FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The leader of Fargo Cass Public Health says she is getting ready to retire this summer. Desi Fleming has been with the public health agency for 32 years. She will retire in July. Fleming began as a Public Health Nurse in 1992. She eventually rose up the ranks and became director in 2018. Fleming serves as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is rapidly spreading in Cass County, with 12 reported cases in the past month. Typically there are just eight cases in an average year. Fargo Cass Public Health says people with pertussis usually spread it by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others. It is highly contagious and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Soon, a life-saving resource will be placed on MATBUSES in partnership with Fargo Cass Public Health. That would be Narcan, a type of medication that reverses an opioid overdose. FCPH has supplied MATBUS with 75 Narcan kits. “Having that tool available to all of the drivers is extremely beneficial.” said Cole Swingen, the assistant transit director…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In downtown Fargo lies the engagement center near city hall. Serving a portion of our community by providing a plethora of services for them. “Is to be a connection point for people who are experiencing homelessness or unstably housed with all of the different providers who are available in our community.” said Chandler Esslinger, the community…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- World No Tobacco Day is being recognized nationwide to highlight the dangers of tobacco use in our country. “Tobacco use remains a major problem across the state of North Dakota and across our country. Tobacco use is actually still the leading cause of preventable death and disease in North Dakota and the United States, so just in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health is behind an ordinance passed to regulate massage therapy that was passed in December and will be implemented this year. The purpose of the ordinance is to license and regulate establishments that conduct massage procedures. Fargo is the first city in North Dakota to try this approach. Massage therapy owners should contact…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A second booster shot may be in store. Those older than 50 years old and some who are immunocompromised and over 12 are already eligible or have received it. According to the North Dakota Department of Health, the state averages about 80 cases a week per 100,000 people. With the unpredictability of COVID-19, experts at Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health hosts dozens of middle and high school students from around the state for the third annual Break Free Youth Action Summit. The event provides an opportunity for youth advocates to demonstrate their passion and dedication to helping create the next tobacco free generation. Students were able to break into groups and work…
FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness is an issue year round, but in winter months challenges are even greater as temps drop to dangerous levels. Throw in a pandemic and an already challenging situation becomes more complicated. While it is difficult to get precise numbers, Fargo Cass Public Health estimates around 1,000 people in Fargo-Moorhead don’t have a place of their…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo School Board is discussing whether to continue mandating masking in schools. During a work session, members discussed what mitigation measures should be implemented when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Board members talked about whether to make masking optional, for parents to decide if their child should be masked or to continue following…
