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North Dakota Medicaid Renewal Forms Needed to Continue Coverage
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is urging North Dakotans who receive ND Medicaid renewal forms, also known as review forms, to complete and return them to a human service zone office within 30 days to ensure continued coverage, if they still qualify. On...
In Case You Missed It: Up Your Protection From Infections | Friday Focus 4 Health
We recently concluded our May Friday Focus 4 Health Series: Up Your Protection From Infections. In case you were unable to attend and would like to access the recordings and training sessions, please visit the Friday Focus 4 Health Web page. According to the Centers...
Medicine Safety Tips for Consumers: New Tool Developed by Great Plains QIN
In an effort to enhance medication safety and empower individuals in their healthcare journey, the Great Plains QIN team has developed a tool that provides guidance on how to be smart and safe when it comes to taking medicines. [symple_button...
Q-Tips For Your Ears I Five New Episodes
Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information on...
June 2023 Calendar of Events
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network’s education offerings for June 2023. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of healthcare, we have quite a few exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals and...
The HUB SD: Together Each Achieves More
Kuol Malou and Julian Beaudion came to the realization that businesses owned by refugees, immigrants and people of color needed a better way to connect and be represented. As a result, they co-founded the HUB SD (the HUB). Based out of Sioux Falls, SD, the...
South Dakota Department of Health: Request for Applications – Health Improvement Innovation
The South Dakota Department of Health has announced a funding opportunity, the Health Improvement Innovation Request for Applications. This opportunity is intended to support strategies that have a deliberate focus on health improvement and include activities to...
Falls Are a Leading Cause of Avoidable Injury
Falls continue to be a significant health concern for older adults, often leading to serious injuries and a decline in overall well-being. Recognizing the need to prioritize the safety and quality of life for seniors, communities, healthcare professionals, and...
Break the Chain of Tobacco and Nicotine Dependence: Recording and Change Package Available
Thank you for attending the May 23, 2023 Webinar, Break the Chain of Nicotine Dependence, hosted by the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network. We hope you found the information shared valuable and applicable. A special thank you to our speakers – Molly Leis, MS,...
Continuing the Conversation: May 31 Session – Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health
Continuing the Conversation: A webinar series focused on the interdependent components to achieving health equity. We will feature leaders and subject matter experts across the Dakotas to share their expertise, personal experiences, best practices and application...