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Bike HelmetsAvailable to children that are accompanied by an adult. A nurse will fit the child with the appropriate bike helmet and provide handouts on Rules of the Road and Bike Safety.
For more information please visit: Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
Blood DrawsA nurse will collect blood samples to test for tuberculosis (QuantiFERON), and immunity (titers) to hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella.
Blood Pressure ChecksA nurse will measure blood pressure using a stethoscope and blood pressure cuff and will provide education about healthy blood pressure ranges.
Lice CheckA nurse will inspect for the presence of lice and provide education on treatment and cleaning to prevent repeat infestation.
Meds by InjectionA nurse will assist with medication injections such as Vitamin B-12.
Narcan Training 
Rapid Strep TestA nurse will screen for strep throat using a throat swab, with results in just minutes.
STI Testing 
Suture RemovalA nurse will remove sutures using a suture removal kit.

Call your local office to schedule an appointment today!

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Public Health Matters

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Community Assessments


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

License Application     Annual Ownership Information 

North Dakota Century Code

 

# of Lots

Annual Fee (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

3-10 lots

$125

11-25 lots

$175

26-50 lots

$225

51-100 lots

$275

101-150 lots

$350

151-200 lots

$400

201-250 lots

$475

250+ lots

$525

Plan Review

$125

Reinspection Fee1/2 the license fee

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

Service Provided In

Grant, 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 Grant,
Morton, Oliver, Mercer, Sioux Counties, please file a complaint.

Resources

Inspection Reports

Lodging

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

# of Sleeping Rooms

Annual Fee (Effective Jan 1, 2026)

1-3 rooms

$75

4-10 rooms

$100

11-20 rooms

$125

21-50 rooms

$150

51-100 rooms

$200

101-250 rooms

$300

251-500 rooms

$400

501-1000 rooms

$575

1000+ rooms

$750

Plan Review$125
Reinspection Fee1/2 the license fee

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

Service Provided In

Grant, 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:

Inspection Reports
Bed Bugs
Smoke Detector Template

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.

 

 

 


 

 

 

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   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WPPH SERVICES - CLICK  HERE

 

 

Board of Health

2026 Western Plains Public Health Board of Health Meeting Dates
February 20 at 1:30pm CT
April 24 at 1:30pm CT
June 23 at 10am CT
September 11 at 1:00pm CT 
November 20 at 1:00pm CT

Joint Board of County Commissioners 
2026 Levy Approval Meeting: August 19, 2025 at 10am CT
2024 Meeting Minutes
 
Location:  Western Plains Public Health Meeting Room
                         (403 Burlington Street SE, Mandan ND  58554)
Meetings are open to the public.
Conference Call Information:  Call the Office Manager at 701-667-3370 for call in information.
 
Approved Minutes
 

*For other meeting minutes, please request by emailing eourada@westernplainsph.org  

 

 

 

Board of Health Members

Grant County: Charles Steinkuehler (Vice President)
Mercer County: Jamee Folk
Morton County:
Jackie Buckley (President)
Dan Ulmer (Treasurer)
Shila Blend
Oliver County: Tom Kaspari, MD
Sioux County: Angela Eagle

Health Officer

Tom Kaspari, MD

Resolutions

Support for North Dakota Smoke-Free Law 
Price Increase for Tobacco Products
Fully Funded Tobacco Control Program
Resolution on Community Water Fluoridation

Assessments & Planning

The purpose of conducting a community health assessment is to describe the health of local people, identify areas for health improvement, identify use of local health care services, determine factors that contribute to health issues, identify and prioritize community needs, and help health care leaders identify potential actions to address the community’s health needs. Custer Health is required to do a community health assessment every five years in order to be eligible for accreditation. Critical Access Hospitals in the state must also conduct an assessment every three years, as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Custer Health and local hospitals identify community health needs through:

  • Community focus groups
  • Surveys
  • Interviews with community leaders
  • Health-related data

After identifying needs in the communities, stakeholders collaborated to develop community health improvement plans to address the prioritized needs determined through the assessments.

The following assessments were conducted as a collaborative effort with Custer Health and local Critical Access Hospitals:
Custer Health is part of a regional public health network with Kidder County District Health Unit and Emmons County Public Health. The following assessments were conducted as a collaborative effort through the regional public health network.

The North Dakota Department of Health conducted the following state health assessment:

Community Health Improvement Plans

Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) are community roadmaps that lay out  long-term, strategic processes addressing public health issues based on the results of the community health assessments. Community health improvement planning is a community process that involves many different community members and partners. Custer Health went through two separate processes. A process was conducted for Mercer and Oliver Counties and then for Grant, Morton, and Sioux Counties. Both CHIPs highlighted the following three priorities as current issues that need to be addressed:

  1. Obesity
  2. Mental Health--Alcohol Abuse
  3. Tobacco Use

The two reports can be viewed below:

Contact Erin Ourada with questions.

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