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ND Health & Human Services (HHS) team members work to help North Dakotans of all ages enhance their well-being and quality of life by supporting equitable access to the social determinants of health, which include economic stability, housing, education, food, community and health care. HHS promotes the state’s emergency readiness and response preparedness, achieves strategic outcomes using all ava

ilable resources, strengthens stakeholder engagement and collaboration and manages emerging public health challenges. NDHHS Social Media Comment/Reply Policy:
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North Dakota Health and Human Services is implementing a new strategy to strengthen Medicaid program integrity through e...
06/05/2026

North Dakota Health and Human Services is implementing a new strategy to strengthen Medicaid program integrity through enhanced provider oversight, fraud prevention efforts and expanded revalidation activities. Learn more about the initiative and its impact on Medicaid recipients, providers and taxpayers. https://hhsnd.site/c61

Yesterday, Deputy Commissioner Emily O’Brien and Tribal Relations Manager Vincent Roehr joined tribal leaders and partne...
06/05/2026

Yesterday, Deputy Commissioner Emily O’Brien and Tribal Relations Manager Vincent Roehr joined tribal leaders and partners at the Government-to-Government (G2G) Conference in Bismarck to share information about the Rural Health Transformation Program and funding opportunities available to tribal communities over the next five years.

Thank you to the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission for the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to improve health outcomes and strengthen healthcare access across North Dakota.

Preventive care helps you stay healthy, not just treat illness after it starts. Regular checkups and screenings can help...
06/03/2026

Preventive care helps you stay healthy, not just treat illness after it starts. Regular checkups and screenings can help catch health concerns early, when treatment may work best.

This Men’s Health Month:
- Schedule an annual wellness visit
- Know your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar numbers
- Stay up to date on vaccines and screenings
- Talk with a healthcare provider about your family health history
- Taking care of your health now can make a big difference later.

Learn more: www.hhs.nd.gov/health/men/prevention

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to check in and prioritize your health. In ND, men live an average of 7.8 years less ...
06/01/2026

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to check in and prioritize your health. In ND, men live an average of 7.8 years less than women and are more likely to delay preventive care and behavioral health support.

Your physical and mental health matter. Whether it’s scheduling a checkup, being more active, improving sleep or managing stress, small steps can make a big difference.

This month, take time to focus on prevention, healthy habits and the people who depend on you.

Learn more: www.hhs.nd.gov/health/men

June is Great Outdoors Month, and we invite you to join us for a month-long movement challenge.Start where you are. One ...
06/01/2026

June is Great Outdoors Month, and we invite you to join us for a month-long movement challenge.

Start where you are. One small move each day can make a difference. Walk to the mailbox, take the stairs, park a little farther away, or stretch between meetings. Every bit of movement supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Tell us how you’re moving for your health this week!

Before starting any new exercise or movement routine, consider checking with your healthcare provider to determine what activities are appropriate for your individual health needs.

Health isn’t just physical, it includes your safety, well-being, and peace of mind.If you are in an unsafe or abusive si...
06/01/2026

Health isn’t just physical, it includes your safety, well-being, and peace of mind.

If you are in an unsafe or abusive situation, you are not alone. Support is available across North Dakota through trained advocates who can help with:
✔ Safety planning
✔ Finding shelter
✔ Protection orders
✔ Confidential support and resources

Taking care of your health also means knowing when and how to reach out for help.

Find support near you: nddsvc.org/find-help

For years, Amber and Paul Co**ha felt foster care on their hearts, but life never seemed to slow down enough to take the...
05/29/2026

For years, Amber and Paul Co**ha felt foster care on their hearts, but life never seemed to slow down enough to take the leap. Then, one phone call changed everything.

What started with welcoming two sisters into their home grew into caring for four siblings, all while helping the children stay connected to their biological family and preparing them for reunification.
“It’s the hardest but most rewarding thing we’ve ever done,” Amber said.

This Foster Care Awareness Month, read how one family became a safe place to land for children who needed it most. ❤️

www.hhs.nd.gov/news/voices-impact/a-safe-place-land

Help bring high-quality healthcare closer to home across rural North Dakota.A new $40 million Rural Health Transformatio...
05/29/2026

Help bring high-quality healthcare closer to home across rural North Dakota.

A new $40 million Rural Health Transformation funding opportunity will help rural hospitals upgrade clinical equipment, strengthen emergency and specialty care services, and improve access to care close to home for North Dakotans.

Approximately 20 awards averaging about $2 million each are expected to support equipment including imaging technology, emergency stabilization tools, surgical equipment, labor and delivery technology, oncology systems and more.

Applications are due June 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. CT.

Apply now: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding

www.hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/stevens-amendment

Apply by Friday: Help Bring High Quality Healthcare Closer to HomeThere’s still time to apply for Rural Health Transform...
05/27/2026

Apply by Friday: Help Bring High Quality Healthcare Closer to Home

There’s still time to apply for Rural Health Transformation funding opportunities supporting rural healthcare systems, behavioral health initiatives and safety net services across North Dakota.
Funding opportunities include:

• Rightsizing Health Care Delivery Systems for the Future
• Ensuring Safety Net Service Delivery
• Behavioral Health Promotion Community Grant

If your organization is working to strengthen healthcare access, address service gaps or support behavioral health and community wellness, we encourage you to apply before the deadline Friday, May 29, at 5 p.m. CT.

Apply now: hhs.nd.gov/rural-health-transformation/funding
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