The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on May 28 the award of more than $4 million for various programs and initiatives across North Dakota.
According to the announcement, Spectra Health in Devils Lake will receive $1,924,581 through the Health Center Program to support comprehensive primary and preventive care. Northland Community Health Center in Turtle Lake will receive $1,801,915 through the same program for similar services. Coal Country Community Health Center is set to receive $300,000 to address and support healthcare needs within its community.
Minot State University has been awarded $156,463 to support efforts in identifying children who are deaf or hard of hearing and connecting them with necessary resources. The Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency will receive $26,456 for Head Start and Early Head Start projects. TGU School District #60 is also receiving $17,332 for Head Start projects.
Senator Kevin Cramer assists North Dakotans with federal agencies to resolve issues and provide information, according to the official website. Cramer served three terms as North Dakota’s at-large representative in the U.S. House before joining the Senate. He grew up in Kindred, North Dakota; earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia College and a master’s degree in management from the University of Mary; serves on Senate committees for Environment and Public Works, Veterans’ Affairs, and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; and together with his wife Kris raised five children and have eight grandchildren—all according to the official website.
