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Upcoming Events
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Meeting Notice - Lake Region Human Service Center Advisory Group (May 13, 2025)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesTuesday, May 13, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CT
In-person and virtual meeting
Meeting Notice - Behavioral Health Planning Council (May 14, 2025)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 am
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, May 14, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
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Special Meeting Notice - North Dakota Environmental Health Practitioner License Board Meeting (May 14, 2025)
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, May 14, 2025
11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual meeting
Special Meeting - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Task Force (May 15, 2025)
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:00 am
Categories: Public NoticesThursday, May 15, 2025
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. CT
In-person meeting
Meeting Notice - North Central Human Service Center Advisory Council (May 19, 2025)
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, May 19, 2025
10 a.m. to noon CT
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Recent News
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Nine cases of measles in Williams County
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 06:06 pm
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Immunization, Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting five additional measles cases in Williams County, bringing the state’s total to nine cases in 2025. All newly confirmed individuals were unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. These individuals are currently isolating at home as recommended to help limit further spread.
Members of the public who were present at the following Williston location during the dates and times below may have been exposed. Those individuals are encouraged to monitor for symptoms and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop. Exposure location:
First case of measles reported in North Dakota since 2011
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Immunization, Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the state’s first case of measles since 2011. The case involves an unvaccinated child from Williams County who is believed to have contracted the illness from an out-of-state visitor.
The individual is currently isolating at home to avoid spreading measles to others. HHS is contacting those who may have been exposed and advising unvaccinated individuals how long to quarantine.
Measles is a contagious, viral illness that can be serious, particularly for young children and those with compromised immune systems.
HHS encourages North Dakotans to ‘Nurture Your Network’ during Mental Health Awareness Month
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has issued a proclamation, recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the importance of mental health while sharing resources to help North Dakotans improve their overall well-being. This year, HHS is encouraging North Dakotans to "Nurture Your Network" by strengthening relationships, checking in on loved ones, and reaching out for support when you need it.
Qualifying income levels change for HHS health programs that serve children and families
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 09:30 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services announced that public health programs that serve children and families have increased their qualifying income levels based on changes in federal poverty level guidelines, which are updated annually to reflect cost-of-living changes.
North Dakotans are encouraged to recognize the importance of supporting families during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 01:00 am
In recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and Families Flourish ND (formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota) are joining parent and family resource centers, local child welfare service providers and other partner agencies in highlighting the importance of working together in communities to serve and support children and families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.