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ANYTIME ANYWHERE BREASTFEEDING INITIATIVE ACTIVE ACROSS POLK COUNTY

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 […]

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MINNESOTA FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR WIC

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

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MINNESOTA’S MEDICAL CANNABIS PROGRAM ADDS NEW DELIVERY METHOD FOR PATIENTS

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.

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POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECEIVE UPDATE ON POLK COUNTY ROAD SAFETY PLAN

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.

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SHARP RISES IN SYPHILIS CASES IN POLK AND MAHNOMEN COUNTIES

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

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REPORT FINDS PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS FACE EARLIER AND GREATER RISK OF DEATH

People who experience homelessness in Minnesota die at much higher rates than the general population, according to a new report produced through a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (HHRI). That alarming pattern holds true regardless of age, gender, or race. The Minnesota Homeless Mortality Report 2017-2021 summarizes

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