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As it receives a national award for its breastfeeding support, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is supporting parents and raising awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. The Twin Cities PBS (TPT) Nursing Nest presented by Minnesota WIC offers […]
The Polk County Breastfeeding Coalition continues to work on the Anytime, Anywhere Initiative, which aims to raise awareness and acceptance of breastfeeding in any location. Over 50 Polk County businesses have already signed the pledge, including: The City of Crookston Crookston Public Library Alluma The Blue Moose Bar and Grill Bully Brew Coffee – EGF
Minnesota is one of the top five states in the nation for eligible families enrolling in the federal supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, known as WIC, and there are still about 61,000 Minnesota families who could benefit by signing up today. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is encouraging these families
Minnesota will add dry herb vaporization to the list of approved delivery methods in the state’s medical cannabis program. Under state law, the new delivery method will be available to patients beginning Aug. 1, 2024. Minnesota Commissioner of Health Dr. Brooke Cunningham approved the new delivery method to provide an additional fast-acting option for patients.
On Tuesday morning, the Polk County Board of Commissioners met inside the Polk County Government Center for a regular meeting. FINANCE AND PROPERTY RECORDS- RON DENISON AND ANNALEE JONES Finance Director Ron Denison and Property Records Assistant Director Annalee Jones came forward with a review of recommendations for County Ditch Levy Assessments Payable for 2023.
Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services emphasizes the importance of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention and testing as part of your overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it is estimated that 1 in 5 people in the United States have an STI, and nearly half of new STI infections occur in young people
