HHS shares tips and resources to support healthy back-to-school routines
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:39 am
Categories: Behavioral Health, Children and families, Economic Assistance, Immunization, Medical Services Division, Public HealthAs students prepare to head back to school, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages families to support children’s well-being by focusing on healthy routines, preventive care and emotional readiness. Establishing healthy habits as summer winds down – focusing on sleep patterns, screen use, physical activity, mental health and overall wellness – can help children return to school prepared, healthy, confident and ready to learn.
HHS launches survey to gather public input on building state’s new Rural Health Transformation Program
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 09:15 am
Categories: Medical Services DivisionToday, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a request for information survey to gather public feedback on how the state could shape its new Rural Health Transformation Program to build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system.
Bismarck-Mandan families can enjoy healthy fun at Gateway to Health event on Aug. 23, at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:45 am
The third annual Gateway to Health community event, which includes activities for all ages will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Bismarck. Participants will enjoy FREE access to North Dakota’s Gateway to Science during their registered two-hour time slot, along with access to interactive booths and exhibits promoting health and well-being and offering activities, games and prizes.
North Dakota Cancer Control Plan charts course to save lives through prevention and screening and to support quality of life for those living with cancer
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and partner organizations have developed the 2025-2035 Cancer Control Plan, which is a blueprint for saving lives through prevention, screening and early intervention while promoting quality of life for North Dakotans living with cancer.
HHS seeks input on Medicaid waiver amendment; services help North Dakotans with physical disabilities live at home in their communities
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 03:30 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for in-home and community-based services. The waiver pays for services that help older adults and adults with physical disabilities who qualify for skilled nursing care to live in their own homes and communities. Comments will be accepted through Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT.
The proposed amendment includes rate increases to several in-home services and supports that were approved by North Dakota lawmakers during the 2025 legislative session. Other changes include language updates to waiver regulations and provider qualifications.
