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Polk County Public Health, through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), is excited to announce a new initiative bringing apple trees to local schools as part of ongoing efforts to promote healthy eating, environmental learning, and long-term wellness in youth settings. The SHIP program works across Minnesota communities to support healthy choices where people live,
A case of measles has been confirmed in Polk County. This is the first case of measles confirmed in the county in 2026. Polk County Public Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to contact peoplewho may have been exposed, and area health care providers to ensure they have the informationneeded to
Polk County Public Health (PCPH) and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health (NMPH) want community members to know that HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis screening services remain available locally, even as federal public health funding discussions continue across Minnesota and other states. Recent national conversations regarding reductions to HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention funding have raised
As drug overdoses continue to rise across the United States, there is an urgent need for prevention efforts at the local level. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 678 Minnesotans died from drug overdoses in 2024. To help address this crisis, the Polk County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council is providing Polk County residents with
The Gala for Girls is set for Friday, May 1, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese tells us how the event got started. “The Gala for Girls is an event that’s been going on for almost two decades,” said Reese. “It started out as an initiative with
Polk County Public Health is warning or potential measles exposures in Grand Forks on February 9 and 11. Grand Forks County has reported potential measles exposures at the following locations: February 9• Altru Pediatrics Clinic (12:10–7 p.m.)• Hobby Lobby (1:15–4 p.m.)• Starbucks (2–4:15 p.m.) February 11• ALDI (10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)• Sam’s Club (10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.)•
