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Meeting Notice - North Dakota Children's Cabinet (June 17, 2025)
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesTuesday, June 17, 2025
4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST
Virtual Meeting
Special Meeting Notice - N.D. Department of Health & Human Services Developmental Disabilities Payment System Steering Committee Meeting (June 18, 2025)
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesWednesday, June 18, 2025
1-3 p.m. CT
In-person and virtual meeting
Special Meeting Notice - STOP Violence Against Women: Law Enforcement Subcommittee (Jun. 23, 2025)
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, June 23, 2025
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT
Virtual Meeting
Special Meeting Notice - ECIDS Program Executive Steering Committee (June 23, 2025)
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesMonday, June 23, 2025
1:30–2 p.m. CT
Virtual meeting
Special Meeting Notice - STOP Violence Against Women: Victim Services Subcommittee and Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) Application Review Committee (Jun. 26, 2025)
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: Public NoticesThursday, June 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Recent News
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HHS invites North Dakotans to participate in DOJ settlement agreement update meeting on June 12
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 01:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update on Thursday, June 12, 1 – 3 p.m. CT, in Bismarck or virtually, about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services.
New measles case reported in Burke County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 28
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 03:57 pm
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) confirms the first reported measles case in Burke County, making it the fourth county in the state impacted by measles. Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 28 since May 2.
New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by measles. These are the first cases reported in Grand Forks County. The cases in Grand Forks County are linked to international travel.
Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 21 since May 2. This includes two additional cases in Williams County, four in Cass County and two in Grand Forks County. To date, one person has been hospitalized.
Children’s Foster Care Month highlights the importance of keeping children safe and families strong
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 01:00 am
North Dakotans who are interested in becoming a licensed foster care provider should contact 833-378-4663
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.
Two cases of measles reported in Cass County
Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 01:00 am
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting two measles cases in Cass County, bringing the state’s total to 11 cases in 2025. Both individuals were unvaccinated and acquired measles through international travel. One individual is hospitalized. The two cases in Cass County are not related to cases in Williams County.
Members of the public who were present at the following Cass County locations during specific dates and times may have been exposed.