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Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services offers emergency contraceptives

Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services, including Polk County Public Health and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, is committed to ensuring our communities have access to comprehensive reproductive and sexual health services, with a particular focus on supporting adolescents. It is important to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual health, including the prevention of unintended pregnancies. […]

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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES REMAIN AT HIGH LEVELS, LOCAL TESTING AVAILABLE

Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services emphasizes the importance of Reproductive and Sexual Health Services for our youth. Pregnancy and birth disproportionately impact greater Minnesota, while STIs affect youth regardless of geography. The 10 counties with the highest teen birth rates are all in greater Minnesota. Despite historic lows, the United States continues to have one of

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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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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES WIC PROGRAM HOLDING SERVICES AND NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH EVENT AT TRI-VALLEY CENTER PLAYGROUND

Breastfeeding is important for babies, mothers, other birthing parents, and families. Many families start breast/chestfeeding but are often unable to meet their goals due to a lack of support. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services WIC (PNM WIC) Program supports families before and during their infant feeding journey by talking about the importance of human milk,

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POLK-NORMAN-MAHNOMEN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CELEBRATE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK

With the world in the midst of a global pandemic, it is a good time to recognize the important role breastfeeding plays in protecting babies from germs all across the planet. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Services (PNM CHS) WIC Program and SHIP are celebrating Minnesota Breastfeeding Awareness Month throughout August. The theme for World Breastfeeding

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