Rolette County Public Health District

01/25/2026

01/23/2026

Get ready! We will be in all 4 schools next week!
Rolla Public School (Monday) in Dunseith Public School (Tuesday), Rolette Public School (Thursday) and St. John Public School (Friday). Paper consents have been sent to schools (they might still be coming with the cold weather and no school this week) or you can fill out online with the QR code below! If done with QR code you don't have to fill out paper! We can't wait to make your child's smile even brighter!

01/23/2026

The seasonal case count for influenza in ND reached 7,031 cases for the week ending Jan. 17, 2026. The good news is that the weekly influenza case count was 827 - a decrease from the prior week. The sad news is that deaths this season now total 13, including three children. See hhs.nd.gov/health/respiratory-illnesses

01/18/2026

Here is an update on respiratory illness cases and hospitalizations in ND that were reported to HHS for the week ending Jan. 10, 2026. See details: hhs.nd.gov/health/respiratory-illnesses

01/16/2026

01/14/2026

Take advantage!!

Providing research-based parent education to North Dakotans.

01/14/2026

Don’t forget! Tonight! A great educational opportunity!!

📢 Community Event: Human Trafficking Awareness 📢

Join us for an important community awareness event on human trafficking. This informative session will help educate the public on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking, understand its impact, and learn how we can work together to protect our community.

Awareness is the first step toward prevention. We encourage community members, families, educators, healthcare workers, and local leaders to attend.

Event Details Listed Below

01/09/2026

This season, 5,166 influenza cases have been reported to ND Health and Human Services. Of those, 1,481 cases have been in children under age 10. Across all age groups, there have been 383 hospitalizations for influenza and five influenza-associated deaths. Three of the deaths that occurred were adults, two were children younger than 10.

North Dakota previously experienced pediatric deaths in 2011 and 2016.

It's not too late to get up to date on all your vaccines today! Walk ins welcome Monday thru Friday 8-4:30pm! 701-477-5646

Here is an update on respiratory illness cases and hospitalizations in ND that were reported to HHS for the week ending Jan. 3, 2026. Influenza activity remains high with 5,166 cases reported including new influenza-associated hospitalizations and deaths. See details: hhs.nd.gov/health/respiratory-illnesses

01/09/2026

Thank you to all who wear blue!!

01/09/2026

Feeling overwhelmed or going through a tough moment? You don't have to face it alone. The 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988.
You matter. Your feelings are real. And support is always within reach.

01/06/2026

It's not too late!! RCPHD still has influenza and COVID vaccines available for all ages! While you are here we will check your immunization record and make sure you are up to date as you can be! Walk-ins welcome!
Don't forget we are in Dunseith tomorrow with all immunizations for all ages! 9-4!
Learn more about respirator illnesses at: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/respiratory-illnesses

Respiratory viruses don’t take a season off—and neither should prevention.

Stay up to date on recommended vaccines for flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal disease to help protect yourself and your loved ones this respiratory season.

🔗: nfid.org/immunization