Journaling can be an artistic expression of the garden as well as a scientific one. Instead of recording the insects that visit your garden and the height of plants, try taking leaf rubbings of plants with interesting leaves, or looking at the blooms and recording all the colors that can be How did your garden season go? This found in the garden.

Diabetes The saying goes, 'newer isn’t always better,' and while I typically tend to agree with that, newer might be better when it comes to glucose monitoring technology. In recent years we have seen rapid development and uptake of new types of glucometers, leaving fewer and fewer patients with diabetes using the old standby fingerstick method of blood sugar monitoring.

“Doc, my right hip has been bothering me. Do you think I need a new hip?” said the patient.

“Do you want a brownie with or without nuts?” the server asked as she brought a tray of treats to our table. I observed my companions to see who liked nuts in their brownies. I think about half wanted the added crunch. This was not a scientific experiment. I was just curious.I was happy to get a nut-free brownie.

It’s October and the spooky season is upon us. Yards are decorated, kids are figuring out their costumes and it’s all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice is in full swing. Here in Bismarck, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is already half-way through its season and pumpkins are getting many makeovers in homes.

Langdon Prairie Health is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Walhalla Clinic, a cornerstone of healthcare in Pembina County since its opening in 1994. For three decades, the Walhalla Clinic has provided compassionate and comprehensive care to the local community, staying true to its mission of ensuring access to high-quality healthcare in rural areas. This milestone anniversary comes with the exciting news of a new addition to the Langdon Prairie Health family: Nicole Bettendorf, PAC, who joins the clinic as its newest provider. Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to the role, continuing the clinic's legacy of delivering top-tier medical services to the residents of Pembina County. Her commitment to patient-centered care aligns with the values that have made the Walhalla Clinic a trusted institution for three decades.

Grafton, ND – The Red River Regional Council is pleased to announce the inaugural “State of Region 4” event, taking place on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 4:00 p.m. at the Minto Community Center and is open to the public while requesting RSVPs. This important gathering will focus on the growth opportunities and investment needs in northeast North Dakota, emphasizing the unique perspectives of rural and small-town communities.

Katie Henry, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County, Family and Community Wellness Agent I saw a great post on Facebook this morning from one of my friends saying they have been cancer free for 5 years now. It was a positive and exciting post to see. I also have a former colleague who told me that she can go less frequently for her cancer check-ups because she has been cancer free for long enough that the odds have gotten smaller and smaller that it will come back. Another friend of mine told me that if she hadn’t gone in for her regular mammogram, her cancer would not have been found until it was too late. Since she went in, they caught it early, and she had minimal intervention to get herself cancer free. These stories are each unique to the individual, but they are not the only stories of survival we hear about. We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month. This is a reminder to get your mammogram and complete monthly breast self-exams!

BISMARCK, N.D. - Today, nearly 650 North Dakotans provide kinship care to more than 1,170 children who cannot remain in their homes safely.

Greetings! So, I have some good news and some bad news… let me start with the bad news. I don’t have a full article to share with all of you this week. Thankfully, it’s not because my daughter’s bull, Rocky, got out again. This time it’s much more exciting.