North Dakota Lung Cancer Screening Initiative: Saving Lives One Scan At A Time

North Dakota Lung Cancer Screening Initiative: Saving Lives One Scan At A Time

The American Lung Association is increasing lung cancer screening rates and removing barriers to care among North Dakotan residents. The North Dakota Lung Cancer Screening Initiative integrates public health equity best practices by building awareness, increasing...
Teach-Back I Effective Communication and Understanding

Teach-Back I Effective Communication and Understanding

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reports that as much as 80 percent of the medical information patients receive during their office appointments is forgotten immediately, and nearly half of the information retained is incorrect. Even those with...
Recovery Reinvented | Putting An End To Shame And Stigma

Recovery Reinvented | Putting An End To Shame And Stigma

Recovery Reinvented is a movement to end the shame and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction in North Dakota. The experience was hosted by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum. The event took place at Minot State University in Minot,...
NEW Episodes: Q-Tips For Your Ears Podcast

NEW Episodes: Q-Tips For Your Ears Podcast

Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our new podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information...
Naloxone Saves Lives. Take Our Training Today.

Naloxone Saves Lives. Take Our Training Today.

Great Plains Quality Innovation Network developed this Naloxone training for ANYONE interested in learning more about how Naloxone can be used to save a life. This 20-minute training provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, three different...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Suspicions and Delusions

Alzheimer’s Disease: Suspicions and Delusions

A person with Alzheimer’s may become suspicious of those around them, even accusing others of theft, infidelity or other improper behavior. While accusations can be hurtful, remember that the disease is causing these behaviors and try not to take offense. What...
Health Literacy is a Key Factor in Improving Rural Health Outcomes

Health Literacy is a Key Factor in Improving Rural Health Outcomes

Health literacy is a key factor in improving health outcomes and well-being in rural areas, where unique challenges, such as limited access to healthcare services and diverse populations make it especially important. Effective health communication and education...
Exploring the Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

Exploring the Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs

According to the CDC, about 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack every year. About 1 in 4 of those people already had a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to improve an individual’s cardiovascular...
FirstLink Directory of Resources and 2-1-1 Helpline

FirstLink Directory of Resources and 2-1-1 Helpline

The mission of FirstLink is to assist individuals in identifying, accessing and making effective use of community and volunteer resources. Through this program, individuals can access free resources, support as well as crisis intervention services throughout North...