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Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Offering $25 Heart Screenings
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Regular check-ups and early detection of heart issues can greatly reduce the risk of developing heart disease or suffering from a...
2023 Million Hearts® Hypertension Control Champions: Enter the Challenge
Hypertension is common and only about half of the 116 million U.S. adults with hypertension have it under control. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and even dementia. The good news is that hypertension is manageable and...
Reducing Avoidable Emergency Department Visits & Hospitalization Toolkit
Reducing the number of unnecessary hospital transfers is a national priority because Emergency Department (ED) transfers can result in unnecessary diagnostic tests and interventions, adverse events, increased health care expenditures, and physical and emotional...
GPQIN Webinar: Let’s Advance Health Equity Together | April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT This webinar is an opportunity to learn from North Dakota and South Dakota leaders who are working toward attaining the highest level of health for all. Join our efforts as we work to better understand that equitable health...
GPQIN March 2023 Calendar of Events
Below is a compilation of Great Plains Quality Innovation Network's education offerings for March 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...
Webinar: Tobacco Cessation for Behavioral Health Providers | March 15, 2023
Those with a behavioral health condition/substance abuse disorder are disproportionately affected by tobacco use. The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some form of a behavioral health condition. These individuals consume almost 40 percent of...
Join the GPQIN Community Coalition Listserv
Great Plains Quality Innovation Network recently established a Community Coalition Listserv as a way for healthcare providers and partners to dialogue on issues impacting our organizations, patients and communities. The benefit of a listserv is that it offers a...
National Health Equity Grand Rounds & Rise to Health Coalition
The National Health Equity Grand Rounds series explores the root causes of present-day health inequities in the United States. The first session took place on February 7; the recording is now available and we highly recommend taking the time to listen to the 90 minute...
Bringing Attention to Kidney Health for All
Kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it can go undetected for years, with no symptoms in its early stages. 850 million people in the world have kidney disease. Yet, few are aware of its dangers. On average, kidney disease affects one in...
New Website to Support Suicide Loss Survivors in South Dakota
The South Dakota Helpline Center has been providing resources and support for individuals in South Dakota for many years and recently expanded their services to meet the needs of those who have lost someone to suicide. The Helpline Center recently developed and...