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.
Cass County Reports Confirmed Measles Case
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Cass County. This is the first case reported in Cass County in 2026.
HHS Broadens Access to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Via Telehealth Services
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) FamilyFirst Services now offers Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) through telehealth by an approved provider to eligible families.
Sanford Health in Minot Adds Two Familiar Providers to Its Family Medicine Team
Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its family medicine team with two new familiar faces at the Sanford Northwest Clinic.
Women Urged to Make Their Health and Well-Being a Priority
May 10-16, which overlaps Mother’s Day, is recognized as National Women’s Health Week. This year, the federal Office of Women’s Health and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are promoting the theme: “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” and focusing attention on prevention and early detection of women’s health issues, chronic diseases and science-based care.
HHS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month and Highlights Community Support for Children and Families
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is recognizing May as Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to highlight the resilience of children involved in the state’s foster care system and the dedication of those who support them. Read the Foster Care Awareness Month proclamation.
Outstanding NRC Patient Experience Scores Rank Sanford Bismarck Therapy Team Among Nation’s Best
The therapy team at Sanford Health in Bismarck has received exceptional 2025 year‑end patient experience results from the National Research Corporation (NRC), demonstrating national‑leading performance and an unwavering commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.
Preventing Ticks and Tickborne Diseases This Spring and Summer
Spring showers and warmer temperatures may bring flowers, but they also bring out ticks. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages individuals to be aware of ticks, the diseases they carry, such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, alpha-gal syndrome and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and to take precautions.
HHS Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month and Encourages Small Steps to Support Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting the importance of mental health, while encouraging individuals to take small, manageable steps to support their overall well-being.
Single Measles Case Reported in Dunn County
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed case of measles in Dunn County. This is the first measles case reported in Dunn County. The individual acquired measles out of state.