Rolette County Public Health District

03/17/2026

Even on the hard days, your presence can bring comfort, hope, or a smile to someone else. 💚

If you're struggling, support is here. You don't have to carry it alone.

Call, text, or chat 988.

03/17/2026

Measles cases in ND so far in 2026 are at 26 today.
• 23 cases in Pembina County
• 1 case in Walsh County
• 1 case in Williams County
• 1 case in Trail County
Vaccination remains the best prevention for measles. If you are unsure of the vaccination status of yourself or your children give us a call.
If you are experiencing measles like symptoms (red watery eyes, runny nose, cough, fever, rash, diarrhea) CALL AHEAD before seeking medical care.
For more Measles information please see: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/immunizations/measles

03/15/2026

Every year in the U.S., about 3,700 babies die from sleep-related infant deaths. Some are diagnosed as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, where we still don’t fully know why it happens.

But not all of these deaths are unexplained. Some are linked to accidental suffocation or unsafe sleep environments - which means many are preventable.

That’s why safe sleep is injury prevention.

Just like car seats, bike helmets, and stair gates protect children from harm, a safe sleep space helps reduce risk while babies rest.

✔️ On their back
✔️ On a firm, flat mattress
✔️ With nothing in the crib but baby

Small steps can make a lifesaving difference.

If you are in need of a safe sleep environment for your child. Please contact our office at RCPHD (701-477-5646) to schedule a crib clinic to receive a Bedside Sleeper or Pack’n Play from our partners at Cribs for Kids.

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

Rolette County Public Health District will be opening 2 hours late today due to the weather and road conditions. We will open at 10:00am.

03/12/2026

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity continued to increase last week with North Dakota. RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory illness in people of all ages. It is the leading cause of hospitalization among U.S. infants and most children in the U.S. will catch RSV before their second birthday. Learn more at www.hhs.nd.gov/health/rsv/infants

03/12/2026

Hope to see everyone on Wednesday March 18th!

03/09/2026

It’s Sleep Awareness Week, and we’re using the opportunity to remind you of the ABCs of safe infant sleep!

A - Alone
B - On their Back
C - In a Clutter-free Crib

The safest place for baby is in their own sleep space, on their back, with no toys, hats, bumpers, or pillows.

If you are in need of a safe sleep environment for your baby, please call our office at 701-477-5646 to schedule a crib clinic to receive a Pack’n Play or Bedside Sleeper from our partners at Cribs for Kids.

03/06/2026

23 measles cases in ND in 2026 as of 2/27/26.
Measles update:
• 20 in Pembina County
• 1 in Walsh County
• 1 in Williams County
• 1 in Trail County
• 4 hospitalizations
Please visit the ND Dept. of Health and ND Dept. of Health and Human Services website and page for continued updates.
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/immunizations/measles

03/04/2026

Are you and your family up to date!? Walk-ins today in Dunseith (WIC office) from 9-4 and in the Rolla office 8-4:30p! Immunizations available for all ages at both locations!

02/27/2026

21 measles cases in ND in 2026 as of 2/27/26.
Measles update:
• 19 in Pembina County
• 1 in Walsh County
• 1 in Williams County
• 4 hospitalizations
Please visit the ND Dept. of Health and ND Dept. of Health and Human Services website and page for continued updates.
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/immunizations/measles

02/26/2026

RCPHD is out at the Family Week Health Fair at the casino. Stop by and see us.