OUR OPINION: Support civic effort to combat drug abuse
October 21, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Can a new civic effort by Altru, UND and Grand Forks hold back the “tide” of alcohol and drug abuse?
You bet. Continue Reading
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Suicide prevention week to start Sunday
September 8, 2012 in The Daily Republic
PIERRE Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed Sunday through Sept. 15 as Suicide Prevention Week in South Dakota.
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Yankton tribe hasn’t used federal grant to fight meth
August 3, 2012 in The Daily Republic
WAGNER (AP) An American Indian tribe in an area of southeastern South Dakota where some people say the illegal drug methamphetamine has become rampant has not used a federal grant to hire a detective to combat meth use. Continue Reading
Seniors often targets of financial fraud
June 24, 2012 in West Central Tribune
WILLMAR Anyone can become a victim of financial fraud, but one demographic the elderly are especially vulnerable to these types of scams.
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New face to lead alcohol prevention initiative in county
April 7, 2012 in Park Rapids Enterprise
Beth Heltunen has been named the alcohol prevention coordinator to head up a five-year state Planning and Implementation grant. Continue Reading
LETTER: Best tobacco addiction cure is prevention
November 19, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
The best cure for an addiction is prevention. The more we can get the word out about the harmful effects of smoking, the better-educated people are in making the decision to not light up in the first place. Continue Reading
$1 million grant will aid prevention
April 9, 2011 in Park Rapids Enterprise
The Hubbard County Drug and Alcohol Task Force makes one thing crystal clear: Most youth, ranging in age from grades six through 12, are not involved in alcohol abuse, but it remains a serious problem for those who are. Continue Reading
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Sanford doctor focuses on American Indian health
November 7, 2010 in INFORUM
Says prevention is key to keeping people healthy
Dr. Donald Warne, who heads a new Sanford Health initiative to improve the health of American Indians, began his medical career as a primary care physician. Continue Reading
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