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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.
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.
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:45 am
Categories: Public HealthThe 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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00 am
Registration is open for the 5th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for October 20-23, at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream.
The conference offers behavioral health and child welfare professionals across North Dakota an opportunity to connect, learn, network and share best practices — both in person and virtually.
Preconference sessions will be held Oct. 20, while the main conference begins the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is bringing a strong presence to the 2025 North Dakota State Fair in Minot, offering fairgoers access to valuable health information, wellness resources and opportunities to connect with health and human services experts.
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 02:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations across the state. Funding will support projects that implement evidence-based strategies focused on higher risk populations and emphasize life skills development, resilience-building, and social connectedness.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 01:35 pm
North Dakotans who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to power outages or storm damage from the June 20 severe weather event now have additional time to request replacement benefits.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), has approved North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) request for a disaster waiver, extending the application deadline to July 21, 2025.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 01:00 pm
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has completed the state's application for Federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant supporting the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents for the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026. The application is now available for public comment until July 17, 2025.