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Meeting Notice - North Dakota Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) (June 12, 2025)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 09:00 am - 04:00 pm

Categories: Public Notices

Thursday, June 12, 2025
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CT
In-Person Meeting


Meeting Notice - ND Department of Justice Settlement Agreement Stakeholder Meeting (June 12, 2025)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm

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Thursday, June 12, 2025
1-3 p.m. CT
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Meeting Notice - Committee on Aging (June 13, 2025)

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Friday, June 13, 2025
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
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Special Meeting Notice - North Dakota HIV Advisory Board (June 14-15, 2025)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 09:00 am - Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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Saturday, June 14 - Sunday June 15, 2025
9:00 am - 3:30 pm/10:00 am - 12:00 pm, CST
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Special Meeting Notice - Behavioral Health Planning Council Executive Committee Meeting (June 16, 2025)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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Monday, June 16, 2025
12 - 1 p.m. CT
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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 Health

North 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 Health

North 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.  


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