Foundation for a Healthy North Dakota

07/28/2025

There are multiple types of hepatitis, aka inflammation of the liver, and some of them can be prevented through immunization. This World Hepatitis Day, learn more from ND Health and Human Services about the most common kinds of hepatitis and how you can avoid them:

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07/25/2025

Spending time in and around the water is one of the best parts of summer, but it's important to stay safe while doing it! Brush up on your water safety knowledge this World Drowning Prevention today by revisiting our summer safety webinar with Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks: bit.ly/45mUqhj

In this educational webinar, attendees will hear from Carma Hanson, the Coordinator of Safe Kids of Grand Forks. She will discuss drowning safety and other i...

07/24/2025

Get ready for Back to School Connect 3.0 in Fargo on Wednesday, August 6 🎒

Join us for a day of important health and wellness information, valuable resources, and the exciting buzz of the school season. Fargo families can connect with local organizations for free health screenings, haircuts and more. Plus, registered K-12 students from Fargo Public Schools will receive a FREE backpack and school supplies!

A big thank you to our friends at Families United for Self-Empowerment for hosting this great event!

07/23/2025

Join us on Tuesday, August 5 for our next educational webinar, led by Katie Wentley of Autism Society of America. This free lunch-and-learn event will provide valuable water safety tools and strategies designed to protect children and other individuals who have a propensity to wander. Sign up: bit.ly/4kanEG1

07/21/2025

Access to quality neurological care should not be determined by where a person lives or how much they earn. Tomorrow — Tuesday, July 22 — is World Brain Day from the World Federation of Neurology - WFN. Join them for a free webinar featuring experts from around the globe sharing their brain health expertise:

Join us for the 2025 World Brain Day webinar as experts from around the globe share vital information related to Brain Health for All Ages. Featured speakers include: Prof. Wolfgang Grisold, President, World Federation of Neurology Prof. David Dodick, World Brain Day Co-Chair Prof. Tissa Wijeratne,....

07/17/2025

Join us (virtually) on August 5th! Our next educational webinar will provide valuable tools and strategies designed to protect children and other individuals who have a propensity to wander. Attendees will learn about the importance of creating and implementing layers of protection and safety strategies to utilize around bodies of water, and afterward they'll be able to immediately implement at least two strategies within their homes and communities. Access to lifesaving safety resources will also be provided! Register here: bit.ly/4kanEG1

07/15/2025

More than 90% of cord blood — the blood that remains in the umbilical cord after birth — gets discarded as medical waste, in part because expecting parents don't know their options. Learn more about cord blood banking and/or donation during National Cord Blood Awareness Month and how these practices can help save lives: parentsguidecordblood.org/

07/11/2025

We find that a lot of North Dakotans have questions about about Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and how it differs from the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). How are they different? Can a person qualify for both? Is PFML even an option for working professionals in North Dakota?

Over on our blog, we detail the key differences between the two laws, and how they might impact you: bit.ly/4jVXQ0M

Many North Dakotans have questions about Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and how it differs from the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Here, we walk you through some of the key differences between the two laws.

07/09/2025

This week's summer tip: Encourage your kids — especially your teenagers! — to put down the screens and get outdoors, even if it's just to walk the dog, go for a bike ride around the block, or read a book in the backyard.

Approximately 72% of North Dakota middle schoolers currently spend three or more hours per day on their screens *not* counting schoolwork ... a number we can only imagine skyrockets during the summer months!

07/08/2025

It might surprise people to know that people still face hunger in a food-producing, agricultural state like ours. More than 42,000 North Dakotans and 1 in 13 children in our state need better access to nutritious, healthy foods.

With your help, we can make the state we call home a healthier place to live for everyone. A one-time or recurring donation to our organization supports not just our work but the well-being of all North Dakotans. Learn more: bit.ly/3Pssz8r

07/07/2025

Talking about mental health in communities of color means uplifting cultural strengths, honoring healing traditions, and recognizing how resilience is shaped by lived experiences. You can honor National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July by learning how to turn awareness into action at mhanational.org/july.

Each July, we honor the legacy of author, advocate, and trailblazer Bebe Moore Campbell by recognizing Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as BIPOC Mental Health Month). Moore Campbell’s ability to tell impactful stories highlighting themes of raci...

07/03/2025

We're honored to be nominated for the 2025 Clarence B. Jones Impact Award from The Communications Network for our storytelling work fostering a healthier North Dakota! You can learn more about our nomination and vote for us at https://bit.ly/4nxSNWP. Voting closes tomorrow, July 4th!

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