Programs and Initiatives

What is Health Equity?

Health equity allows everyone to receive the highest level of health care that meets their needs. Watch the video to learn the difference between equity and equality.

Health Equity Ambassador Program (HEAP)

The Community Engagement Unit is collaborating with North Dakota State and Tribal Colleges and Universities to launch the Health Equity Ambassador Program (HEAP). This initiative trains and empowers students to serve as public health leaders, fostering health equity and positive behavior change through peer influence. Student ambassadors will play a critical role in promoting public health knowledge, addressing community health concerns, and organizing impactful events on their campuses and within their communities.

Click the button below to learn more or to explore starting a HEAP program on your own campus!

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Gateway To Health Initiative

The Gateway to Health Initiative evolved from the Youth Advisory Board's Gateway to Health event held annually in Bismarck. The event was created to connect members of the Bismarck-Mandan Communities with resources available to them in a fun and positive environment to promote community connections after the pandemic. 

The Gateway to Health Initiative is dedicated to connecting North Dakotans with a wide range of resources and opportunities to enhance their overall well-being. Through engaging and accessible environments, Gateway to Health is working towards the vision of all North Dakotans being informed about the local, state, and nationwide resources and opportunities available to them and having the knowledge and means to access these resources that influence their overall health and wellbeing where they live, work, play and age.