North Dakota Public Health Association

01/23/2026

Expectant parents in Bismarck, Mandan, and the surrounding areas, please register in advance to secure your spot for the Community Baby Shower in Mandan, connect with local resources, and receive free baby items!

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Expectant parents, sign up today for our Community Baby Shower! 🍼 We'll be coming together on Wednesday, February 4th for an evening of resources, gifts and connection. Register here: bit.ly/4qKqdT6

01/21/2026

Please join your NDPHA colleagues for an on-line webinar "A Majority-Majority: Reporting on the North Dakota Legislature Public Health Scorecard." Everyone is welcome! Register for this event today by following the QR Code on the flyer, or visit bit.ly/4pfK6QI

01/05/2026

Join us on Tuesday, January 13th at 12 noon CST for a conversation with Trisha Baker of Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead! She's an expert in community safety and seasonal risk prevention. Register here: bit.ly/4pL1cHb

01/05/2026

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming. We hope your holiday season was restful and you are able to jump back in refreshed. For those of you who don't get holidays off, thank you for keeping the lights on!

Let's start the year off with the top public health news stories of 2025.

From threats to public health funding to tackliing textile waste, public health professionals turned to The Nation’s Health in 2025 to stay up on the field. Check out what grabbed their attention and catch up on important stories you may have missed.

12/12/2025

Good morning and welcome to our first wintery winter in a long time! As we come to the end of the year, please take a few minutes to renew your NDPHA membership. It's quick and easy to do from your phone while you watch the snow fly!
https://www.ndpha.org/join-us

12/04/2025

Calling all public health professionals from North Dakota and beyond! Mark your calendars for the 2026 North Dakota Public Health Conference, May 5-7 in Bismarck. Be part of a gathering of public health-focused professionals from across the state and multiple disciplines committed to learning, innovation, and advancing healthier communities!

The call for abstracts is now open through December 12, 2025!

https://conferencesatbsc.com/call-for-presenters/

11/20/2025

⏰ Just one day left to join this can’t-miss session!
Learn how to use AI ethically and effectively to streamline your work and strengthen your organization’s impact.
Hosted by the North Dakota Public Health Association, with leaders from the Kansas Health Institute and Wichita State University.
📅 Friday, November 21st from 10am-11:30am CT | 💻 Virtual
🔗 Register now: Zoom Link Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2pZpMKj0TVST4zl3Bndi_g #/registration

11/17/2025

✨ AI isn’t the future — it’s happening now!
Discover how to integrate AI into your daily public health practice with real-world tools, ethical insights, and practical takeaways.
Hosted by the North Dakota Public Health Association, featuring experts from the Kansas Health Institute and Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute.
🎟️ Save your spot: Zoom Link Registration https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2pZpMKj0TVST4zl3Bndi_g #/registration

11/14/2025

AI is changing public health — are you ready?
Join the North Dakota Public Health Association for a 90-minute interactive webinar featuring presenters Tatiana Lin, Director of Business Strategy & Innovation from Kansas Health Institute and AAron Davis, Director at Center for Public Health Initiatives from Wichita State University.
Learn how to use AI responsibly to boost efficiency, enhance your work, and build healthier communities.
🗓️ Friday, November 21st | 🕘 10am-11:30am CT| 💻 Virtual
👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2pZpMKj0TVST4zl3Bndi_g #/registration

11/14/2025

Calling all of our SW North Dakota friends, it's the season of sharing and if you are able, please consider dropping off items at the location nearest to you!

11/12/2025

💙 A Heartfelt Thank-You to Our Mentors and Mentees! 💙

The 2025 NDPHA Mentorship Program is off to an inspiring start! A huge thank-you to our incredible mentors and mentees who’ve kicked off this year’s journey with enthusiasm, purpose, and a shared commitment to strengthening North Dakota’s public health future. 🌟

The NDPHA Mentorship Program connects emerging and experienced public health professionals across the state to foster growth, leadership, and collaboration. Through one-on-one guidance and shared learning, participants are building confidence, community, and a stronger public health workforce — one connection at a time.

✨ Want to be part of this journey?
Applications for the 2026 Mentorship Cohort will open next year — stay tuned for details on how you can get involved!

10/11/2025

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/alcohol-bad-heart-brain-and-cognition-2025a1000qnb

Dr JoAnn Manson uses new study findings to explain how we’ve been misled about the health risk of alcohol consumption — no matter the amount.