Public health is all around us — in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the choices we make every day. Public Health MATTERS dives into the real stories shaping our health and how communities support each other. Whether you’re health-savvy or just curious, join us for insights that connect us all. Because when we care for each other, our whole community gets stronger — and it all starts with us.
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Public health is all around us — in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the choices we make every day. Public Health MATTERS dives into the real stories shaping our health and how communities support each other. Whether you’re health-savvy or just curious, join us for insights that connect us all. Because when we care for each other, our whole community gets stronger — and it all starts with us.
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July 3, 2026
Public Health Matters Ep. 13 - Protecting North Dakota's Greatest Resource: Its People
Every day, North Dakotans head to work with one goal in mind: to make it home safely at the end of the day.<br /><br />In this episode of Public Health MATTERS, Becky sits down with Art Thompson, Director of North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI), for a conversation about workplace safety, injury prevention, and the people behind the jobs.<br /><br />Many people know WSI for workers' compensation, but their work goes far beyond responding to injuries. Art shares how WSI partners with employers, workers, healthcare providers, and communities across North Dakota to help prevent injuries before they happen and support workers when they do.<br />Becky and Art also discuss the powerful message behind North Dakota's Get Home Safe campaign and why workplace safety isn't just about policies and procedures, it's about protecting the people, families, and communities that matter most.<br /><br />Whether you work in healthcare, agriculture, construction, education, energy, or any other field, this episode is a reminder that behind every job title is a person, and someone waiting for them to come home.<br /><br />Guest Information<br />Art Thompson serves as Director of North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI), the state's sole provider and administrator of workers' compensation services. Appointed director in 2022, Art leads efforts focused on workplace safety, injury prevention, and supporting injured workers throughout their recovery journey.<br /><br />A native of Washburn, North Dakota, Art has spent much of his career working alongside North Dakota businesses and industries in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining WSI, he served as executive director of the North Dakota Concrete Council and has held leadership roles in business development, communications, and industry relations throughout the state.
June 5, 2026
Public Health Matters Ep. 12 - It's Quitting Time
In this episode of Public Health MATTERS, we’re talking about Quit Week 2026 happening June 7–13 across North Dakota and this year’s message: It’s Quitting Time.<br /><br />Becky is joined by Neil Charvat from North Dakota’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program to talk about what quitting really looks like today, from cigarettes to vaping to nicotine pouches. This conversation centers on support, not judgment and the many ways people can find help when they’re ready to make a change.<br /><br />They explore why nicotine is so addictive, how quitting looks different for everyone, and the wide range of community and public health resources available across North Dakota. From NDQuits coaching and quit aids to local public health and healthcare supports, there are people ready to meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your quit journey.<br /><br />Whether someone is ready to quit now, thinking about it, or just curious, this episode is a reminder: you are not alone, and support is available without judgment whenever you’re ready.<br /><br />GUEST INFORMATION – <br />Neil Charvat has worked in the state tobacco prevention and control program for eighteen years, twelve years as program manager. As a former tobacco user North Dakota native, Neil is motivated to help provide people with nicotine addiction treatment resources and prevent youth tobacco and nicotine initiation.<br /><br />RESOURCES<br />Websites <br />NDQuits phone and web resources. <br />Phone: 800-Quit-Now or web: <a href="https://hhs.nd.gov/health/ndquits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hhs.nd.gov/health/ndquits</a> <br />
May 1, 2026
Public Health Matters Ep. 11 - Take Care of Yourself: Because You Matter Too
Moms are often the ones caring for everyone else—but who’s taking care of them? In this episode of Public Health MATTERS, we’re talking about why self-care isn’t selfish…it’s essential. <br /><br />Becky is joined by nurses and Women’s Way Coordinators Kjersti Hintz and Jade Gross to explore the “default caregiver” role, the mental load many women carry, and how small, realistic self-care moments can make a big impact. They also dive into prevention, the importance of screenings, and how programs like Women’s Way help connect women to the care they need.<br /><br />This Mother’s Day, it’s a reminder to slow down, check in with yourself, and prioritize your health because you matter too.<br /> <br />GUEST INFORMATION – <br />Kjersti Hintz has been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. She currently serves as the Case Management Coordinator at Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and is the Women’s Way Coordinator for the Bismarck and Minot regions. <br /><br />Jade Gross has been a registered nurse for 24 years. She is the Western Plains Public Health Women’s Way Coordinator, serving Morton, Sioux, Grant, McLean, Mercer, Mountrail and Oliver counties.<br /><br />Kjersti and Jade are passionate about helping communities stay healthy…working to improve access to care, promoting early cancer detection, connecting women with services and making sure people have the resources they need to thrive.<br /><br />RESOURCES<br /><br />Websites <br /><a href="https://hhs.nd.gov/health/women/womens-way" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">hhs.nd.gov/health/women/womens-way</a> <br /><a href="https://bismarcknd.gov/363/Womens-Way" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bismarcknd.gov/363/Womens-Way </a><br /><a href="https://westernplainsph.org/womens-way" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">westernplainsph.org/womens-way</a><br /><br />Facebook <br /><a href="https://facebook.com/northdakotawomensway" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/northdakotawomensway</a> <br /><a href="https://facebook.com/BBPublicHealth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/BBPublicHealth</a> <br /><a href="https://facebook.com/westernplainsph" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/westernplainsph</a> <br />
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