FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and can also lead to death. “We had a really high, I want to say, 280 infant deaths last year due to influenza. So we really want to try…
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) – Local public health agencies are taking Thursday to remind you how you can save a life. National Save a Life Day is a nationwide event raising awareness of how naloxone can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Fargo Cass Public Health and Clay County Public Health are reminding people that they offer free…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly five years after opening, a motion to move the Downtown Engagement Center has been approved. The move comes after concerns from several commissioners and business owners in the downtown area. “It is an insult to blanket statement that this is a homeless problem. The problem is drug use and mental illness,” said Michelle Turnberg, Fargo…
FARGO — Bosses and managers may not realize the importance of having their workforce trained in administering naloxone which could save a life. That is why Fargo Cass Public Health offers free training. They say one in four people who are prescribed opioids from a doctor will struggle with addiction. Naloxone can restart breathing in a person overdosing on opioids….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In the last year, the Harm Reduction Center and Fargo Cass Public Health have helped over 450 people with non-lethal overdoses. But in the same year, 34 people lost their lives. “These are individuals with family, friends that fell in the cusp of addiction. So I mean, this is not just statistics we’re talking about this…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo Cass Public Health and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality will determine whether any cleanup is required after a sheen was detected over the weekend in Rose Coulee University Drive and 40th Avenue S. in Fargo. The fire department deployed absorbent booms but was not able to find the source of the possible contamination. Fire…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is starting the season of vaccinations. As the school year is soon to kick off for grade schoolers and college students, the need to vaccinate may be required. “No vaccine is perfect. And I think we all know that we’ve seen even, especially Pertussis, we’ve seen people that are vaccinated against pertussis…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, Fargo Cass Public Health is helping families get ready for the school year with immunization clinics throughout August. Children, teens and young adults are required to have certain immunizations before entering school, to help prevent serious diseases like measles, meningitis and whooping cough. All of the clinics will take…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is inviting people to get “Fit and Strong” in their free exercise and behavior workshop. The twelve week class invites people fifty-five and older to twice a week, 90 minute sessions for exercise and discussions. The workshop is geared toward improving lower extremity strength and developing and maintaining an active lifestyle. Participants…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health has scheduled another Measles, Mumps & Rubella walk-in vaccine clinic. This second clinic will be held on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the clinic at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. Appointments are not necessary and it is for those currently recommended to receive the vaccine. You are asked…
