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Stay Informed When Emergencies Strike!Public safety officials use reliable systems to alert you during emergencies. Make...
09/06/2026

Stay Informed When Emergencies Strike!

Public safety officials use reliable systems to alert you during emergencies. Make sure you know how to receive these critical alerts.

To sign up for Polk County's emergency alert system (Everbridge), visit: https://member.everbridge.net/892807736729932/login
Norman County: https://www.co.norman.mn.us/residents___visitors/notification_systems/code_red.php
Mahnomen County: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/A18CACECCB48

For more information on emergency alert options, check out: https://www.ready.gov/alerts.

Stay safe, stay prepared!

Today’s featured birth control method- Patch!• Effectiveness: Risk of pregnancy 7 out of 100• Remember: This patch is pl...
09/05/2026

Today’s featured birth control method- Patch!
• Effectiveness: Risk of pregnancy 7 out of 100
• Remember: This patch is placed on the skin weekly.
• Periods: Can cause spotting for the first few months. Periods may become lighter.
• STI protection: No. Dual protection (use with a condom) is recommended to reduce risk of HIV infection and other STIs
• Hormones: Yes

Polk County Public Health offers a full range of contraception methods, condoms, and STI testing. All services are confidential and free/low cost. Call/text 218-280-3894 to schedule an appointment.

For more information on contraceptive methods, visit: https://bit.ly/3T2oLxf

Packing a picnic? Whether you eat at a table, on a blanket, or a towel at the beach, keep coldfoods at 40℉ or below with...
09/05/2026

Packing a picnic? Whether you eat at a table, on a blanket, or a towel at the beach, keep cold
foods at 40℉ or below with a fully packed cooler and ice packs and don’t let anything sit out
past 2 hours (1 hour if it’s 90℉ or hotter).

09/04/2026

A new school year means a fresh start and another opportunity to support healthy choices.

This year, students across Polk, Norman, and Mahnomen counties will see new cannabis and substance use prevention banners in their schools. With funding from the Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention Grant, banners were purchased for all 12 schools in our three-county area.

As students head back to the classroom, we’re proud to help make prevention part of the school environment and keep substance-free messages front and center.

The quickest way to ruin a holiday weekend? A DUI. 🚨Drive sober and get home safely. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
09/04/2026

The quickest way to ruin a holiday weekend? A DUI. 🚨Drive sober and get home safely. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

💛 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness MonthMental health and su***de prevention matter all year long, but Septembe...
09/04/2026

💛 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

Mental health and su***de prevention matter all year long, but September gives us an opportunity to come together, raise awareness, and remind one another that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.

This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” calls us to . Changing the way we talk about mental health and su***de means moving from silence and stigma toward understanding, encouragement, connection, and support.

We all have mental health, and taking care of it is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Talking openly about mental health can help people feel less alone and more comfortable reaching out when they need support.

Throughout September, we’ll be sharing different ways you can .
💬 Check in with someone.
💬 Listen without judgment.
💬 Talk openly about mental health.
💬 Share resources and support.
💬 Remind someone that they are not alone.

Let’s change the narrative together. Let’s start the conversation.
***dePreventionMonth #988

🏈 Make it a goal to be substance free!As kids head into a new season, it’s a great time to talk about healthy choices, c...
09/03/2026

🏈 Make it a goal to be substance free!

As kids head into a new season, it’s a great time to talk about healthy choices, confidence, and staying substance free. 💪

Parents: You don’t need to have one big, serious conversation. Start small. Ask questions, listen, and keep the conversation going.

Set the goal. Start the conversation. Keep talking. ❤️



Let’s talk about prostate cancer. 🩺Did you know that, aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer ...
09/03/2026

Let’s talk about prostate cancer. 🩺

Did you know that, aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men?

The American Cancer Society’s 2023 estimates reported:
🩺 288,300 new cases
⚠️ 34,700 deaths

Age matters, too. About 6 in 10 prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men 65 and older, while the disease is rare in men under 40. The average age at diagnosis is 66.

Understanding the numbers can help start important conversations about risk, screening, and early detection.

Children's Dental Services (CDS) is a non-profit dental health clinic that offers dental hygiene services to people ages...
09/02/2026

Children's Dental Services (CDS) is a non-profit dental health clinic that offers dental hygiene services to people ages 0-26 and pregnant women. CDS accepts Medical Assistance and offers reduced-cost care under an income-based sliding scale.

We are hosting a clinic on:
🔹 September 14th at the East Grand Forks Polk County Public Health office
🔹 September 15th at the East Grand Forks Polk County Public Health office
🔹 September 24th at the Crookston Polk County Public Health office

To schedule an appointment call: 612-746-1530 or 866-543-6009

September is National Preparedness Month!Emergencies don’t always come with a warning. This month, we’re encouraging eve...
09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month!

Emergencies don’t always come with a warning. This month, we’re encouraging everyone to Stand Ready by taking simple steps now that can make a difference when the unexpected happens.

Throughout September, we’ll share practical ways to prepare, from building an emergency kit and making a family plan to staying informed and getting involved in your community.

Preparedness starts with what you do today. Follow along this month and take a few steps to help you, your family, and your community stand ready.

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816 Marin Avenue Suite 125
Crookston, MN
56716

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12182813385

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