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.
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.
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.
National Wellness Leader Hunnicutt Joins North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Initiative
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced Dr. David Hunnicutt, as a Rural Health Transformation Program strategist.
ND State Health Officer Joins HHS, Helmsley Charitable Trust and Community Partners to Celebrate Lives Saved by AED Equipment Grants
North Dakota public health officials, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and community partners are celebrating the lives saved during a multi-year Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment grant program that provided modern AEDs to law enforcement agencies across the state.
North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities Opens Public Comment on Five-Year Plan
The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking public comment on its proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031. The plan outlines the council’s goals, objectives and strategies to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across North Dakota. Public comments will be accepted from Feb. 5-March 21, 2026.
HHS Provides Tips for Staying Safe, Healthy, and Connected This Thanksgiving
As North Dakotans prepare to gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages everyone to take simple steps to support the health and well-being of themselves and loved ones. From food safety and illness prevention to mental health, physical activity and recovery support, small actions can help make the holiday safe, meaningful and connected for all.
National Mammography Day on Oct. 17: Survivor Urges Women to Stay Current with Screenings
On National Mammography Day this Oct. 17, a breast cancer survivor has joined North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way in reminding women that mammograms are key to early detection, which saves lives.
Community Health Worker Certification Now Offered
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification application is now available online marking an important step in strengthening the state’s health workforce and improving access to care and support.
Suicide Prevention Month: Parents Lead Introduces Toolkit to Equip Schools with Life-Saving Strategies
Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota. Parents Lead has released a new Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools, developed in collaboration with North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) suicide prevention and school behavioral health experts.
HHS Collaborates with Providence House Minot to Expand Residential Addiction Care for Pregnant and Parenting Women
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has partnered with Providence House Minot to expand access to residential substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting women across the state.
HHS Highlights Recovery and Resilience During National Recovery Month
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will celebrate National Recovery Month this September, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Read the National Recovery Month proclamation.
North Dakota Cancer Control Plan Outlines Strategy to Save Lives Through Prevention, Screening, and Enhanced Quality of Life
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and partner organizations have developed the 2025-2035 Cancer Control Plan, which is a blueprint for saving lives through prevention, screening and early intervention while promoting quality of life for North Dakotans living with cancer.
Public Encouraged to Provide Feedback on Draft Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Application
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has completed the state's application for Federal Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant supporting the health and well-being of women, infants, children and adolescents for the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026. The application is now available for public comment until July 17, 2025.
Children’s Foster Care Month Underscores the Value of Keeping Kids Safe and Families Resilient
During Children’s Foster Care Month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is bringing attention to the importance of keeping children safe and families strong, and the services, programs and North Dakotans that support the advancement of strong, stable healthy families and communities.
HHS Highlights the Need for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support During the Holiday Season
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is emphasizing the critical importance of suicide prevention and mental health awareness during the holiday season. While the holidays can bring joy and togetherness, they can also heighten stress, loneliness, or despair for many individuals. Recognizing the warning signs of suicide and taking action to help yourself or others can save a life.
HHS Provides Key Resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month this September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging awareness of resources and key actions to take to save lives.
Healing From Traumatic Events is an Ongoing Journey
Throughout June, the Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of spreading awareness and resources related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Summertime is Here: Prepare for the Heat
Temperatures in Nebraska from June to early September can rise into the upper 90’s and can even reach into the 100’s.