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North Dakotans are putting away their winter boots and opening their cabins, sheds and other outdoor spaces that were not used during the winter season. Cleaning these spaces is essential, but North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to remind North Dakotans that hantavirus exposure is more likely to occur in one of these places, and it is important to take precautions and properly clean the areas to avoid infection.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced $3 million in matching grant funding is available for the Statewide Health Strategies Grant program. The grant program activates the ND State Health Improvement Plan to address North Dakota's health priorities cohesively and strategically.

Recovery Talk, a North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) program, has unveiled new features aimed at bolstering its support for individuals facing addiction. Recovery Talk is a vital resource, providing free and confidential assistance to North Dakotans on their recovery journey.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that six entities will receive funding to implement evidence-based strategies and best practices to support suicide prevention efforts in the state.

During April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. April has also been designated nationally as Baby Safe Haven Awareness Month, a time to recognize safe alternatives to infant abandonment by promoting Safe Haven laws.

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to highlight the positive changes in the state related to alcohol use.

North Dakota communities are coming together and investing in substance use prevention with a common goal to create safe and healthy individuals, families, businesses and communities. According to the 2021 North Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey, alcohol use among high school students went from 59.2% in 2001 to 23.7% in 2021.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the release of the 2024-2029 State Health Improvement Plan, which was designed through extensive data evaluation and collaboration with a wide range of partners throughout the state.

In recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are joining parent and family resource centers, local child welfare service providers and other partner agencies in highlighting the importance of working together in communities to serve and support children and families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that eligible licensed child care providers may receive grant funds for facility improvements, minor renovations, related equipment and services, and costs related to meeting health, safety and licensing needs through the new Facility Improvement Grant.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that family members who provide extraordinary care to either a child or adult enrolled in an eligible North Dakota (ND) Medicaid 1915(c) waiver may receive payments from the state through the new Family Paid Caregiver pilot program.