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Immunize South Dakota Webinar: Pertussis and How To Prevent It | June 25, 2024
Join Immunize South Dakota for the next Online & in-the-know session focusing on pertussis and the vaccines that prevent it. With an increase in cases nationally, this webinar is perfectly timed to help improve immunization rates and the health of the communities....
Roadmap to Better Care: Tribal Version Updated
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) and Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA) recently shared the newly updated Coverage to Care (C2C) Roadmap to Better Care: Tribal Version, to better address the specific health needs of...
South Dakota Department of Health: Tobacco Control Orientation Toolkit
The South Dakota Department of Health – Tobacco Control Program recently updated the Tobacco Control Orientation Toolkit. This is a self-guided tutorial that provides the information and resources necessary to understand why tobacco use is considered the #1...
The Annual Wellness Visit…Want to Learn More? Upcoming Noridian Learning Event | June 27
There has been a shift toward focusing on more preventive measures in health care. This can be seen with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, which have emerged as an element in promoting overall health and well-being among Medicare patients. Is your organization...
June is Men’s Health Month: Be the Source for Better Health
June is Men’s Health Month! This annual observance encourages men and boys to be proactive in their health by implementing healthy living decisions. This year, the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority (OMH) is focusing on improving...
Become A Health Equity Training Initiative Leader
Reminder: The North Dakota Health Equity Training Initiative modules are still available. There are nine modules on health equity-related topics; the training is offered at no charge. Each training is available for continuing education contact hours (CEU) approved by...
In Case you Missed It | National Health Equity Grand Rounds – Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance
The National Health Equity: Grand Rounds hosted an event, Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance. The series was a platform for critical national conversations about complex topics in healthcare, designed to eliminate the root causes of present-day health...
Alzheimer’s Association Encourages Everyone to Take Charge of Their Brain Health — June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
This June during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota - North Dakota Chapter is encouraging everyone to take charge of their brain health. Today, there are nearly 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, including 102,000...
The Direct Benefits of Quitting Vaping & Nicotine
As healthcare providers, when counseling patients about smoking or vaping cessation, we need to emphasize the immediate health benefits an individual can experience with quitting. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), after more than 20...
North Dakota Immunization Conference | June 18 – 20, 2024
Be sure to register for the 2024 North Dakota Immunization Conference taking place on June 18 and 19th at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. A Motivational Interviewing Workshop is scheduled for June 20 focused on vaccinations to complement the...