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Burn Variance for Open Burning

OPEN BURN RESTRICTIONS
 

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Waste Management provides approval for controlled burns within landfills not the Division of Air Quality.   
Application for Open Burning Variance at Landfills 

The Division of Air Quality permits open burning in WPPH's jurisdiction for burns that occur outside of landfills. Please complete the following form and obtain the appropriate signatures before submitting for approval.
Application for Open Burning Variance

 

 
Contact
 Erin Ourada, MPH, REHS/RS
 
Submit a Complaint

If you witness anything that hinders public health within Sioux, Grant, Morton, Oliver and Mercer Counties, please file a complaint. Your name and contact information will remain anonymous.

Resources: 

North Dakota Administrative Code 33.1-15-04
describes open burning restrictions in North Dakota. 

For more information, please visit
Division of Air Quality

Body Art Safety & Sanitation

Western Plains Public Health licenses and inspects body art establishments for sanitation and public health safety on a routine, complaint, and investigative basis.

BODY ART CODE

BODY ART OPERATOR APP

BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT APP

TEMPORARY BODY ART ESTABLISHMENT APP

TEMPORARY BODY ART OPERATOR APP

    

Body Art Fees (Effective Jan 1, 2026)
Body Art Studio$150
Body Art Technician$75
Temporary Body Art Studio$75
Temporary Body Art Technician$50

 

Services Provided In:

Grant, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, and Sioux Counties


Contact:
Lana Schmidt, REHS/RS
Emily Pearson, REHS/RS
eh@westernplainsph.org

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


RESOURCES:

Inspection Reports
Bloodborne Pathogens
Infectious Waste Disposal
ND Infectious Waste Rules
Guide to Understanding Infectious Waste

 

 
 

 

Aquatic Venue License & Inspection Program

 

*Aquatic Venue Code

Aquatic Venue License Application

*All public and semi-public aquatic venues operating within the five counties of Western Plains Public Health must comply with these requirements. Western Plains PH also regulates pools and spas in Emmons and Kidder Counties.
 

                                                                                                               


Services Provided In:
Emmons, Grant, Kidder, Mercer,
Morton, Oliver, and Sioux Counties

Contact:
Sarah Uskevicz, EHP
eh@westernplainsph.org
 

 Submit a Complaint 

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

RESOURCES:

Fecal Incident Response Recommendations for Aquatic Staff

Body Fluid Contamination Response Log

Aquatic Venue Fees (Effective Jan 1, 2026)
Seasonal Operation$125
Year Round Operation$150
Reinspection Fee1/2 the license fee
Plan Review$100

Women's Way

What is Women's Way?

Women's Way may provide a way to pay for breast and cervical cancer
screenings for eligible North Dakota women.  Women's Way may also
provide patient navigation services to help women overcome barriers
and get timely access to quality care.  Limited diagnostic procedures
are also available to women enrolled in Women's Way.

What does Women's Way pay for?

   • Office visits for breast and/or cervical cancer screenings 
   • Mammograms
   • Pap Tests           
   • HPV tests
   • Breast or cervical diagnostic tests

Women who may be eligible:

   • Live in North Dakota
   • Are ages 40 through 64
   • Are ages 21 through 39, have breast symptoms (lump), are at high risk
     for breast cancer, are due for a Pap test or need breast or cervical
     diagnostic procedures
   • Have insurance that does not cover Pap tests and/or Mammograms
     or cannot afford to pay for deductible or co-payments or does not have
     insurance

Counties served are Grant, Mercer, McLean, Morton,
Mountrail, Oliver, Sioux and Standing Rock Reservation

Contact Information:

Jade Gross, RN - Program Coordinator

Leah Jaskoviak - Program Assistant


For program information and to check eligibility, click HERE

Women's Way Resource Fund Information & Application, click HERE

Women's Way Resource Fund Information & Application (Spanish), click HERE

WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)

What is WIC?

WIC is a federal nutrition program that provides nutrition information, breastfeeding information and support, nutritious foods, health screenings, and referrals to other services.

Who Can Receive WIC?
You must be:

  • a pregnant women;
  • a breastfeeding woman (up to one year after giving birth);
  • a new mother (up to six months after giving birth); or
  • a parent, guardian or caretaker who has an infant or child younger than 5 years of age.

AND,
You must have a nutritional health risk.  The WIC staff will be able to find a risk by checking your height, weight, and iron count, and having you fill out a nutrition questionnaire and medical history.

AND,
Your gross household income must be within WIC Guidelines (see below).
Note: You may have a job and still meet these guidelines.

WIC INCOME GUIDELINES
May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026

Household
Size		Annual
Income		Monthly
Income		Weekly
Income
1$28,953$2,413$557
2$39,128$3,261$753
3$49,303$4,109$949
4$59,478$4,957$1,144
5$69,653$5,805$1,340
Each Additional
Member Add		$10,175$848$196

*Pregnant women count as two.

If you are on TANF, Medical Assistance, Healthy Steps or Food Stamps, you will be eligible for WIC.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

North Dakota WIC Program  Provides complete details about the North Dakota WIC Program.

Tobacco Prevention & Control

 

 

DID YOU KNOW? THERE ARE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO HELP YOU QUIT USING TOBACCO AND NICOTINE.

NDQuits Provides free counseling, advice and support, along with free nicotine replacement products for those who qualify. Call 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669).

NDQuits offers additional resources for specific populations.

  •  My Life My Quit Assists people under the age of 18 who are addicted to nicotine through cigarettes, chew, or e-cigarettes/vaping devices through a free and confidential program. Text or call 1.855.891.9989 for real-time coaching. 

  • American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program Assists members of Tribal Nations to quit tobacco use that is not a part of their cultural heritage. Learn more about program eligibility by calling 1.855.5AI.QUIT (1.855.524.7848).

  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Protocol NDQuits addresses unique needs for nicotine dependence treatment and recovery in this population. Call 1.800.QUIT.NOW (1.800.784.8669).

Ex Program: Confidential and free program that provides tools to support people as they quit smoking, vaping or any tobacco or nicotine product. This program provides access to information, 24/7 support, connection with other quitters and interactive tools/videos. To get started, text EXPROGRAM to 88709. 

Smokefree.gov:  Smokefree.gov has the information and resources including quizzes, tips, plans, apps, text messaging programs, and other ways to get ready to quit and be smokefree for good.

 


For More Information Contact:

Brady Weaver
Becky Bailey


SMOKE-FREE LAW IN NORTH DAKOTA  
Learn more about the Smoke-Free Law in North Dakota. 
 

WEBSITES

American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation
Breathe ND 
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids  
CDC's Tobacco Information & Prevention
Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking Over Time  

North Dakota Tobacco Prevention and Control Program  
Parents Against Vaping E-cigs
Tobacco Free North Dakota 
Truth Campaign



  

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Kiosks available in
Beulah & Mandan

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Coal Country
Community Health Center
1312 Hwy. 49 N., Beulah

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Western Plains Public Health
403 Burlington Street SE, Mandan

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Child & Adolescent Health

Western Plains Public Health consults with schools on communicable disease control and follow-up, immunizations, health education for students and staff, vision screening, oral health, and may assist with the development of health plans for children with special health needs.

Please contact your local Western Plains Public Health office for more information.

Available Resources:

Vision Assistance:  VSP Eyes of Hope (formerly Sight for Students) Program will pay for an exam and one pair of glasses for qualifying students.  Contact your local Western Plains Public Health office for more information.

Insurance:  Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in North Dakota. These programs provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy.

Even if your child has been turned down in the past or you don't know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage now.

For more information call 1-800-755-2604 (Medicaid) or 1-800-318-2595 (CHIP) or visit Insure Kids Now.

Immunizations Required for Child Care & School Attendance:  Immunizations are available from your healthcare provider or from your local Western Plains Public Health office.  Click here to view immunization requirements.

Disease Fact Sheets:  The ND Department of Health and Human Services provides fact sheets for various diseases and conditions.
Click here to view facts sheets.

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RELATED LINKS:

American Diabetes Association 

  American Lung Association 

  Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Food Allergy Research & Education

Healthy Children

  Mental Health America

NDSU Nutrition - Food Safety - Health

  Parents Lead 

Nurse-Family Partnership

 

 

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Who?
Available to anyone who is pregnant with their first child, meets income requirements, and lives in one of the 6 counties in our service area. The mother must enroll before 29 weeks pregnant. 

Your nurse will support you to:

  • Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
  • Become the best mom you can be.
  • Learn and practice things that make you more confident as a mom, like breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, safe-sleep techniques and much more.
  • Get referrals for healthcare, childcare, job training and other support services available in our community.
  • Continue your education, develop job skills or follow your dreams for the future.

 

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Nurse-Family Partnership is sponsored by PCAND.  This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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SERVICE AREAS

Burleigh County:
Jessica Linneman, RN
Michelle Allex, RN
Liz Kapella, RN


Grant, Mercer, Morton,
Oliver & Sioux Counties:
Chelsey Trebas, RN, CLC

 

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that is spread through the air. This happens when
a person with TB disease coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings.

TB can also affect other parts of the body such as the brain, lymph nosed, kidneys, bones, joints,
larynx, intestines or eyes, which is referred to as extrapulmonary.

Symptoms: cough lasting 3 weeks or longer, pain in the chest, coughing up blood or sputum,
weakness/fatigue, weight loss, fever, chills, night sweats

Screening for TB is available through a simple blood draw.



For more information on Tuberculosis visit:  hhs.nd.gov/tuberculosis

Western Plains Public Health (Mandan office) offers TB testing on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Wednesdays by appointment.  

If you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have any other questions, please contact your local public health office.

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