Horizon Public Health

Horizon Public Health Mission: To promote, protect, and improve the health and well-being of all people in our communities.

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outs...
06/20/2026

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outside, we want to remind you about the importance of sun protection! 🧴

Here are some helpful tips to keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer:

🌴Instead of sunscreen, keep babies 6 months and under in shaded areas and use sun-protective clothing items to protect their skin.
👒Utilize sun-protection accessories like sunhats and sunglasses.
🧴Use baby-safe sunscreens with mineral filters to prevent skin irritation.
🏖️Reapply! Make sure you take breaks in outdoor play to reset and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming.

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatric...
06/18/2026

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its recommended guidelines on digital media to prevent potentially harmful effects on your family's health, safety, and well-being! 📱The AAP suggests several recommendations to support your family’s healthy use of technology:

✅Create a family technology plan and set boundaries on digital media.
✅Delay use of personal tablets.
✅Watch and play alongside your children to monitor digital content.
✅Use parental controls.

Check out the full article from the AAP, which provides even more recommendations and resources, such as a “Phone Ready questionnaire” and sample conversation starters about media: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/helping-kids-thrive-in-a-digital-world-AAP-policy-explained.aspx

You wouldn't skip maintenance on your truck, tractor, or boat. Don't skip maintenance on yourself. This Men's Health Mon...
06/18/2026

You wouldn't skip maintenance on your truck, tractor, or boat.
Don't skip maintenance on yourself. This Men's Health Month, take time for a checkup and stay up to date on recommended screenings.

Smoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own smoothies using your family’s ...
06/17/2026

Smoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own smoothies using your family’s favorite fruits and veggies with this recipe by the Minnesota WIC Program. You could even incorporate strawberries, the WIC-approved food of the month! 🍓Let us know your favorite smoothie flavor combinations! 💭

Are You Starting or Taking Over a Business?Opening a new business or purchasing an existing one? If your operation is a ...
06/16/2026

Are You Starting or Taking Over a Business?

Opening a new business or purchasing an existing one? If your operation is a food establishment, mobile food unit, lodging establishment, vacation home rental, pool, campground, mobile home park, or youth camp, be sure to contact Horizon Public Health before beginning operations.

Our June newsletter from the Environmental Health Division explains when licensed operators are required to notify Horizon Public Health. Some situations require immediate reporting to protect public health, while others simply require advance notice before operational changes occur.

Knowing when to call helps keep your establishment compliant and your community safe.

📖 Read the June newsletter:
https://horizonphmn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Who-Do-You-Call-June-Newsletter-2026.pdf

📚 Explore this and other newsletters in our 2026 series:
https://horizonphmn.gov/ask-a-sanitarian/

Did you know? Just one donation of blood can save up to 3 lives! 🩸 Today, we celebrate our everyday heroes who roll up t...
06/14/2026

Did you know? Just one donation of blood can save up to 3 lives! 🩸 Today, we celebrate our everyday heroes who roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life. Have you donated yet? Sign up today.

To search for a blood drive near you and schedule your appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or use their mobile Blood Donor App. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Pride Month can mean different things at different moments in your life: excitement, uncertainty, relief, or simply feel...
06/13/2026

Pride Month can mean different things at different moments in your life: excitement, uncertainty, relief, or simply feeling seen for the first time. For people across the LGBTQIA+ community, it’s a reminder that your identity is real, your experiences matter, and support exists even when it’s hard to find. We celebrate Pride with you, and we’re committed to creating spaces where your mental wellbeing is taken seriously, always.
https://horizonpublichealth.crediblemind.com/lists/finding-safety-support-and-belonging

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