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Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:30 am
Summer activities such as camping, swimming and sports are in full swing in North Dakota. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is sharing tips and reminders to help North Dakotans enjoy summer in a healthy and safe way.
Friday, June 28, 2024 at 01:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has completed the state's application for the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds that support preventive and primary care health services for women and children for the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025. HHS is inviting public comment on the application now through July 12.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:30 am
Categories: Behavioral HealthRegistration is now open for the fourth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference scheduled for Sept. 16-19 at the Bismarck Event Center for behavioral health and child welfare professionals. The conference may also be attended via an online livestream. Three preconference sessions will be held Sept. 16-17 with the regular conference schedule commencing at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Monday, June 17, 2024 at 09:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services on Thursday, June 20, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually.
Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins local public health partners, other health organizations, businesses, families and individuals in recognizing National Men’s Health Week. The national campaign aims to promote awareness, prevention, education and family involvement for the health and well-being of men. This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Men’s Health Week, which is celebrated June 10-16.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 01:00 am
Income eligibility guidelines for the North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, have increased based on changes in the federal poverty levels.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 12:00 pm
The month of May brought rain showers and rising temperatures to North Dakota, creating an environment for mosquito populations to increase. Since mosquito season has arrived, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting West Nile virus (West Nile), a mosquito-borne disease, and best practices in preventing the virus.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30 am
SNAP processing hits significant milestone
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), along with its human service zone partners, has completed the 13-month federal initiative to determine eligibility for North Dakota Medicaid members whose coverage was temporarily extended due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Monday, May 20, 2024 at 09:15 am
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $3 million in matching grant funding available for the Statewide Health Strategies Grant program. The application deadline has been extended to May 31.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Announcement, Closure or DelayNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that employees of licensed child care programs in North Dakota will be able to apply to receive help with paying for child care costs for children up to 12 years of age through the Child Care Workforce Benefit beginning June 1.