North Dakota SUD Voucher Program Marks a Decade of Recovery Access
For the past 10 years, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has helped thousands of North Dakotans take the first step toward recovery through its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Voucher program, which helps remove one of the biggest barriers to treatment: the ability to pay for care.
Sanford Health Hosts Free Safe Kids Safety Day in Bismarck July 29
Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds.
Registration Opens for 2026 North Dakota Caregiver Summit in Bismarck
Registration is now open for the 2026 Caring for the Caregiver – Caregiver Summit, scheduled for Aug. 20 and offering options to attend in person at the Health Response and Licensure Building in Bismarck, virtually or at a local watch party.
Sanford Bismarck Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Bismarck is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-27 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.
North Dakota Launches Electronic Medical Record Funding to Strengthen Rural Health Care
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new funding opportunity to help rural health care providers strengthen and modernize electronic medical record systems to better address the medical and behavioral health needs of North Dakotans and improve outcomes for the individuals they serve.
North Dakota Opens Wellness Equipment Funding Opportunity for Rural Hospitals
From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Named Among America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in 2026
The Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Bismarck hospital was ranked 151st in Cardiac Care.
Sanford Health in Minot Expands Family Medicine Team With New Providers
Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic.
$400,000 in Grants Available to Strengthen North Dakota Families
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that $400,000 of FamilyFirst Services Training and Implementation Grant funds are available for agencies and professionals to complete training and provide approved, evidence-based FamilyFirst prevention services. Grant applications are open now and will be accepted through March 1, 2027, or until all funds are allocated.
Amy Wynkoop Joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck for Behavioral Health
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Amy Wynkoop, a licensed professional clinical counselor in behavioral health.
North Dakota Launches Funding to Bring Breast Cancer Screenings Closer to Home
To help more women access lifesaving breast cancer screenings closer to home, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new $1.5 million funding opportunity to support a mobile mammography unit serving rural and underserved communities in western North Dakota. For many women in western North Dakota, getting a mammogram means taking time off work, arranging transportation and traveling long distances. The funding opportunity is designed to help reduce those barriers by bringing mammography services directly into communities.
West Nile Virus: Mosquito Bite Prevention Is Best Defense
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds people that preventing mosquito bites is the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus. Although no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported to HHS so far this year, there is a risk of contracting the disease anytime mosquitoes are active.
Great Plains Restorative Services Joins Sanford Health Equip in Bismarck
Sanford Health Equip has expanded its footprint in western North Dakota with the addition of Great Plains Restorative Services, a trusted home medical equipment provider serving Bismarck, Dickinson and surrounding rural communities. This transition enhances access to essential home medical equipment and services, helping more patients receive the support they need to live safely and independently.
North Dakota Announces $40 Million Grant Program to Strengthen Rural Hospital Care Close to Home
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new $40 million funding opportunity designed to help rural hospitals upgrade clinical equipment, strengthen emergency and specialty care services, and keep more healthcare close to home for North Dakotans.
Sanford Bismarck Introduces Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic for Long-Term Recovery Support
Sanford Bismarck is working to expand access to specialized stroke recovery services through its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, launched in February 2026 at the Sanford Northern Sky Clinic in Bismarck. The Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is part of Sanford Health’s commitment to improving long-term outcomes for stroke patients through coordinated, expert-driven care that supports recovery at every stage. Bismarck.
Pediatrics Open House Planned by Essentia Health in Bismarck
Choosing a provider for your baby is an important decision, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Sanford Health Offering Sports Physical Events in Bismarck and Mandan for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-27 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.
Sanford Bismarck Hosting Doc Talk on Relief Options for Foot and Ankle Pain
An expert from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk next week on foot and ankle pain, heel pain and toe arthritis.
Sanford Bismarck Earns ACC HeartCARE Center Designation for Excellence in Cardiac Care
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Sanford Bismarck for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Sanford Bismarck was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in April based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
North Dakota Introduces Rural Suicide Prevention Initiative for Health Care Provider Support and Training
North Dakota is launching a new rural healthcare suicide prevention initiative aimed at strengthening follow-up care and closing critical gaps after suicide risk is identified. The effort follows recommendations from the North Dakota Suicide Fatality Review Commission and supports the Zero Suicide framework across rural and tribal healthcare systems.