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Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay, Immunization, Public Health
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.
The individual is currently isolating at home to avoid spreading measles to others. HHS is contacting those who may have been exposed and advising unvaccinated individuals how long to quarantine.
Measles is a contagious, viral illness that can be serious, particularly for young children and those with compromised immune systems.
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.
Categories: Behavioral Health
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) 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.
Categories: Behavioral Health
Categories: Behavioral Health
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.
Categories: Behavioral Health, Economic Assistance, Medical Services Division, Public Health
Reentering society after incarceration presents a host of challenges, from securing stable housing and employment to accessing health care and recovery resources. In North Dakota, a robust partnership between multiple state agencies and community organizations is making a tangible difference in the lives of justice-involved individuals. Through collaboration between the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), Job Service North Dakota (JSND), the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), and various community partners, providers, nonprofits and faith-based organizations, reentry efforts are more coordinated and effective than ever before.
Categories: Behavioral Health
On March 24, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) received notice that federal pandemic-era grant funding supporting behavioral health services will end effective immediately, ahead of its scheduled Sept. 30 expiration date.
The behavioral health and well-being of North Dakotans remains a top priority. HHS has notified providers who may be affected and is assessing impacts while working to ensure service continuity.
Categories: Public Health
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently completed its five-year needs assessment to identify new or emerging priorities for the maternal and child health population. New activities for the priorities will begin Oct. 1, 2025, and run until Sept. 30, 2030. HHS is inviting public comment on the draft priorities now through April 4.
Categories: Public Health
Williston area families are invited to participate in a no-cost community Gateway to Health event on Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Williston Area Recreation Center (ARC).