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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.  

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.

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.

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.