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Increase of West Nile Virus cases reported in North Dakota

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Categories: Public Health

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has seen a rise in reported West Nile virus (WNV) cases in recent weeks. State health officials are reminding people to continue taking precautions against mosquito bites that can cause WNV infection.


Youthworks facility in Minot joins list of certified youth shelter care sites

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

North Dakota’s Health and Human Services (HHS) agency announced that the Youthworks facility in Minot has become certified to provide temporary shelter for children ages 10-17 to help prevent foster care placements. Certification means the facility can receive state funding.


HHS releases statement on bivalent COVID-19 vaccines

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the recommendation from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of two newly available bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for use as a single-dose booster in individuals 12 years and older.


Health and Human Services encourages North Dakotans to learn how to support others during National Suicide Prevention Week

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 4-10. The Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division wants to remind North Dakotans about available resources that can help someone who might be struggling with a behavioral health concern and to encourage people to have authentic, caring conversations about suicide and mental health.


Burgum: Health, Human Services now united as one department to serve North Dakota citizens

Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 10:00 am

Gov. Doug Burgum announced that the integration of North Dakota’s Department of Health and Department of Human Services into one Health and Human Services (HHS) agency is effective today, Sept. 1, 2022.

The agency will be led by HHS Commissioner Chris Jones. State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi will provide vision, leadership and consultation on state health priorities.

“North Dakota’s Department of Health and Department of Human Services have a long history of working together to serve North Dakotans,” Burgum said. “Today the two departments have officially integrated into one agency, and we are deeply grateful for the hard work so many team members have invested in this effort. As a unified health and human services team, HHS has the opportunity to transform the citizen experience and help North Dakota become the healthiest state in the nation.”


Agencies team up to raise awareness about drug overdoses and share prevention resources that can save lives

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 09:00 am

Wednesday, Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. The North Dakota Department of Health, North Dakota Highway Patrol and North Dakota Department of Human Services are remembering people lost to drug overdoses and their family members and raising awareness about available prevention resources that can help save North Dakotans’ lives.


NDDoH encourages COVID-19 booster vaccines for all eligible adults

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11:00 pm

Categories: COVID-19, Public Health

NDDoH releases statement on FDA approval, CDC recommendation of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

Friday, September 24, 2021 at 09:30 am

Categories: COVID-19, Public Health