Use Lyft code VZWINTER25 for $10 off a sober ride through January 2.
🎟️ Vouchers available while codes last.

Let’s look out for each other and keep our roads safe.

Make it to the New Year. If you’re celebrating early, don’t risk driving impaired. Use Lyft code VZWINTER25 for $10 off a sober ride through January 2. Vouchers available while codes last.

12/29/2025

Got a minute? ⏱️✨

We want to hear from YOU! Help us make things even better by sharing your thoughts in our client survey. Your feedback helps shape our future! 💡💬
Survey closes 1/31/25, so don’t miss it!

Jump in here: https://s.surveyplanet.com/mg0gzaw4 🎉

If you prefer a hard copy or need a translated version, just let us know. We’re happy to help!

Thanks so much for your time and feedback. We truly appreciate you! 🙌