Monday, March 18, 2024 at 01:00 pm

Categories: Public Health

March 17-23, is nationally recognized as Poison Prevention Week. Whether it’s a question or an emergency, Poison Help can provide life-saving information when people need it most. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the risks posed by poisonous substances and precautions people can take to keep themselves and their families safe.


Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 01:45 pm

Categories: Behavioral Health

HHS wants North Dakotans to know that every story matters during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of gambling-related issues and the availability of support services. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division offers free services to those experiencing gambling challenges and their families.


Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 10:00 am

Categories: Public Health

Measles cases are increasing in the U.S. and abroad. Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 29, 2024, there have been 41 measles cases reported by 16 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.


Monday, March 4, 2024 at 07:00 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

North Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Devils Lake and the outreach office in Rolla will delay opening until 10 a.m. CT today, March 4, due to hazardous road conditions. 


Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 12:00 pm

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce Donna Aukland has been appointed as chief financial officer, effective March 1.


Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 09:30 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

UPDATE: As of 09:30 a.m. CT.  North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) offices in Fargo, Grafton, Grand Forks, Jamestown and Valley City that directly service clients will be closed today, Feb. 27 due to hazardous weather conditions. Details appear below.


Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 07:00 am

Categories: Announcement, Closure or Delay

North Dakota Health and Human Services’ (HHS) offices in Devils Lake and Jamestown and two outreach offices in Rolla and Valley City will delay opening until 10 a.m. CDT today, Feb. 27 due to hazardous road conditions. HHS offices in Fargo and Grand Forks and the outreach office in Grafton will delay opening until noon CDT today. Details appear below. 
 


Monday, February 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm

Categories: Public Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Emergency Preparedness Unit and partners are conducting a full-scale exercise on Thursday, Feb. 29, at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. The exercise will provide training for a public health and medical response event involving HHS, N.D. Department of Emergency Services, N.D. Bureau of Criminal Investigation, N.D. Parks and Recreation Department, Morton County Sheriff’s Office, Morton County Emergency Management and other public health partners and aims to demonstrate the ability to conduct large-scale response and recovery operations.  


Monday, February 26, 2024 at 09:00 am

Categories: Medical Services Division

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has received final approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand access and add services to the state’s Medicaid autism spectrum disorder (ASD) waiver. The waiver provides services to eligible children and supports parents in their efforts to maximize their child’s development, while also preventing out-of-home placements.  


Friday, February 23, 2024 at 08:00 am

Categories: Behavioral Health

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health Division announced that Children’s Behavioral Health Service Grants are available through the System of Care initiative. The funding opportunity aims to support the development and implementation of community-based, youth and family driven, and culturally responsive services and supports for children, adolescents, and young adults with behavioral health conditions and their families. The System of Care grant initiative is prioritizing the implementation of intensive home and community-based services, including, intensive day treatment, care coordination, crisis services, and peer support.