First District Health Unit

04/29/2026

Most people know smoking indoors is a no-go. But just a heads-up: va**ng indoors isn’t allowed in North Dakota either. Thanks for helping keep shared spaces smoke-free for everyone 🙂

04/27/2026

🔹 Free su***de prevention training

Mental health and su***de prevention education for nonprofessionals is available both virtually and at in-person sites across North Dakota. Most trainings are free or low cost.

View the full schedule, find a training that works for you, or even schedule your own at the link below.

FirstLink is hitting the road this summer and training in a city near you! Attend one of our many su***de prevention trainings that are open to anyone in the community, for no cost!💙💡

To see upcoming trainings and register, visit: https://myfirstlink.org/trainings/

04/24/2026

Have you heard of our Thank You for Not Driving initiative? It’s about recognizing and thanking our community members for making one simple, safe choice: leaving your car parked and not driving if you’ve been drinking.

A huge thank you to The Station and Ryan Family Dealerships for helping us spread appreciation across town.
Spotted a gift card on your windshield and cashed it in? Tell us what you picked! ☕👇

This initiative is supported by First District Health Unit through funding from the Partnership for Success Grant.

04/24/2026

Do you have unused or expired medications sitting in a drawer? This Saturday is National Take Back Day—a great reminder to clear them out and dispose of them safely.

First District Health Unit offers FREE Deterra Drug Disposal Bags, making it easy to safely dispose of medications without leaving your house.

📞 Contact your local First District Health Unit office during business hours to get yours.

💊 Prefer a drop-off location near you? You can find locations here:
https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/take-back-program/take-back-program-locations/

Simple cleanouts like this help keep our homes and communities safer.

04/22/2026

Small actions, big impact 🌎

04/22/2026

✨ Today is Administrative Professionals Day.

We want to give a well-deserved shoutout to our admin team who keep things moving every day. From answering calls and helping clients to keeping schedules on track and supporting our staff, they make all the difference!

We appreciate everything you do for our offices and the communities we serve! Help us give them a shoutout in the comments! 👇

04/21/2026

WOW Minot! 707 pounds.

That’s what this community made possible. Thanks to your donations during our Public Health Week food drive, we were able to deliver 707 pounds of food and hygiene items to the Our Lady of Grace food pantry.

Thank you for showing up and helping take care of your neighbors. This is what community looks like. 🤝

04/17/2026

Jessa and Dawn visited the Matthew 25 Project in Minot this week for a wellness event, offering nursing services while also getting a firsthand look at the incredible work happening there.

Our team provided vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and shared health education materials during the two-hour event. In total, 87 individuals were served through the combined efforts of the Matthew 25 Project, their volunteers, and our team.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community!

04/16/2026

Curious what public health looks like in action? Join an upcoming Lunch & Learn webinar featuring three dedicated public health professionals sharing real stories of how their work is making a difference in their communities.

We’re especially proud to share that our Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator, Zach, will be one of the featured speakers!

Register today and take a listen to hear how public health makes an impact in communities like ours.

04/11/2026

Our Public Health Week clean up was a success 🙌

Our Environmental Health Team, along with other members of First District Health Unit and MSU nursing students, spent the day out at three different locations around Minot helping clean up our community. From roadsides to other areas in need, every bag filled made a difference.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to clean up in their own neighborhoods. It all adds up!

Take a look at some moments from the day, including a few before and afters 📸

04/10/2026

Tiny patients. Big check-ups. 🧸🦖🐔

Karla and Jessa from our nursing team, along with Morgen from MSU’s nursing program, visited Nedrose elementary school for a stuffed animal clinic during Public Health Week!

Students brought their favorite stuffed friends along for the visit, where they received vision screenings and got to give their stuffie a check-up too! They also learned about dental care and healthy habits for growing kids.

A big thank you to Dakota Kids Dentistry for donating toothbrushes to help keep those healthy habits going! ✨

04/09/2026

📣DRAKE

Join us at Bravera Bank on Monday, April 13 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a FREE blood pressure check. Quick, easy, and a great way to check in on your health!

📍 120 Main St., Drake, ND 58736

No appointment needed. A few minutes can go a long way!