North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
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Recent News About North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
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Emily O'Brien named deputy commissioner at North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
Emily O’Brien has been appointed as the new deputy commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), with her term set to begin on August 20, 2025.
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North Dakota HHS offers guidance for healthy back-to-school routines
As the new school year approaches, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing guidance to help families establish healthy routines for students returning to classrooms.
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North Dakota sees rise in West Nile virus cases; health officials urge precautions
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has reported an increase in West Nile virus cases across the state.
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Gateway to Health event returns August 23 with family activities at Gateway to Science
The third annual Gateway to Health event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 in Bismarck, offering families free access to North Dakota’s Gateway to Science during pre-registered two-hour sessions.
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North Dakota releases decade-long plan focused on cancer prevention and early detection
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), along with partner organizations, has released the 2025-2035 Cancer Control Plan.
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Registration opens for Behavioral Health & Children Services Conference in Bismarck
Registration is now open for the 5th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, set to take place from October 20-23 at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream.
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HHS seeks public input on Medicaid waiver amendment for disability services
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input on a draft amendment to the Medicaid waiver.
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HHS offers wellness resources at North Dakota State Fair
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will have a significant presence at the 2025 North Dakota State Fair in Minot.
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HHS awards $353K in grants for suicide prevention across North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations throughout the state.
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Deadline extended for North Dakotans to apply for replacement SNAP benefits
North Dakota residents affected by the June 20 storm have more time to apply for replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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North Dakota HHS seeks public input on Medicaid children's waivers
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to two Medicaid waivers aimed at expanding services for children.
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SNAP participants in North Dakota eligible for replacement benefits after storm-related outages
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who lost food due to power outages from recent storms may qualify for replacement benefits.
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Northwest Human Service Center closes temporarily for water main repair
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the temporary closure of the Northwest Human Service Center in Williston.
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North Dakota observes National Family Unification Month amid declining foster care entries
June marks National Family Unification Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging the essential role communities play in maintaining family unity.
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North Dakota announces recipients of latest opioid settlement fund grants
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has disclosed the recipients of the latest Opioid Settlement Fund grants.
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North Dakota HHS invites public to DOJ settlement agreement update meeting
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting residents to a quarterly update meeting on Thursday, June 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. CT.
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Measles spreads across North Dakota with new case reported in Burke County
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the first measles case in Burke County, marking it as the fourth county in North Dakota to be affected by the outbreak.
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New measles cases confirmed in Grand Forks County linked to international travel
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed two new measles cases in Grand Forks County, marking the first occurrences in this area.
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Williams County reports increase in measles cases; public urged to check vaccination status
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed five additional measles cases in Williams County, raising the total to nine cases in 2025.
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North Dakota reports the first measles case since 2011
State health officials in North Dakota have announced the state's first reported case of measles since 2011.