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Community Health Assessments: Building Healthier Communities Together

At Western Plains Public Health, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of everyone in our community. One of the most important tools we use to achieve this goal is the Community Health Assessment (CHA).

What Is a Community Health Assessment?

A Community Health Assessment is a comprehensive process that evaluates the health status, needs, and challenges facing a community. CHAs provide a clear picture of the health challenges and opportunities within our community. Through this process, we collect and analyze data about factors that influence health, including:

Chronic disease prevalence
Access to healthcare
Environmental conditions
Social and economic factors
Community assets and resources

Our Collaborative Approach

CHAs are made possible through strong partnerships with area hospitals, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Together, we combine local knowledge and data-driven insights to create a well-rounded understanding of the community's health.

We also prioritize engaging directly with residents through surveys, focus groups, and public forums. Your voice matters and is a vital part of shaping the future of health in our community.

View the latest Community Health Assessment reports from our communities:

Grant County: http://www.jacobsonhospital.org/About-Us.html

Mercer/Oliver Counties: https://www.smcnd.org/collaboration

Morton County: https://www.sanfordhealth.org/about/community-commitment/community-health-needs-assessment

Sioux County: Coming Soon

Mobile Home Parks & RV Park/Campground

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License Application Annual Ownership Information

North Dakota Century Code

Parks		Annual Fee
Mobile Home Park or RV Park/Campground	3-10 lots	$90
	11-25 lots	$135
	26-50 lots	$175
	51-100 lots	$220
	101-150 lots	$270
	151-200 lots	$320
	201-250 lots	$370
	250+ lots	$420
	Municipality or non-profit owned	$0

*Penalty fee is an additional 50% and applies if a license is not renewed
prior to January 1^st of each year.

Service Provided In

Grant, Mercer, Morton, Oliver and Sioux Counties

Contact:
Sarah Reagen, EHP

Submit a Complaint

If you witness anything that hinders public health within Grant,
Morton, Oliver, Mercer, Sioux Counties, please file a complaint.

Lodging

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Western Plains Public Health licenses and inspects lodging establishments. Inspection and education at these facilities is performed to prevent disease and ensure proper sanitation.

Lodging Establishment Code and Rules

License Application

LODGING FEES

Lodging		Annual Fee
Lodging	1-3 rooms	$50
	4-10 rooms	$70
	11-20 rooms	$100
	21-50 rooms	$120
	51-100 rooms	$150
	101-250 rooms	$225
	251-500 rooms	$325
	501-1000 rooms	$450
	1000+ rooms	$600

*Penalty fee is an additional 50% and applies if a license is not renewed
prior to January 1^st of each year.

Service Provided In

Grant, Mercer, Morton, Oliver and Sioux Counties

Contact:
Sarah Reagen, EHP

Submit a Complaint

If you witness anything that hinders public health within the counties served,
please file a complaint.

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FLU SEASON 2023

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MANDAN OFFICE - Flu vaccines by appointment

Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm & Friday 8am-11am
^{Call 667-3370 or 888-667-3370 to schedule appointment}

^{For your convenience, schedule an appointment online:}

EVERY MONDAY IN OCTOBER 12:30-4:00pm

Click Here to schedule appointment

GRANT COUNTY *WALK-IN FLU CLINICS
*To preregister, click on the Clinic Location

October 4th:
Elgin School: 7:00am-9:00am MT
Elgin Community Center: 9:30-11:30am MT
New Leipzig Ambulance Hall: 12:00-1:00pm MT

October 11th:
Western Plains Public Health Office: 8:00am-12:00pm MT
Carson Senior Center: 12:30-1:30pm MT
Carson School: 2:00-3:00 MT

October 18th:
Prairie Recovery Center: 1:30-3:00pm MT

HEBRON & GLEN ULLIN *WALK-IN FLU CLINICS
*To preregister, click on the Clinic Location

October 5th:
Hebron School: 7:30am-9:00am CT
Hebron Senior Center: 9:30-11:30am CT

MERCER COUNTY *WALK-IN FLU CLINICS

*To preregister, click on the Clinic Location

September 27, 7:30am-1:00pm CT:
Hazen City Hall, 146 Main St E, Hazen

September 28, 7:30am-1:00pm CT:
Beulah Office, 1101 3rd Ave NW, Beulah

MANDAN OFFICE WALK-IN FLU CLINICS

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER
4:30-6:00pm

EVERY THURSDAY MORNING IN OCTOBER
6:30-9:00am

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Western Plains Public Health (WPPH) is a five county local health district providing health services to the people of Grant, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, and Sioux Counties located in southwest central North Dakota. Public health services provided are environmental health, nursing services, health promotion and the WIC (women, infants, and children) program. Each of these programs provides a wide variety of services in order to accomplish the mission of public health, which is to assure that North Dakota is a healthy place to live and each person has an equal opportunity to good health. To accomplish this mission, WPPH is committed to ensuring a health community through promotion, protection and prevention for a healthier way of life.

WPPH serves a rural/frontier population (with the exception of Morton County which is classified as urban) of 49,853 (July 2022 Census estimates) residents across 6,445 square miles. WPPH serves a high percentage of Native Americans because the Standing Rock Indian Reservation straddles the North and South Dakota border and spans across all of Sioux County.