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North 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:

North 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.

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.

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.  

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.

On April 7, with the support of grant funding from North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), CHI St. Alexius Health launched their Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. This program will increase access to intensive home and community-based services for children and adolescents with behavioral health conditions, such as mental health or substance use disorder, and their families.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Interim Commissioner Dirk Wilke today announced the resignation of Deputy Commissioner Sara Stolt, thanking her for six years of service to the citizens of North Dakota. Stolt’s last day will be April 30. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week, April 7-13, and recognizing the contributions of public health professionals on its team, in local public health units, and in other settings who work to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of North Dakotans in communities across the state.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is now accepting applications for grant funding made available through the state’s opioid settlement funds. These funds will support programs and initiatives that address the impact of opioid use disorder and expand access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services across North Dakota. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, April 28.