Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit

11/18/2025

When the chaos rises, your calm presence is exactly what your child needs. Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about being present. Kids feel safer and more connected when adults stay grounded, even in tough moments.
Discover why your emotional regulation shapes your child's sense of safety and connection: http://bit.ly/3VyH1Po

11/17/2025

Peer pressure can be tough—and it’s exhausting for kids. Talking about it before it happens helps them feel confident and ready to stand their ground.
Learn how to talk to kids about peer pressure in a way they’ll actually want to listen to. From preschoolers to teens, you can help your child make positive choices, build confidence, and navigate tricky social situations.
Check out Parents Lead’s age by age guide for practical tips: http://bit.ly/438nppl

11/16/2025

Letters were mailed Thursday to parents of Lakota School District #66 & Dakota Prairie Knights students who are due for vaccines. If you receive a letter for your child, please complete the forms and return to the school office by Monday, December 1st.

11/16/2025

In an emergency opioid overdose situation, be prepared with the power of naloxone. YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE! Narcan is available for use by any trained community member. To learn more about how you can be trained and provided with Naloxone _NO QUESTIONS ASKED_ and at NO COST to you, please visit: https://buff.ly/3T79UCf

11/15/2025

“What’s something that made you smile today?”
Simple questions open doors to deeper conversations.
Make check-ins a regular part of your day — in the car, at dinner, or before bed.
Find more conversation starters here: https://www.parentslead.org/conversation-starters
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11/14/2025

Trouble with Opioids often starts at home with unused prescribed medicines in your cabinets or drawers. You can dispose of unused medications safely and prevent them from harming your loved ones. Contact our office for free Deterra Drug Deactivation System bags! These bags are a safe, convenient, and effective way to destroy and dispose of unused and expired medications. Help prevent prescription medication misuse. Contact us for FREE Deterra bags! 701.322.5624

11/13/2025

Think twice before buying your next pack—so you can smile with confidence in your next photo. Smoking can cause gum disease, discoloration of teeth and oral cancer. Save your smile, ! [Source: CDC]

11/12/2025

Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps you can take to improve your health. The Great American Smoke Out is an annual event in November that encourages people who use to***co to set a quit date and take an important step for a healthier future.

To learn about to***co prevention efforts and treatment resources in our community, contact Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit at 701-322-5624. We can help you set a quit plan and provide you with support.

11/12/2025

Our rescheduled immunization clinic in Lakota is today Wednesday, November 12th at the Nelson County Courthouse Community Room from 9:30-10:30 AM.

11/12/2025

We all have a role in preventing overdoses. Every action counts. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses and help save lives when every second matters.
Know the signs of an overdose and be prepared to act. By educating yourself and others, you can make a difference. Request a free naloxone kit today and be part of the solution to prevent overdose deaths in your community: www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids

11/11/2025

Due to the Veteran's Day holiday our regularly scheduled immunization clinic in Lakota has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 12th at the Nelson County Courthouse Community Room from 9:30-10:30 AM.

11/11/2025