Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit

02/17/2026

Smokeless to***co can contain dangerous chemicals that can lead to cancer of the mouth, throat, and pancreas plus other diseases of the mouth. Learn how you can be by visiting CDC.gov/quit.

02/17/2026

may not always be visible, but it’s what makes our community safe and healthy. From smoke-free spaces to clean parks and safe lakes, we’re working every day to protect the health of our communities!

North Dakota Public Health – Building Healthy Communities

02/17/2026

Smoking increases the risk of heart disease by 2-4 times. Also, women who smoke have a 25% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to men who smoke.

https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/know-your-risk/risk-factors/smoking-and-heart-disease

02/17/2026

The 2026 N.D. measles case count rose over the weekend to 6 confirmed cases, including 5 in Pembina Co. and 1 in Williams Co. One person is hospitalized; four are over age 19. There are numerous public exposure locations that people contagious with measles visited. Others present at the identified locations on the dates and identified time spans could have been exposed to measles. See details and what to do if you were exposed to measles at hhs.nd.gov/measles.

Unvaccinated people are most at risk. However, as more measles cases circulate in the community, communities lose the benefit of community immunity (herd immunity), which is achieved when more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated.This puts everyone at higher risk, especially the very young, individuals who are older, or immune compromised, and those who cannot be vaccinated for other health reasons.

The 2026 N.D. measles case count rose over the weekend to 6 confirmed cases, including 5 in Pembina Co. and 1 in Williams Co. One person is hospitalized; four are over age 19. There are numerous public exposure locations that people contagious with measles visited. Others present at the identified locations on the dates and identified time spans could have been exposed to measles. See details and what to do if you were exposed to measles at hhs.nd.gov/measles.

Unvaccinated people are most at risk. However, as more measles cases circulate in the community, communities lose the benefit of community immunity (herd immunity), which is achieved when more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated. This puts everyone at higher risk, especially the very young, individuals who are older, or immune compromised, and those who cannot be vaccinated for other health reasons.

02/16/2026

🎈 Join us in wishing DeAnn a very Happy Birthday! We appreciate everything you do and hope your special day is amazing.

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Letters were mailed to parents of Griggs County Central School and Midkota Public School Elementary students in need of immunizations. If you received a letter please complete it and return it to the school by February 17th.

02/15/2026

Parents Lead is a great resource. Check it out!

02/14/2026

Prevention. What is it? It’s not about alcohol abstinence 😕 or scare tactics. It’s about building a culture of healthier 😎 choices. What’s a healthy choice you’re making today? Comment below 👇

👉 hhs.nd.gov/prevention

02/14/2026

Members of the public who were present at the following Grand Forks locations on these dates and at these times may have been exposed to measles.

📍Altru Pediatrics Clinic, 1380 S. Columbia Rd. in Grand Forks on Feb. 9, between 12:10 p.m. and 7 p.m.
📍Hobby Lobby, 3181 32nd Ave. S. in Grand Forks on Feb. 9, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
📍Starbucks, 3551 32nd Ave S in Grand Forks on Feb. 9, between 2 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
📍ALDI, 2771 32nd Ave. S. in Grand Forks on Feb. 11, between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
📍Sams Club, 2501 32nd Ave. S. in Grand Forks on Feb. 11, between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
📍Dakota Pediatric Dentistry, 3990 S. Columbia Rd. in Grand Forks on Feb. 11, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

If you were at any of these locations during these times, we encourage you to monitor for symptoms and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms develop. If you think you have measles, call your provider before seeking care to avoid spreading measles to others. If not vaccinated, exposed individuals should quarantine (stay at home) for 21 days after the date of exposure.

Stay up to date on measles in ND at hhs.nd.gov/measles.

02/14/2026

The most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. 🌿 Whether you’re celebrating with a partner or solo, don’t forget to check in on your own wellbeing today.

Public Health PSA:

• Hydrate: Water is the best gift you can give your cells.
• Rest: A good night's sleep is more restorative than a box of chocolates (though we won't judge the chocolates).
• Set Boundaries: Saying "no" is an act of self-care.

02/14/2026

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