A committee of North Dakota lawmakers this week began sifting through an ocean of recommendations for how to spend a $500 million federal rural health care grant as the state races to meet a Nov. 5 application deadline. The state will have[...]
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ND ready to beef up credentials for community health workers
Labor analysts predict an 11% increase in jobs for community health workers by 2034 to meet demand and North Dakota is trying to garner interest by rolling out a new certification for the occupation. Community health workers are often found helping people[...]
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Minnesota adds two cases to measles surge amid decline in routine vaccinations
Minnesota’s battle against measles is resurfacing — and this time, it’s fueled by choice, not chance. With vaccination exemptions more than doubling in recent years, the state is seeing its highest measles case count in decades, all among the unvaccinated. Public health[...]
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Plain Talk: ‘We’re getting precipitously close to having a significant issue with access to health care’
Chris Jones has seen America’s health care system from every angle — in North Dakota, in Washington, and now from the inside of a system he calls “broken.” In a new episode of Plain Talk, the former state health chief argues that[...]
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Kentucky’s AG launches Roblox lawsuit claiming platform isn’t safe for kids
Kentucky’s top prosecutor says Roblox, one of the world’s most popular gaming platforms for kids, has become a “playground for predators.” In a new lawsuit, Attorney General Russell Coleman accuses the company of failing to protect children despite its family-friendly image. The[...]
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Celebrating 50 Years of NICU Strength, Stories and Service
Fifty years ago, Trinity Health opened the doors to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), beginning a half-century of specialized care for the region’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. Since then, countless families have trusted the NICU team to provide expert care,[...]
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Youth summit inspires students to quit tobacco use
More than 200 students from across western North Dakota gathered in Bismarck this week with a shared goal: helping their peers break free from nicotine and tobacco. Hosted by Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, the Break Free Youth Action Summit focused on leadership, prevention,[...]
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North Dakota hits highest number of West Nile cases since 2019
North Dakota is grappling with its highest West Nile virus surge since 2019, reporting 78 cases so far this year. Health officials say a wet summer created the worst mosquito conditions in two decades, fueling infections across the state. While most cases[...]
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North Dakota legislative leaders expect special session for federal rural health care dollars
North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for a rare windfall: $500 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening rural health care over the next five years. The money comes through a new national program designed to offset Medicaid cuts and support services like[...]
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Missile Community Cancer Study advances with burn tests and expanded epidemiologic analysis
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command continues its partnership with the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in making significant progress with the Missile Community Cancer Study (MCCS) — a comprehensive investigation into potential health risks[...]
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Dogs with Large Vocabularies Can Understand Category Words, Not Just Names
Some dogs can sit, stay, and fetch. Arya, a six-year-old border collie in Italy, can do all that—plus recognize the word “pizza” if you’re not careful. She and nine other “gifted word learners” have shown scientists that dogs with unusually large vocabularies[...]
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Vaccines Are at Risk, Fired CDC Director Warns Senators
The nation’s top public health agency is facing turmoil at a moment when trust and clarity matter most. Former CDC Director Susan Monarez told senators she was fired for refusing to rubber-stamp vaccine policies pushed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,[...]
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Helping ND families manage medical expenses when they pile up
Many North Dakota households feel strained by medical debt, including parents of children with disabilities or other complex medical needs. Support organizations hope these families make use of the resources available. An estimated 21% of North Dakota children have a special health[...]
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Psychology experts call for AI age controls and chatbot tailoring
As artificial intelligence tools weave deeper into mental health care, psychologists are warning against mistaking technology for human connection. Testifying before Congress, experts urged lawmakers to set stronger guardrails—particularly for children—citing risks from unregulated chatbots that can mislead or even endanger vulnerable[...]
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Infant mortality rises in states with restrictive abortion laws – new research
A new study is shedding light on the unintended consequences of abortion restrictions passed after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Researchers found infant mortality rose in states that tightened laws, with deaths increasing not just among newborns but also in babies up[...]
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Trinity Health opens applications for EMT program in Minot
For those drawn to the front lines of emergency care, Trinity Health is opening applications for its EMT training program. Running January through June, the six-month course equips students with medical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the practical training needed to respond when[...]