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Monday, August 5, 2024 at 09:45 am
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), together with North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, Bismarck State College and other community partners have organized two family-friendly, health promotion events that are occurring in the Bismarck area this weekend. The Step into Health Walk is Aug. 9, and the second annual Gateway to Health event is Aug. 10 in Bismarck.
Friday, August 2, 2024 at 10:50 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Money Follows the Person program stakeholders are meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 1 - 4 p.m. CT at the North Central Human Service Center in Minot, 1015 S. Broadway, Suite 18, to review and discuss ongoing efforts to serve North Dakotans with disabilities closer to home and outside of institutional settings.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthThe North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division invites the public to its booth at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, July 19-27, to learn about Parents Lead, an evidence-based prevention program that provides parents and other adults and caregivers with tools and resources to help support the behavioral health of children. As the number one influence, parents, caregivers, and other trusted adults play a critical role in supporting the behavioral health of children.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that families have until August 30 to apply for help with the cost of food during the summer through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks.
Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will be announcing Jasmin Child Care and Preschool in Fargo as the first participant of the Non-Traditional Hour Child Care pilot program, the state’s latest effort to build public-private partnerships that can help address urgent child care needs.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) marks a significant milestone this month as it commemorates the upcoming two-year anniversary of the rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Partnering with FirstLink, North Dakota continues to expand access to critical mental health and crisis intervention services statewide.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus disease this season. The individual lives in Morton County and was hospitalized. There is risk of contracting West Nile virus anytime mosquitoes are active, so it is important to know how to avoid mosquito bites.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 09:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that child care providers and parents will begin to experience additional enhancements to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) this month.
Monday, July 8, 2024 at 08:00 am
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced awardees for the Statewide Health Strategies Grant funding to 23 projects across the state with the goal of building North Dakota’s capacity to become the healthiest state in the nation.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 11:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) warns people about recalled Diamond ShruumzTM products, advising North Dakotans they should not eat, sell, or serve the products. On June 28, the FDA announced a company recall involving Prophet Premium Blends Diamond ShruumzTM chocolate bars, cones, gummies and related products, however, many stores that sell these items are not licensed and regulated by the state. Products may still be available to buy online and through retailers that sell hemp-derived and smoking and vaping products.