Dickey County Health District

06/19/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃Dickey County Fair is right around the corner!

🟣Join us for a 90's themed 5K Fun Run/Walk!
📅Saturday, July 11th
⏰Registration 7am, Start 7:30am
📍Dickey County Fair Grounds
👚$20 registration fee (includes t-shirt) Venmo, Cash, Check

Please register by July 1st to guarantee t-shirt size!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT8fvCWcWV-nQsRsDM-rajS1YBGA7Alm30H3QuXJe5Tyu17Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103443451350167816726

06/15/2026

**REMINDER: SPACE IS LIMITED AND THERE IS A PRE-COURSE**

🏍️OHV SAFETY CLASS!!!

Summer is here and that means many people are out on ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and similar OHVs. North Dakota law requires anybody ages 12-15 that does not have a driver's license or permit to complete a safety certification course to legally operate these vehicles off of their parents’ property. Oakes is offering 2 courses on July 30: one at 10am and one at 2pm. Space is limited and there is an introductory course that must be completed online prior to the hands-on course.

For more information, there is a link to the flyer at http://www.oakesambulance.com/
You can also call the Oakes Ambulance Garage at 701-742-3244 or contact Curt by email at [email protected]

To register for the course and complete the introductory course, go to the ND Parks and Rec OHV safety page at https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/.../highway.../ohv-safety
When registering, make sure you pick the correct course date and time.

06/15/2026

Many men feel pressure to stay strong and keep their struggles to themselves. A simple conversation or check-in can provide support, encouragement, and a reminder that help is available. Sometimes, knowing someone cares is the first step toward reaching out.

06/12/2026

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☀️ Summer doesn’t mean stress disappears—kids (and parents) can still feel it in different ways.

Feeling stressed is normal, but learning how to notice it and manage it can make a big difference for the whole family. 💖 Helping your child recognize stress early and build healthy coping skills can go a long way in supporting their well-being.

Check out these practical tips to support your family: https://bit.ly/3Pm8OQw

06/12/2026

While smoking or va**ng may feel like it relieves stress in the moment, it actually keeps the cycle going.

Break free. Breathe deeper. Handle stress on your terms -- not ni****ne's. Every tobacco-free day is a step toward a calmer, stronger you.

Quit tip- practice deep breathing techniques to quiet your mind.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits, or text 'start' to 300500.

06/10/2026

Ni****ne isn't made for growing brains.

For youth, it can impact focus, mood, and how the brain develops -- making it harder to break free later on.

Choose you. Choose your health.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits, or text 'start' to 300500.

06/09/2026

Some kids open up more when they're moving.

Try talking while:
🐕 Walking the dog
🏀 Shooting hoops
🚲 Riding bikes
⚾ Playing catch

💬 Movement can help conversations feel more natural and less intimidating. 💙

06/09/2026

Change the moment.

Distractions aren't avoidance -- they are your power move. Chew gum, snack on carrots or celery, or learn something new.

Quit Tip- Distract and move past the moment.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits, or text 'start' to 300500.

06/08/2026

Every quit attempt is a step closer to better health.

You don't fail -- you practice. And practice builds success. Try again.

Quit tip- drink water. Water eases some of the discomforts that often come with ni****ne withdrawal.

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, visit hhs.nd.gov/ndquits, or text 'start' to 300500.