Protect Children From Being Left Behind In Vehicles During Extreme Heat
The onset of another heat wave combined with the death of child left in a vehicle in Omaha last week underscores the importance of taking action to prevent the same thing from happening again.
UnityPoint Health Now Offers Virtual Care Options For Children In Iowa
As a leader in innovative care options in Iowa, UnityPoint Health has expanded its virtual care offerings to pediatric patients across the state.
Application For Maternal Child Health Block Grant Funds Available For Public Comment
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting the public to comment on the state's application for Federal Title V Block Grant funds that support preventive and primary care health services for women and children for the next federal fiscal year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30, 2024).
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation Unveils Two New Pediatric Themed Rooms With Local Businesses
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation celebrated the continuation and expansion of the Themed Pediatric Patient Room Project, which has been successfully bringing joy, comfort and healing to Siouxland pediatric patients since its inception in 2015.
Health and Human Services seeks comments on renewal of the Medicaid autism spectrum disorder waiver
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, providers and other interested stakeholders are invited to provide public comments on the proposed renewal of the Medicaid autism spectrum disorder waiver.
Nebraska Early Dental Health Starter Kit Educational Program
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness in the United States.
Health And Human Services Seeks Comments On Amendment To Medicaid Waiver For Medically Fragile Children
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Medical Services Division is seeking public comment on an amendment of its Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for medically fragile children.
Food Assistance Program To Benefit About 45,000 North Dakota Children
North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and North Dakota Health and Human Services Commissioner Chris Jones announced that about 45,000 North Dakota children will be able to receive food assistance this summer.
National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program Recognizes Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Bronze Level,” for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.
Parents Are Reminded To Make Sure Children Are Ready For The 2023-24 School Year With Immunizations
As another school year wraps up and families are planning for summer, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children are current on immunization
Department Of Health And Human Services To Distribute P-EBT Benefits This Week
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS), Economic Assistance (EA) will be issuing Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to Nebraska households with school-age children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals and children in child care during the 2022-2023 school year period.
Celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to recognize May 11, 2023, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.
3,485 Nebraska Children Served With $1.2 Million Impact Through CarePortal
CarePortal, a technology platform Nebraska began using in 2017 has done for child welfare what other companies have successfully done to disrupt entire industries such as ride-sharing and home-sharing.
Grand Forks County Youth Shelter Becomes Certified To Provide Safe, Temporary Shelter To Divert Children From Foster Care While Families Receive Support
North Dakota’s Health and Human Services (HHS) agency announced that the Grand Forks County Youth Shelter has become certified to provide temporary shelter for children ages 10-17 to help prevent foster care placements.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2023 Mediathon Raises $118,155 To Enhance Health Care For Children In Siouxland
Siouxland made miracles happen for local children during the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2023 Mediathon event from March 28 through March 30.
Updates To Make-A-Wish Eligibility
At Make-A-Wish, we celebrate medical advancements and improved treatments for the wish kids we serve—children diagnosed with a progressive, degenerative, or malignant condition that is currently placing their life in jeopardy.
Health And Human Services Seeks Comments On Five-Year Renewal To The Medicaid Children’s Hospice Waiver
Parents of children with a life limiting diagnosis, providers, and other interested stakeholders are invited to provide public comments on proposed renewal of the Medicaid Children’s Hospice waiver. North Dakota Health and Human Services is seeking federal approval to renew the waiver for another five years. Comments will be accepted until March 30, at 5 p.m. CT.
Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana Recognizes American Heart Month
Our goal at Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana is to grant 115 life-changing wishes this fiscal year, and we need your help! Medical professionals who make a referral to Make-A-Wish allow the transformational process of the Wish Journey to begin for children with critical illnesses. Children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 at the time of referral who have not received a wish from another wish-granting organization may qualify for a wish.
Monument Health Returns To The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Rapid City
Monument Health will once again host a Community Health Summit during the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Rapid City at The Monument.
Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation Expands To Include Children Ages 6 Months Through 5 Years
Last week, following authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended expanded use of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 6 months through 5 years.