Emmons County Public Health

08/25/2026

Connect with your child after a busy school day!

After-school activity idea! 🖍️

Looking for an easy way to slow down and connect after a busy school day? Grab some crayons or colored pencils and dive into our affirmation coloring pages!

Color together while talking about positive messages like “It’s okay to be yourself” and “Believe you can.” It’s a simple activity that can spark conversation, build confidence and give you a few minutes to connect.

Make it part of your after-school routine! 😊

Get started: https://bit.ly/3x8nlJr

08/24/2026

Screen Time Reset 📱 A new school year is the perfect time for a screen time reset. Start fresh with healthy screen habits that support sleep, learning, connection and balance.

Here’s how:
👀 Set clear expectations — Make sure everyone knows when, where and how screens can be used.

🍽️ Create screen-free times — Try meals, homework time or bedtime as opportunities to unplug and connect.

⚖️ Talk about balance — It’s not just about setting limits. Talk about making time for sleep, school, friends, family, activities and time offline, too.

Small changes can make a big difference. Start the school year with healthy screen habits! 🔗 Get more tips: https://bit.ly/47f2ALL

08/19/2026

Linton Community Blood Drive
Thursday, September 3, 2026
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Emmons County Courthouse Auditorium

Please click on the following link or scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule an appointment.

https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=tUSWIdrCZE9Me3oJRidE04RBYG3Nzcf%2B2gw14ah%2Bc4c%3D

If you previously scheduled a time to donate for this blood drive, unfortunately, when Vitalant made a change to the blood drive they lost any appointments that were scheduled. They believe there were four (4) donors who had already scheduled. If you previously scheduled a time to donate, can you please click the link and reschedule. Thank you,

If you are unable to schedule online feel free to contact Amy at 701-254-4948 and she can help you get scheduled.

08/14/2026

Your child needing back to school immunizations yet?
Give us a call if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment ~ 701-254-4027
📚 For those upcoming
🍎kindergartners
✏️7th graders
📏juniors

08/14/2026

Check out the following tips for boating safely. 🚤🚤

🚤☀️ Enjoy the Water. Boat Sober.

Summer days on the water are meant to be fun, but alcohol and boating can be a dangerous combination.

🚫 If you’re operating the boat, stay sober. Alcohol can affect judgment, balance and reaction time, making it harder to respond quickly to changing conditions. Boating under the influence is illegal in North Dakota.

🛟 Make sure everyone has a properly fitted life jacket
👀 Keep a close eye on children around the water
🌦️ Check the weather and water conditions before heading out
🤝 If drinking is part of the day, plan ahead and have a sober person operate the boat

Have fun. Stay safe. Make it home. 🌊

08/13/2026

It's back-to-school time!

🎒New backpacks. New teachers. New routines. New opportunities. And maybe…a few nerves along the way.

A simple “How are you feeling about this year?” can open the door to conversations that matter. 💙

The Parents Lead Back-to-School Resource Hub has practical tools, conversation starters and resources to help parents, caregivers, educators, coaches and other trusted adults support children’s mental health and well-being.

Start the school year connected. Start the conversation.

👉 Explore the resource hub: https://bit.ly/4gq95zw

08/08/2026

🍎 Preventing Underage Drinking: Start the School Year Strong

Back-to-school season brings new routines, new friends, and sometimes new pressures. A few small steps can help your child feel supported and make healthy choices:
💬 Talk early and often. Transitions can be stressful. Keep open, judgment-free conversations going.
🎨 Encourage after-school activities: sports, music, scouts, and clubs help kids build confidence and friendships.
📚 Stay involved...whether it’s showing up for events or sitting with them during homework, it matters.
👥 Get to know your child’s friends and their parents.
🧠 Talk about peer pressure and how to handle tricky situations.
Your support and guidance make all the difference.

📖 Learn more:
🔗 parentslead.org/topics/alcohol/reducing-risk?
🔗 healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/back-to-school-tips.aspx?

08/07/2026

🎉 It’s almostthe weekend! 🙌

Thinking about enjoying a drink? 😎🍹

Before you kick back, check out the Alculator to see how much alcohol is really in your drink:
👉 myalculator.com

Smart choices today mean a better tomorrow. 💙

08/05/2026

Each of us has a role to play in preventing opioid overdoses. Naloxone is a vital, life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives. It’s important to educate yourself on the signs of overdose and to be proactive in your community. By requesting a free naloxone kit, you can be prepared to make a difference in a critical moment. Take action today and request your kit at www.hhs.nd.gov/opioids.

08/05/2026

The North Dakota Board of Pharmacy is sharing this notice to retailers.

The North Dakota Attorney General recommends that kratom products may be disposed of through:

✅Local law enforcement Take Back sites: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/take-back-program/take-back-program-locations/
✅Participating pharmacy MedSafe disposal sites
✅Household trash