BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Sherry Adams, administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer, effective Sept. 15, citing her extensive background in public health and[...]
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Watch: Politics Is Now Prioritized Over Science at CDC
A wave of resignations has rocked the CDC following the firing of Director Susan Monarez—just weeks into her tenure. Senior leaders say her refusal to bend science to political will cost her the job. In her place, the White House installed Jim[...]
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As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in more than 30 years began in West Texas, but the real story is how it spread unchecked while the nation’s top health agency was sidelined. According to a KFF Health News investigation, the Trump administration stifled[...]
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Struggling to get in your daily steps? It may be your Minot’s fault
The places we live shape how much we move, often more than willpower ever could. A new study finds that when people relocate from car-centric cities to walkable ones, they gain about 1,100 extra steps a day — nearly 11 more minutes[...]
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The Great American Fitness Boom
For once, the country’s health story isn’t about crisis — it’s about progress. Murders, overdoses, traffic deaths, and even obesity are all trending down at the same time, a rare and remarkable shift. And layered on top of that, Americans are exercising[...]
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Federal hold on funds impacts First District Health’s budget
With key federal grants on hold or cut, the First District Health Unit is bracing for tough decisions. Programs tied to COVID-19, immunizations, opioids, and family planning are all feeling the squeeze—leaving nearly $150,000 in lost funding and plenty of uncertainty heading[...]
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Measles leaves children vulnerable to other diseases for years
Most people think of measles as a rash, a fever, and then recovery — but the real danger can come long after the spots fade. This article lays out the sobering science: measles doesn’t just make kids sick, it weakens their immune[...]
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Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus
Measles is back—and North Dakota is now leading the country in per capita cases. With 34 confirmed infections since early May, including exposures at the Williston Band Day parade, public health officials are scrambling to contain the outbreak. In Minot, middle school[...]
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Trump-backed pesticide report led by RFK Jr. draws fire from agrichemical industry
A new report linking pesticide overuse to children’s health issues has ignited a battle within President Donald Trump’s circle of support, pitting powerful agrichemical giants against some organic food advocates. Last month, the Make America Healthy Again commission, chaired by Health and[...]
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RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
When a health secretary clears out a full advisory panel, it’s bound to raise eyebrows. That’s exactly what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has done—removing all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee in a move he says is about restoring public[...]
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How did North Dakota avoid multiple national measles outbreaks, only to falter now?
For nearly four decades, North Dakota stood out as a quiet success story in the battle against measles—until now. With 21 confirmed cases across three counties, the state has joined a growing list of outbreak zones. What changed? Health officials say a[...]
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North Dakota measles cases rise to 12, Williston Band Day Parade attendees exposed
North Dakota’s measles outbreak has climbed to 12 cases, with the latest reported in Williams County. Health officials are closely monitoring exposures, including at Williston’s Band Day Parade and a local Tractor Supply store. The outbreak has led to quarantines for about[...]
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Where in the world are babies at the lowest risk of dying?
Measuring which country is safest for newborns isn’t as simple as it seems. Definitions of live births and infant deaths vary, especially regarding extremely premature babies. Using standardized comparisons, Japan, Sweden, and Finland consistently have the world’s lowest infant mortality rates. The[...]
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Two cases of measles reported in Cass County
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[...]
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Some schools cancel band trip to Williston because of measles; parade to go on
Bands from Minot middle schools have canceled their planned trip to the Williston Band Day parade Saturday due the measles outbreak, according to a message sent to Minot-area parents from school administrators. “We understand this news may be disappointing for our young[...]
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Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases
The warning signs were there, but Alberta may now be past the point of early intervention. With over 300 confirmed measles cases and doctors forecasting thousands more, the province faces a steep climb. Low vaccination rates and the virus’s extreme contagiousness have[...]