There over 100 uncontacted tribes in S America & all live in the Amazon except one: the uncontacted Ayoreo in Paraguay. They’re living in an ever-shrinking island of forest. Their contacted relatives & Survival are fighting to protect their land to stop them being wiped out.

Everyone 12 years and older is now eligible to get a #COVID19 vaccine. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic. Getting your child or teen vaccinated can bring you one step closer to enjoying the activities they miss. More: bit.ly/3uFSUUu.

Today is #InternationalWidowsDay; losing someone is a devastating moment in one's life, but there are many resources out there to help. As members of the community, we are here to support and uplift you or your loved ones. You are not alone.

“I think celebrities speaking up saves lives. Normalizing mental health experiences, diagnoses, therapy and medications makes it SO much easier for someone to know they aren't alone.” bit.ly/3d7gF14

June is #NationalSafetyMonth; there are many aspects to a job where it is needed to be watchful of your surroundings. It is also important to culture inviting and understanding workspaces as well. Let's help our fellow co-workers remain safe and accepted at their jobs.

Today is #InternationalDayAgainstDrugAbuse and illicit trafficking. It reminds us that there are those in our community that need additional help overcoming that part of their life, especially if they can't see a future without it. Let's keep our arms and hearts open for them.

June 26th is also #InternationalDayinSupportofVictimsofTorture. There are those in our community that have gone through so much in their life, or they may be suffering right now. Let's keep our arms open and help those that need it, doing what we can for them.

On June 26th, 2015 same-sex marriage was legalized. Today is the 6th anniversary! Let's celebrate #marriageequality!!

#PTSD is still a difficult topic for many to speak out about. Those that suffer, battle in silence. There are resources in our community to help anyone struggling with PTSD. Call 701-757-2100 for assistance. Let's protect our loved ones from any form of mental health concerns.

June is #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth. Let's take the time to celebrate their culture and honor what they have offered in making America what it is today. Even Founding Father Alexander Hamilton was Caribbean. Let's honor this culture year-round and not just in June!

It's a constant battle to keep our Oceans clean. This past week has been #CleanBeachesWeek, but that doesn't mean that we should stop there. Let's make it our mission to keep plastic and garbage off our beaches. It doesn't just affect the animals, but us as too!

Today is #NationalKittenDay! To celebrate, you can help volunteer at your local shelter, adopt a kitten, or even foster one. These little bundles of love need all the care we can give them. So if you have a kitten of your very own, make sure to give them extra snuggles today!

July is #SocialWellnessMonth and it's all about helping those that are struggling to quit tobacco, but also celebrates those that have succeeded. The EX community is a group of individuals geared towards helping others quit. Let's stay healthy! excommunity.becomeanex.org

July 18th is #NelsonMandelaDay and the theme is "Take action, inspire change". We as a community must come together in order to create a better and safer world. A healthy and peaceful world comes about by our goodwill and helpful personalities. Let's work together!

"It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build. #NelsonMandelaDay

To celebrate #NelsonMandelaDay Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, made a speech to honor the life's work of Mandela. Watch it below! un.org/en/events/mand…

If you are having difficulty quitting tobacco products, there are many resources within our community geared towards helping. The EX site has group discussions, daily pledges, and suggestions on where to go for support. Anyone can join! excommunity.becomeanex.org

Quitting is hard, but our community is always here to help. We at Spectra Health have a dedicated team of treatment specialists that will support your journey. Just call us at 701-757-2100 to set up an appointment today! or join the excommunity.becomeanex.org for additional support.

Thursday 9/2 all Spectra Health facilities will be closed for the day. We will resume business the following day, Friday the 3rd. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the understanding. Thank you for supporting us!

11/7-11/13 is National Nurse Practitioner Week! Let us all honor the great work that our providers do here at Spectra Health and around the world. #NPWeek