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Categories: Behavioral Health, Public Health
As North Dakotans prepare to gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages everyone to take simple steps to support the health and well-being of themselves and loved ones. From food safety and illness prevention to mental health, physical activity and recovery support, small actions can help make the holiday safe, meaningful and connected for all.
Categories: Economic Assistance
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit in response to the program’s continuation after the 2025 government shutdown concluded on Nov. 13. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on Nov. 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Households that did not receive any benefit on Nov. 7 will receive their full November issuance.
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that in accordance with federal court orders related to the 2025 federal government shutdown, some North Dakotans can expect to receive a partial November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit on as early as Nov. 7.
Categories: Behavioral Health
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that the state’s regional human service centers have officially been renamed Behavioral Health Clinics as part of a statewide effort to better reflect the behavioral health services provided across North Dakota.
Categories: Medical Services Division
Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The application outlines how the state will invest more than $500 million over five years to strengthen rural health care by improving access, quality and outcomes for North Dakotans in rural communities.
Categories: Children and families
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and families
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized the first-ever recipients of awards celebrating outstanding contributions to behavioral health and child welfare. The awards were presented during the fifth annual Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference, held Oct. 20–23, at the Bismarck Event Center.
Categories: Public Health
Lead is a toxic metal found in the environment and in homes. Even in small amounts, lead is harmful to young children and pregnant women.
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 19-25, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and some local public health partners are raising awareness about lead and sharing information about ways to prevent and address lead exposure and poisoning.
Categories: Public Health
On National Mammography Day this Oct. 17, a breast cancer survivor has joined North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way in reminding women that mammograms are key to early detection, which saves lives.
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and families
Registration is still open for the fifth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Oct. 20-23, at the Bismarck Event Center. The conference will also be available via online livestream.
The conference brings together behavioral health and child welfare professionals from across the state to connect, learn, share best practices and engage in professional development. Behavioral health advocates, service providers, child welfare professionals, business and community leaders, faith-based organizations, first responders, law enforcement and tribal representatives are encouraged to attend.