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Supporting your mental well-being by supporting others during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is normal to be experiencing increased stress and anxiety right now. Symptoms of increased stress or anxiety can include: Feeling nervous, restless or tense Experiencing a sense of impending danger, panic, or doom Experiencing an increased heart rate Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation) Sweating Trembling […]
The Polk County Commissioners reviewed the proposed final levy and 2021 budget totals during their meeting on Tuesday afternoon before holding the 2021 public budget hearing. The budget totals $60,093,808. The County Commissioners set a goal to achieve a final levy under three percent when they set the preliminary levy at 4.938 percent in September.
Keeping up with the rapidly changing information about COVID-19 is hard. Public Health is here to provide you accurate, up-to-date information regarding our most commonly asked questions related to COVID-19. If you have further questions that you would like Public Health to address, please visit us on one of our social media platforms. Who needs
With COVID-19 restrictions limiting social gatherings and opportunities to connect with other people. So, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council (TVOC) and Polk County Public Health (PCPH) are collaborating to host virtual coffee & connection events twice a month. Marley Melbye, Senior Programs Director for TVOC, said the collaboration aims to bring people together. “This idea came as
The Polk County Commissioners met Tuesday morning and were presented with an updated budget from Polk County Administrator Chuck Whiting. The Commissioners approved raising the levy 2.88 percent, a big cut from the preliminary levy at 4.938 percent in September. Whiting said major work on the budget is complete, and it meets the goal for
Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health encourage you to be prepared in case you or a family member should develop COVID-19. Here are a few suggestions on how to prepare: Create an emergency contact list: If you need access to information, healthcare services, support, and resources, make a list of local organizations you
