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Start Moving. Stay Healthy.
ND Moves Together is a statewide initiative that offers simple ways to add more physical activity, eat better and feel your best.
Why This Matters
Let's make North Dakota healthy again.
Chronic diseases linked to low physical activity and poor nutrition are rising—especially in rural areas. Nearly two-thirds of residents do not get enough daily movement, contributing to high rates of obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
North Dakota Key Health Stats
For Community Partners & Providers
Schools, healthcare teams, employers, childcares, parks & recreation, and community leaders.
Find implementation tools, trainings, and community resources.
Button: Visit the Partner Page ›
For North Dakotans & Families
Want to feel better, get healthier, and add more movement into daily life?
Find tips, challenges, programs, outdoor opportunities, and simple ways to start moving.
Button: Visit the Get Healthy Page ›
Prevent chronic disease. Make active living the easy choice.
Obesity and inactivity: A growing threat to health
71% of North Dakota's adults are overweight or obese.
Top causes of death in ND:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
Learn how to improve weight and get active >
Screen time: Reclaim movement, connection and focus
Screen time spike:
- 77.2% of students report 3+ hours of daily sreen time
Activity gaps:
- Just over half of students meet physical activity guidelines
- Rural vs. urban access to activities
Focus on Health & Wellness
Wellness and walking links
Healthy habits that cut chronic disease:
- Avoid tobacco
- Be active
- Eat nutritious diet
Five-Year Workplan
Read more about the full five-year plan >
Pillar Strategies
Pillar Strategies
Expected Impact
ND Moves Together will help create:
- More dally activity across all ages
- Stronger rural communities with more active living options
- Lower rates of chronic disease statewide
Together, we move farther.
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Obesity and inactivity: A growing threat to health
71% of North Dakota's adults are overweight or obese.
Top causes of death in ND:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
Learn how to improve weight and get active >
Screen time: Reclaim movement, connection and focus
Screen time spike:
- 77.2% of students report 3+ hours of daily sreen time
Activity gaps:
- Just over half of students meet physical activity guidelines
- Rural vs. urban access to activities
Focus on Health & Wellness
Wellness and walking links
Healthy habits that cut chronic disease:
- Avoid tobacco
- Be active
- Eat nutritious diet
How to Access Services
If hospitalization may be needed, initial contact should be made via the appropriate regional human service center. Behavioral health professionals from the regional human service centers will refer an individual to the State Hospital for specialized inpatient services if the individual meets the criteria for severity of illness and intensity of service need.
Cost for Services
The North Dakota Legislature requires that the State Hospital provides for a portion of its allocated budget by collecting payment for services it provides. The cost of treatment is based on a daily rate that varies depending on the intensity of services required.
Like other hospitals, the State Hospital submits claims to patients' insurance companies, and also receives Medicaid funding for patients younger than 21 years of age or older than 65 years of age.
A sliding fee scale is available for individuals who do not have the resources to pay for their treatment. Hospital staff will work with patients and explain how the sliding fee scale works.
Expected Impact
ND Moves Together will help create:
- More dally activity across all ages
- Stronger rural communities with more active living options
- Lower rates of chronic disease statewide
Contact Information
Dr. Ed Yabut, M.D.
Medical Director
Phone: (701) 253-3650
Email: eyabut@nd.gov
Aaron Olson
Superintendent
Phone: (701) 253-3650
Email: olsonaaron@nd.gov
General Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- State Hospital Client Handbook - Adult Psychiatric Services (Revised 2024)
- Field Services Client Handbook (State Hospital, Regional Human Service Centers, and Life Skills & Transition Center clients' handbook)