High Risk High: Youth Drinking in North Dakota

High Risk High: Youth Drinking in North Dakota examines underage, high-risk drinking and presents workable solutions for families, treatment workers, educators, law enforcement, and health and human service departments using public broadcasting's thoughtful, in-depth approach, and network of audio, video and online services. Visit highriskhigh.org for the complete audio and video archives and supplementary materials.

NDDoH Division of Injury Prevention and Control is seeking submissions for presentations and posters for the North Dakota Conference on Injury Prevention & Control

The NDDoH Division of Injury Prevention and Control is seeking submissions for presentations and posters for the North Dakota Conference on Injury Prevention & Control October 27-28, 2010 in Mandan. The purpose of the conference is to encourage professionals to develop multifaceted approaches to promoting awareness, prevention and intervention of unintentional and intentional injuries. For more information or to submit presentations by 2/15/10, contact Mallory Sattler, 701.328.4536  or msattler@nd.gov

Happy, Healthy Holidays and New Year from Healthy North Dakota

In 2010, if you have to choose just one thing in your life to get healthier, choose to eat more fruits & veggies. Healthy North Dakota consultant Karen Ehrens shares recipes and ways to eat more root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips and beets- oh yes!) in this KX news segment - http://www.kxnet.com/video.asp?ArticleId=490227&VideoId=33097

National Fruits and Vegetables Report Shows North Dakotans Should Eat More Fruits and Vegetables for Good Health

The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009, released 9/29/09 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows that North Dakotans should eat more fruits and vegetables for good health. Only 29 percent of adults in North Dakota meet the daily fruit recommendation and 24 percent meet the vegetable recommendation. The State Indicator Report highlights how partners at the state and local level can help create policies and environments that encourage and promote healthy eating such as getting produce directly from farm to school, starting local and/or state-level food policy councils, or increasing the availability of fruits and vegetables in schools. To read more about North Dakota and environmental supports, see the State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009 North Dakota Action Guide (pdf).