Have you compared plans yet? See if you can lower costs or find a plan that better suits your needs. Many people do. Even if you like your current plan, check to see if the costs or coverage are changing. There are Senior Health Insurance Counselors in your area. Call Elysa at CCCHC Hazen, 7017482256; Julie or Rhonda at CCCHC Beulah, 7018734445; Sharlene at CCCHC Killdeer, 7017645822.

The State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the Power of Rural by bringing to light the unique needs and challenges of healthcare in rural communities. Please join us in recognizing our rural healthcare staff and providers!

The 2020 Annual Meeting of the Hazen Memorial Hospital Association will be held virtually on Thursday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. This will be a business‐only meeting. Please visit smcnd.org to tune in to the webinar.

Free COVID‐19 testing will be offered on Monday, November 9, from 11 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. in the SMC Ambulance Bay. Please enter west of the Mercer County Ambulance building and drive through the SMC Ambulance Bay to be tested. Pre‐registration at testreg.nd.gov is strongly recommended to speed up your testing experience.

Have you compared plans yet? See if you can lower costs or find a plan that better suits your needs. Many people do. Even if you like your current plan, check to see if the costs or coverage are changing. There are Senior Health Insurance Counselors in your area. Call Elysa at CCCHC Hazen, 7017482256; Julie or Rhonda at CCCHC Beulah, 7018734445; Sharlene at CCCHC Killdeer, 7017645822.

Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance coverage is here—act fast! Open enrollment continues through December 15, 2020. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you with finding quality coverage at a price you can afford. Find health coverage that works for you. Call Heidi at 7018734445 for more information.

November is National Diabetes Prevention Month. Managing your diabetes includes diet, exercise, medication, and blood sugar level monitoring. Follow a healthy eating plan, including eating more fruits and vegetables and less sugar and salt. Get physically active ‐ 10 to 20 minutes a day is better than only an hour once a week. Take medicines as prescribed. Test your blood sugar regularly to understand and track how food, activity, and medicine affect your blood sugar levels.

Free COVID‐19 testing will be available on Monday, November 2, from 11 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. in the SMC Ambulance Bay. Individuals wanting testing should enter west of the Mercer County Ambulance building and drive through the SMC Ambulance Bay to be tested. Pre‐registration at testreg.nd.gov is strongly recommended to speed up your testing experience.

Have you compared plans yet? See if you can lower costs or find a plan that better suits your needs. Many people do. Even if you like your current plan, check to see if the costs or coverage are changing. There are Senior Health Insurance Counselors in your area. Call Elysa at CCCHC Hazen, 7017482256; Julie or Rhonda at CCCHC Beulah, 7018734445; Sharlene at CCCHC Killdeer, 7017645822.

Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance coverage is quickly approaching! This period runs from November 1 to December 15, 2020. Enroll or re‐enroll by December 15 for new coverage to start January 1, 2021. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you in finding quality and affordable coverage. Call Heidi at 7018734445 for more information!