North Dakota Women's Way

06/12/2026

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to check in and prioritize your health. In ND, men live an average of 7.8 years less than women and are more likely to delay preventive care and behavioral health support.

Your physical and mental health matter. Whether it’s scheduling a checkup, being more active, improving sleep or managing stress, small steps can make a big difference.

This month, take time to focus on prevention, healthy habits and the people who depend on you.

Learn more: www.hhs.nd.gov/health/men

04/27/2026

Mark your calendars!!

💜 We’ll be talking about:
✨ Why women often put their own health last
🧠 Burnout, stress, and mental well-being
☕ Simple, realistic self-care in everyday life
🧭 Prevention, screenings, and listening to your body
💙 How Women’s Way helps connect women to care and support
No pressure. No guilt. Just a friendly reminder that you matter too. 💛
📅 Episode drops Friday, May 1
📻 Listen Fridays at 9 AM | Sundays at 4 PM on Radio Access 102.5 FM
🌐 Stream anytime: radioaccess.org/public-health-matters (part of Dakota Media Access) or on your favorite podcast app
Because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish…it’s essential. 💛

💛✨ Coming in ONE WEEK! New Episode Drops Friday, May 1!! ✨💛

💛 “Take Care of Yourself: Because You Matter Too”

It’s May, Mother’s Day month, a time to celebrate the people who spend so much of their lives caring for everyone else. 💐 This month, we’re also pausing to ask: when do you take care of YOU? 💛

Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for a warm, real conversation coming your way soon on Public Health MATTERS.

In this episode, Becky sits down with nurses and Women’s Way Coordinators Kjersti Hintz and Jade Gross to talk about the “default caregiver” role, the mental load many women carry, and why even small moments of self-care matter more than we realize.

💜 We’ll be talking about:
✨ Why women often put their own health last
🧠 Burnout, stress, and mental well-being
☕ Simple, realistic self-care in everyday life
🧭 Prevention, screenings, and listening to your body
💙 How Women’s Way helps connect women to care and support

No pressure. No guilt. Just a friendly reminder that you matter too. 💛

📅 Episode drops Friday, May 1
📻 Listen Fridays at 9 AM | Sundays at 4 PM on Radio Access 102.5 FM
🌐 Stream anytime: radioaccess.org/public-health-matters (part of Dakota Media Access) or on your favorite podcast app

Because taking care of yourself isn’t selfish…it’s essential. 💛

04/01/2026

Women's Way can help and may provide a way for breast and cervvical cancer screenings!

Call 800-449-6636 or visit hhs.nd.gov/womensway to learn more.

03/25/2026

Colore**al cancer is serious but it's also one of the most preventable cancers. Eating more fiber, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can lower your risk. So can cutting back on processed meats. And if you're 45 or older, get screened. Catching it early saves lives. Talk to your health care provider today.
See tips for reducing your risk at www.cdc.gov/colore**al-cancer/prevention/index.html
Your health matters to you and to North Dakota.

Colore**al cancer is serious but it's also one of the most preventable cancers. Eating more fiber, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, can lower your risk. So can cutting back on processed meats. And if you're 45 or older, get screened. Catching it early saves lives. Talk to your health care provider today.

See tips for reducing your risk at www.cdc.gov/colore**al-cancer/prevention/index.html

Your health matters to you and to North Dakota.

03/16/2026

Colore**al cancer is a term that combines both colon and re**al cancers. The colon and re**um are two different parts of the lower digestive tract.
The colon is the first and longest part of the large intestine. It absorbs water and nutrients from digested food. The re**um is the last part, where stool is stored before exiting the body.
While the symptoms and tests to diagnose colon and re**al cancers are similar, knowing where your cancer starts can guide treatment decisions.
Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3P37S6b

03/09/2026

Women's Way is here for you.

Visit hhs.nd.gov/womensway to learn more.

03/02/2026

March is National Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month, and truthfully, we've had enough.
Colore**al cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under 50, yet it remains underfunded and under discussed while rates continue to rise. Enough.
We're asking you to share this, start the conversation, and help turn awareness into action.
Learn more and take action by visiting https://bit.ly/March-2026.

March is National Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month, and truthfully, we've had enough.

Colore**al cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under 50, yet it remains underfunded and under discussed while rates continue to rise. Enough.

We're asking you to share this, start the conversation, and help turn awareness into action.

Learn more and take action by visiting https://bit.ly/March-2026.

**alCancerAwarenessMonth

02/19/2026

Turn to us for a strong start toward stability. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program may be able to help as you work toward long-term goals like employment and training. See if you qualify at hhs.nd.gov/tanf.

02/09/2026

Be there for the moments that matter the most.

Schedule your breast and cervical cancer screening today!

Visit hhs.nd.gov/womensway to learn more.

02/05/2026

Connection is essential to well-being. Strong relationships help us feel supported, valued, and less alone. Social wellness includes healthy communication, community connection, and knowing where to turn when relationships feel strained.
North Dakota HHS offers family support services, parenting programs, and behavioral health resources that strengthen relationships and communities. Find programs that support connection. Turn to us at hhs.nd.gov

Connection is essential to well-being. Strong relationships help us feel supported, valued, and less alone. Social wellness includes healthy communication, community connection, and knowing where to turn when relationships feel strained.

North Dakota HHS offers family support services, parenting programs, and behavioral health resources that strengthen relationships and communities. Find programs that support connection. Turn to us at hhs.nd.gov