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Tobacco use: still a problem
It's safe to say that over the past few decades, billions of dollars have been spent in the United States on reducing tobacco use. It has had an impact. The number of adults who smoke has declined st...
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State settles in for long flu fight
State health officials are tweaking their H1N1 swine influenza guidelines as Minnesota settles in for an unpredictable flu fight that could last months. Doctors and clinicians have sent more than 400 ...
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Grant to improve local public health services

Sandy Tubbs and Sharon Braaten, co-directors of the Horizon Community Health Board (CHB), announced that the Horizon CHB received a $125,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

March 29, 2013

Douglas County Public Health offices to move

During the week of October 22, the Douglas County Public Health and Social Services Reception Desk will move permanently to their new location at the south end of the Douglas County Services Center, 809 Elm Street, Alexandria.

October 19, 2012

Prevent the flu: Cover your cough!

It's every mother's mantra: Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. That used to mean coughing into your hands, but not anymore.

By Crystal Hoepner, Public Health Educator , October 10, 2012

Health on the horizon – Douglas County participating in five-county plan

A five-county public health department is being explored by Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties. The Horizon Community Health Board aims to integrate three public health departments included in the five counties.

By Crystal Dey , June 18, 2012

Old wives' tales exposed

I’ve been on a quest, as of late, to admonish what most people refer to as “old wives tales” related to health. I’ve heard far too many of them over the years and by the people that I respect the most – close family and friends.

By By Jessica Peterson, Public Health , March 25, 2011

Eat with color

National Nutrition Month is an education and information campaign created by the American Dietetic Association.

By By Kayla Brakke, Public Health educator , February 25, 2011

Is danger lurking in your home?

It is odorless, colorless and tasteless. It can cause lung cancer. And every home in Minnesota should be tested every two to five years for it.

By Celeste Beam , January 21, 2011

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The scoop about snow shoveling

Every winter people hurt themselves shoveling snow. Injuries range from minor aches and pulled muscles to fatal heart attacks.

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , December 10, 2010

Do you know what's in your drink?

Energy drinks have become increasingly popular over the last decade, especially with teens and young adults.

By By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , December 03, 2010

Get a food craving makeover

We all have them – food cravings. It may be chocolate or pizza, pasta or doughnuts.

October 29, 2010

Restoring our balance

If you had to think of your favorite childhood outdoor memory, what would it be?

By By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , September 22, 2010

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Prepare children for years of school success

Members of the high school graduating class of 2023 make their kindergarten debut this fall.

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , September 08, 2010

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Have a good attitude, encourage co-workers

How many times have we moaned and complained about the place where we work? The people are negative; the budget has been slashed; the boss is demanding.

By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , August 06, 2010

Summer heat: Too hot for your health

Envision spending summer days at the lake, the ball field or on the golf course. Without the sun and warm temperatures, it wouldn’t be a Minnesota summer.

By By Crystal Hoepner, Public health , July 23, 2010

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The best protection: Eliminate the opportunity

We all know the overwhelming evidence of the dangers of secondhand smoke, Millions of Americans – children and adults – are still exposed in their homes, work and public places.

By By Amy Reineke, Public Health educator , June 11, 2010

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