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Lead is a toxic metal found in the environment and in homes. Even in small amounts, lead is harmful to young children and pregnant women.

During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 19-25, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and some local public health partners are raising awareness about lead and sharing information about ways to prevent and address lead exposure and poisoning.

Registration is still open for the fifth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Oct. 20-23, at the Bismarck Event Center. The conference will also be available via online livestream.  

The conference brings together behavioral health and child welfare professionals from across the state to connect, learn, share best practices and engage in professional development. Behavioral health advocates, service providers, child welfare professionals, business and community leaders, faith-based organizations, first responders, law enforcement and tribal representatives are encouraged to attend.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification application is now available online marking an important step in strengthening the state’s health workforce and improving access to care and support.

October is recognized nationwide as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and inspire action to stop bullying in all its forms. Parents Lead, administered through North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), is encouraging families, schools and communities to come together to promote kindness, connection and respect. 

Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, state legislators and representatives from North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) visited Best in Class programs on Monday to observe how they promote quality early learning experiences for children in the year before kindergarten. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to join partners across the state and nation in recognizing October as Substance Use Prevention Month as declared by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. View proclamation. 

In response to the federal government shutdown, North Dakota Health and Human Services issued a statement today in regards to the status of mandatory entitlement programs it administers.

Each October, Foster Youth Voice Month is observed nationwide to amplify the voices of young people with foster care experience. This month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) highlights the importance of giving older children in foster care a say in decisions about their lives and driving positive change in the child welfare system.

During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21–27, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with Vision Zero, reminds caregivers with young children to safely buckle children in vehicles.