First District Health Unit provides public health services to seven counties in north central North Dakota. Offices are located in Bottineau County, Burke County, McHenry County, McLean County, Renville County, Sheridan County, and Ward County.

The mission of public health is to make a positive impact on the health and welfare of the community through service, education, prevention, and collaborative activities. Our vision is for healthy people in healthy communities.

First District Health Unit offers services that include child health and nutrition, STD (sexually transmitted diseases) & AIDS/HIV testing, family planning, child and adult immunizations, foot care, women's health, child car seats, tobacco prevention and more.

The environmental health division in the Minot office serves the entire seven county area for restaurant licensing and inspection, water testing, sewer permits, and more.