Walsh County Health District

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

Parents are the #1 influence on their kids decisions to drink or not to drink alcohol. Having conversations about choices, pressure, and responsibility grow and develop as kids mature into young adults. www.responsibility.org

09/03/2026

Here is the fall newsletter from Safe Kids Grand Forks filled with LOTS of safety information and upcoming classes and events.
A link to this can be found at: https://conta.cc/4qF5TUd

Safe Kids Grand Forks is an injury prevention coalition who has as our mission to reduce the number of preventable injuries and deaths to children and youth under age 19.

09/02/2026

Adults need vaccines, we encourage all adults to contact your medical provider or local public health office to see if you are current on recommended vaccines.

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💛 It’s a reminder that prevention starts with connection—and that a simple conversation can make a difference.
At home and at school, we can help young people feel seen, heard and supported. Parents Lead offers free tools to help families talk openly, build resilience and support mental well-being—long before a crisis happens.
👉 Learn more and find free resources at ParentsLead.org.
https://www.facebook.com/parentslead

08/31/2026

Creating a plan for your baby is the best way to protect them from a sleep-related injury or death.
It really is as easy as remembering your ABC’s!
Always make sure that your baby is Alone, on their Back, in a safety-approved Crib for every sleep, at naptime, and at bedtime.
Your baby’s crib should be free of crib bumpers, blankets, stuffed toys, and pillows and should only have a tightly fitted sheet on a firm mattress.
Your baby should always be placed to sleep on their back and should never sleep anywhere other than their crib. Sleeping with your baby in an adult bed, or on a chair or couch can lead to tragedy.
Learn more about infant safe sleep by visiting our online Safe Sleep Academy https://www.safesleepacademy.org/

08/31/2026

Naloxone is a powerful ally in the fight against opioid overdoses. Keep it close, educate yourself and empower your loved ones on how to use it. Small actions can make a significant difference!
Learn more at: hhs.nd.gov/opioids
Narcan is also available for free from our office, and also from Grafton Drug, Thrifty White, and Ye Olde Medicine Center.

08/29/2026

Misuse of Alcohol may have significant effects on the body to include:
📌 Brain - Alcohol interferes with communication pathways in the brain, affecting mood, behavior, and coordination;
📌 Heart - Excessive drinking can damage the heart, causing conditions like cardiomyopathy (stretching and drooping of heart muscle), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), and high blood pressure;
📌 Liver - Heavy alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver (steatosis), alcoholic hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis;
📌 Pancreas -Alcohol can cause the pancreas to produce toxic substances, leading to pancreatitis (inflammation) and impaired enzyme production for digestion;
📌 Cancer - Alcohol consumption is linked to several types of cancer, including head and neck cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, and breast cancer.
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol misuse, please do not be ashamed or afraid to seek help. Remember seeking help is a courageous step and recovery is possible!
For additional confidential support and information, you may call the National Helpline for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
For more information please visit, The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) at buff.ly/3L5LHFD and at https://buff.ly/3JolrHn

08/28/2026

Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Be prepared. Free naloxone at Walsh County Health District.