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Parents warned not to rush the transition from booster seats
Monday, September 19, 2022
Categories: Children and familiesDuring National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 18-24, 2022, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in partnership with Vision Zero warns parents and caregivers not to transition their children from a belt positioning booster seat to only a seat belt too early. Children who use a belt positioning booster seat in the back seat of the car are 45% less likely to be injured in a crash than children who use only a seat belt.
Warning issued about potential rabies exposure - updated September 16
Friday, September 16, 2022 at 07:00 pm
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) was notified on September 16, 2022, that the raccoon identified in connection with the incident at the Maddock Bar tested negative for rabies.
HHS issued a statement on September 13 regarding the situation, as at that time the whereabouts of the raccoon were still being determined.
Both the original story and the update are available in this post.
State agencies encourage safety around live poultry to avoid illness
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) encourage people who come into contact with live poultry to take precautions to avoid illness. Contact with live poultry or their environments can be a source of germs such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, and E. coli. There is also a potential for infection with avian Influenza A virus.
HHS raises awareness about programs and services that support North Dakotans in recovery
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Categories: Behavioral HealthGov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed September as Recovery Month in North Dakota.
This month, North Dakota’s Health and Human Services agency’s Behavioral Health Division wants to raise awareness about programs and services that can support people in recovery, celebrate North Dakotans and their family members in recovery and recognize the dedicated individuals who provide the prevention, treatment and recovery support services that make recovery possible.
Burgum, Sanford unveil child care proposal to support working families, address workforce challenges
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Categories: Children and familiesGov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford were joined by state legislators today at a press conference in Fargo to announce a framework for legislation to address the availability, affordability and quality of child care services in North Dakota, which continues to be a major barrier to workforce participation.
Health and Human Services receives federal grant to expand behavioral health services for children and youth
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 03:00 pm
Categories: Behavioral HealthNorth Dakota’s Health and Human Services agency’s (HHS) Behavioral Health Division has been awarded a four-year System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Grant by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to enhance mental health outcomes for children and youth, birth through age 21.
HHS hosts stakeholder meetings Sept. 14 and 21 to gather input on recommendations in recent behavioral health consultant’s report
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 12:45 pm
North Dakota’s Health and Human Services (HHS) agency is hosting two in-person and two virtual stakeholder meetings Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Wednesday, Sept. 21 to gather public feedback on several recommendations outlined in the recent Renee Schulte Consulting final report.
HHS hosts Sept. 15 discussion and listening session on ND’s progress implementing Department of Justice Settlement Agreement expanding long-term care options
Thursday, September 8, 2022
North Dakota’s Health and Human Services (HHS) agency is inviting older adults, adults with physical disabilities and others to a discussion and listening session on Thursday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. CT, focusing on the state’s progress expanding access to in-home and community-based long-term support services.
Increase of West Nile Virus cases reported in North Dakota
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Categories: Public HealthThe 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.