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North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to provide training in the newly updated American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria to North Dakota behavioral health professionals. The ASAM Criteria are the most widely used clinical standards for identifying the treatment needs of patient with addiction and co-occurring conditions in the nation. The HHS training initiative, which began in July, aims to enhance the knowledge and expertise of professionals treating substance use disorder and mental health conditions across the state. It has been met with overwhelming demand, prompting the addition of several new training sessions through August.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), together with North Dakota’s Gateway to Science, Bismarck State College and other community partners have organized two family-friendly, health promotion events that are occurring in the Bismarck area this weekend. The Step into Health Walk is Aug. 9, and the second annual Gateway to Health event is Aug. 10 in Bismarck.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced awardees for the Statewide Health Strategies Grant funding to 23 projects across the state with the goal of building North Dakota’s capacity to become the healthiest state in the nation.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) warns people about recalled Diamond Shruumz^TM products, advising North Dakotans they should not eat, sell, or serve the products. On June 28, the FDA announced a company recall involving Prophet Premium Blends Diamond Shruumz^TM chocolate bars, cones, gummies and related products, however, many stores that sell these items are not licensed and regulated by the state. Products may still be available to buy online and through retailers that sell hemp-derived and smoking and vaping products.

Summer activities such as camping, swimming and sports are in full swing in North Dakota. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is sharing tips and reminders to help North Dakotans enjoy summer in a healthy and safe way.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has completed the state's application for the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds that support preventive and primary care health services for women and children for the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2024, and ending Sept. 30, 2025. HHS is inviting public comment on the application now through July 12.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins local public health partners, other health organizations, businesses, families and individuals in recognizing National Men’s Health Week. The national campaign aims to promote awareness, prevention, education and family involvement for the health and well-being of men. This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Men’s Health Week, which is celebrated June 10-16.

Income eligibility guidelines for the North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, have increased based on changes in the federal poverty levels.

The month of May brought rain showers and rising temperatures to North Dakota, creating an environment for mosquito populations to increase. Since mosquito season has arrived, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting West Nile virus (West Nile), a mosquito-borne disease, and best practices in preventing the virus.

SNAP processing hits significant milestone

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), along with its human service zone partners, has completed the 13-month federal initiative to determine eligibility for North Dakota Medicaid members whose coverage was temporarily extended due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.