Health Literacy Month: Building Awareness Through Action

Health Literacy Month: Building Awareness Through Action

Health Literacy Month: A time when we can work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy – to build a world where our collective efforts will lead to health equity, where all people can attain optimal health outcomes. Health literacy is defined...
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: Falls Are Not a Normal Part of Aging

Falls Prevention Awareness Week: Falls Are Not a Normal Part of Aging

Great Plains QIN is committed to empowering all older adults to age well and that includes avoiding falls. On September 18-22, 2023, we are partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to observe Falls Prevention Awareness Week.  Let’s work together to...
September is Sepsis Awareness Month

September is Sepsis Awareness Month

Sepsis is the #1 admission and readmission diagnosis for North Dakota and South Dakota. It is important to understand how to identify and treat sepsis early. With sepsis, the chemicals from your body’s own defenses trigger inflammatory responses, which can...