North Dakota Department of Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 18, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY: Armstrong to take part in beam signing ceremony Tuesday for new State Hospital in Jamestown

BISMARCK, N.D. (SEPT. 18, 2026) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will lead a beam signing ceremony for the new North Dakota State Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Jamestown, celebrating the placement of the final structural beam. Joining the governor will be state …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

HHS recognizes 2026 Behavioral Health and Children and Family Services Conference award recipients

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized five individuals and teams for their outstanding contributions to children, families and behavioral health services during the 2026 Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

Summer EBT participants are reminded to use benefits before expiration

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reminding households participating in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) program, also known as “SUN Bucks,” to use their benefits before they expire. Households have 122 days to use their S-EBT …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

HHS recognizes Recovery Month, celebrates strength and pathways to recovery

September is National Recovery Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The month celebrates people in recovery, the families and communities who support them and the possibility of recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. North …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 16:39 GMT

2026 North Dakota Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference is next week

Registration is open for the sixth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Sept. 14-17 in Bismarck. The conference will also be available virtually. This four-day …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 19:48 GMT

$400,000 of additional grant funding available to expand evidence-based services that strengthen ND families

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering an additional $400,000 of FamilyFirst Services Training and Implementation Grant funding for agencies and professionals to complete training and deliver approved, evidence-based prevention services, …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

Rabid bats reported in Bismarck

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting residents in Bismarck that since Aug. 20, 2026, two bats have tested positive for rabies within city limits and urges residents to take precautions and report …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

HHS pleased to be recognized by federal partner ASPR during Emergency Preparedness Month

Bismarck, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced it has been recognized by its federal partner, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), as the state observes Emergency Preparedness …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

HHS encourages connection and support during Suicide Prevention Month

BISMARCK, N.D. – This September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging communities across the state to strengthen connection, compassion and support as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month. Reach out, start a conversation and remind …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 22:06 GMT

MEDIA NOTICE: Security Notice of Unauthorized Access to PHI

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing notice of a security incident that involves protected health information (PHI) of certain Developmental Disabilities service recipients. On July 21, 2026, the North Dakota …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:44 GMT

Effort to encourage healthier food choices for North Dakota SNAP participants begins Sept. 1

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reminding North Dakotans that starting Sept. 1, the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will encourage healthier food choices by updating which items can be purchased with an Electronic …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:21 GMT

North Dakota opens funding opportunity to improve care coordination for rural residents

A referral for healthcare or community services only works if a person successfully connects with the help they need. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in a statewide planning effort to make those connections easier and strengthen …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

North Dakota opens funding opportunity to expand non-emergency medical transportation in rural communities

Access to healthcare doesn't begin when a patient walks through the clinic door—it begins with being able to get there. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in transportation solutions that help rural residents reach the care they …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

North Dakota receives $6 million federal grant to expand children's behavioral health services

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has been awarded a new $6 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand community-based behavioral health services for children, youth and families …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:32 GMT

First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus this season. The individual, a Cass County resident, was hospitalized. There is risk of contracting this disease anytime …

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Published on July 29, 2026 - 23:29 GMT

North Dakota launches new round of Rural Health Transformation funding opportunities

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new wave of funding opportunities totaling approximately $50.5 million through the North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), with several applications now open and additional …

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Published on July 28, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

North Dakota Behavioral Health Program Directory strengthens statewide access to mental health and substance use disorder support

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory. Previously known as the North Dakota …

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Published on July 22, 2026 - 23:49 GMT

North Dakota HHS celebrates a decade of helping thousands access substance use disorder treatment through SUD Voucher Program

BISMARCK, N.D. – 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 …

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Published on July 21, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

HHS preparing to implement federal work requirements and other changes to Medicaid program

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is preparing to implement several federally required changes to the state’s Medicaid program over the next two years, including work requirements for some Medicaid Expansion members. These new requirements are …

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

North Dakota launches funding opportunity to strengthen rural health care through electronic medical record enhancements

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 …

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