All students grades 6 - 12 are invited to join the Minot Area Student Vaping Task Force for a day of leadership, learning, and fun! Healthy Lives, Healthy Minds will be an exciting, interactive experience where your voice matters. The event will take place Thursday,...
First District Health Unit's Minot Area Community Resource Guide is now available electronically. Feel free to print or distribute as needed. If you need the document in an alternate format, call us at 701.852.1376 and ask for the Communications Department. If you find any inaccurate...
The Joint Board of County Commissioners for First District's seven county service area will meet to discuss the budget on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:30pm. The meeting will be in the First District Health Unit Conference Room and is open to the public. The...
First District is holding the Breastfeeding Basics class on August 4th at 3:00 at the Minot office. Whether you are a breastfeeding mom or a mother-to-be, this class can help make feeding easier! You'll learn: how to help your baby get a good latch; how...
Concerned about measles? Here are a few things to know: The best way to prevent measles is by getting vaccinated against the virus and remaining vigilant in monitoring your health. Vaccination does more than protect one person; it also helps protect those who can't be vaccinated,...
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month, bringing attention to the health of mothers and babies affected by preterm birth, with a goal of reducing the number of premature babies born. Preterm birth is when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It's the...
Smokers and users of vaping devices are encouraged to participate in the Great American Smokeout by setting their quit date as Thursday, November 21. Quitting commercial tobacco and nicotine is one of the best steps you can take to improve your health, reducing the risk...
First District Health Unit in Bottineau is taking applications for an Administrative Assistant to handle calls and appointments, assist with clinics, do data entry, and complete other clerical tasks. Great weekday hours! Excellent benefits include employer-paid family health insurance, retirement, sick leave, and paid vacation....
Most of the time, public health works behind the scenes to keep our communities safe and healthy. National Public Health Week is a time to recognize the contributions of public health to our world and communities. In keeping with this year’s theme Protecting, Connecting and...
February Special! $10 Fluoride Treatments Up to 18 years of age until 2/29/24 😁Special offer during Children’s Dental Health Month! During the month of February, 🩷🦷First District Health is offering $10 Fluoride Treatments for children 17 and under. Fluoride varnish is a safe and effective treatment recommended for children and adults...