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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HHS schedules stakeholder meeting on disability support services for October 7
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting residents to a quarterly stakeholder meeting on October 7, from 10 a.m. to noon Central Time, to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at supporting individuals with physical disabilities who wish...
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Parents Lead releases suicide prevention toolkit for North Dakota schools
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota.
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HHS partners with Providence House Minot on addiction treatment for pregnant and parenting women
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has entered into a partnership with Providence House Minot to expand residential addiction treatment services for pregnant and parenting women statewide.
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North Dakota HHS emphasizes connection during Suicide Prevention Month
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking part in Suicide Prevention Month this September, aiming to raise awareness about suicide, reduce stigma, and strengthen support for those facing behavioral health challenges across the state....
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North Dakota expands Best in Class early childhood program with new funding
North Dakota’s Best in Class program, which supports early childhood education for children in the year before kindergarten, is marking its fifth anniversary with expanded funding and participation.
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North Dakota marks International Overdose Awareness Day with focus on prevention and support
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining communities across the state and worldwide in marking International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31.
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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 seeks feedback on Medicaid waiver expansion for disability services
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting public input on an amendment to the state's Medicaid Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)...
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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.