QIO News Posts
NDSU Seminar Series: The Role of Public Health in Our Lives, Now and In the Future | May 5, 2023
Join North Dakota State University Department of Public Health and Dr. Nizar Wehbi, North Dakota State Health Officer, as we hear from regional experts as they discuss their experience in the field and the role public health influences the lives in North Dakota both...
National Nurses Month | Week #1 Self-Care – Taking Care of YOU!
It is National Nurses Month. The first week is all about self-care. Nursing is a rewarding and challenging profession so it’s critical you have access to authentic support systems and tools. Prioritize your self-care by engaging in healthy activities that target both...
ABCS for Stroke Awareness Month
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time when healthcare professionals and public health advocates aim to raise awareness about the warning signs and risk factors of stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and it can cause...
Continuing the Conversation: A Six-Part Webinar Series Hosted by Great Plains QIN
The Great Plains QIN team is excited to announce our new series, Continuing the Conversation, a webinar series focused on the interdependent components to achieving health equity. [symple_button url="https://gpqin.wufoo.com/forms/mf6c1a11vpvy45/" color="blue"...
Evidence-Based Pain Management Tools for Older Adults
The Geriatric Pain website is dedicated to providing quality resources and tools for pain care for older adults. Here, clinicians, patients, and family caregivers have access to free evidence-based pain assessment tools, pain management strategies, and resources to...
Opioid Prescribing Updated, Adverse Reactions Flagged
The FDA has made several updates to its opioid prescribing information, including new warnings about the possibility for increased pain, which can lead to dangerous adverse reactions, such as respiratory depression. Visit the FDA site for updates on prescribing...
Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities: A SafeSide Prevention Live, Interactive Workshop
Rural suicide is a critical issue that needs urgent attention as it has become a growing concern in recent years. Suicide rates in rural areas are often higher than in urban areas. Factors, such as limited access to mental health services, social isolation and lack of...
Up Your Protection From Infections I Friday Focus 4 Health May Series
The Friday Focus 4 Health May Series begins on May 5, 2023 Up Your Protection From Infections | 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts. Participants will connect across the...
New Move to Tackle The Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new requirements for manufacturers of opioid analgesics (painkillers) dispensed in outpatient settings. The FDA is now requiring these manufacturers to provide prepaid mail-back envelopes as an additional...
Rise to Health: National Coalition for Equity in Health Care | Education and Training
Rise to Health Coalition Vision: a transformed health care ecosystem where all people have the power, circumstances and resources to achieve optimal health. The Coalition is bringing together individuals and organizations committed to equity and justice within the...