Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That’s why you are encouraged to wear red on National Wear Red Day and encourage others to do the same. Know your risk and protect your heart. #WearRedDay or learn more at www.goredforwomen.org

The next 16 Hour DUI Seminar will be held February 4, 5, 6 & 6^th. Please call Coal Country Community Health Center at (701) 873-4445 to register by Feb. 3^rd.

There will be no Urgent Care offered at SMC on Saturday, January 2. Please visit the Emergency Room if you are in need or immediate care.

Cervical cancer screenings can help detect abnormal (changed) cell early, before they turn into cancer. Most deaths from cervical cancer could be prevented by regular Pap test and follow-up care. Schedule your Cervical Cancer Screening today by contacting your local healthcare provider!

CCCHC will be offering CCCHC will be offering drive‐thru flu shots on Monday, December 14 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Flu shots will be administered in the WRT Garage (the old grocery store) in Hazen. Please call (701) 873-4445 to make an appointment. Appointments are required. High‐dose vaccines are also available for patients age 65 and up.

Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. Plan on NOT dieting after the New Year; it should be a lifestyle change instead. Be physically active in some way most days of the week. Make sure you don’t skip meals during the day. Take steps to minimize recreational eating. Reduce the fat in your holiday recipes.

The holidays are the sweetest time of the year and life is the sweetest gift of all! Register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor to give someone a greater chance of receiving that gift. Learn more about organ donation and transplantation online at organdonor.gov.

Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance coverage is here—act fast! Open enrollment continues through December 15, 2020. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you with finding quality coverage at a price you can afford. Find health coverage that works for you. Call Heidi at (701) 873-4445 for more information.

Have you compared plans yet? See if you can lower costs or find a plan that better suits your needs. Many people do. Even if you like your current plan, check to see if the costs or coverage are changing. There are Senior Health Insurance Counselors in your area. Call Elysa at CCCHC Hazen, 7017482256; Julie or Rhonda at CCCHC Beulah, (701) 873-4445; Sharlene at CCCHC Killdeer, (701) 764-5822.

Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance coverage is here—act fast! Open enrollment continues through December 15, 2020. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you with finding quality coverage at a price you can afford. Find health coverage that works for you. Call Heidi at (701) 873-4445 for more information.