North Dakota Department of Health Newshttp://ndhealth.govNorth Dakota Department of Health NewsCopyright 2006 - North Dakota Department of Health North Dakota Observes Child Passenger Safety Month in Februaryhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Child%20Passenger%20Safety%20month%20Feb.%202012.pdfState Health Department Reminds Public of the Importance of Choosing the Correct Restraint for Their ChildWed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#843 Agencies Encouraged to Apply for State Clean Diesel Grantshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Diesel%20News%20Release%202012.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health is pleased to release the annual State Clean Diesel Grant Program application...Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#842 Yellow Ribbon Awareness Project Visually Displays Impact of Suicideshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Yellow%20Ribbon%20Awareness%20Project%20Jan%2023%202012.pdfThe yellow ribbon serves as a visual reminder of all the efforts that are taken to help prevent the tragedy of suicide. The North Dakota Department of Health will be using the yellow ribbon in an even grander display, at university, high school and middle school campuses across the state, to show the exact scope of how deeply suicides of our young people affects us each and every year. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#841 Department of Health Receives Grant from the DentaQuest Foundationhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/DentaQuest%20NR.pdfGrant Will Help Improve Oral Health Care in North Dakota...Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#840 State Health Department Reports an Increase in Rabid Animals in Bowman Countyhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Rabies%20NR%20Jan%202012.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health is alerting residents in Bowman County that there has been a recent increase in animals testing positive for rabies in the county...Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#839 Governor Dalrymple Appoints Three New Members to the State Health Councilhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/New%20State%20Health%20Council%20Appointees.pdfGovernor Jack Dalrymple has appointed three new members to the State Health Council...Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#838 Department of Health Educates About Congenital Heart Defectshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Birth%20Defects%20Prevention%20Month2012.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health is educating about ways to prevent birth defects, the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, in conjunction with National Birth Defects Prevention Month observed in January. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#837 January is National Cervical Health Awareness Monthhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/National%20Cervical%20Health%20Awareness%20Month%202012.pdfJanuary is National Cervical Health Awareness Month, and the North Dakota Department of Health is reminding women of the importance of regular Pap tests. Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#836 State Health Department Wins Eight Awards for Excellence in Communicationhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/NPHIC%20awards%202011.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health received eight awards for excellence in public health communication from the National Public Health Information Coalition...Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#835 State Health Council Approves One New Physician for Loan Repayment Programhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/SHC%20loan%20repayment%20announcement%20Dec%202011.pdfThe State Health Council in conjunction with the North Dakota Department of Health announces that one physician has been approved for loan repayment assistance...Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#834 North Dakota Health-Care Providers Receive Immunization Awardshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/2011%20Awards%20Press%20Release.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health has announced their annual immunization rate awards...Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#833 North Dakota Cancer Coalition Encourages a Healthier Christmashttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/A%20Healthier%20Christmas.pdfThe North Dakota Cancer Coalition encourages you to think outside of the box this Christmas when it comes to shopping, gift giving and preparing your holiday feast...Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#832 Long Term Care Advisory Committee Schedules Meetinghttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Long%20Term%20Care%20Committee%2012_6_2011.pdfThe North Dakota Long Term Care Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011...Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#831 National Influenza Vaccination Week Highlights the Importance of Flu Vaccinationhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/National%20Influenza%20Vaccination%20Week%2011-12.pdfDecember 4 through 10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#830 North Dakota Observes World AIDS Dayhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/World%20AIDS%20Day%202011%20News%20Release.pdfDepartment of Health Urges Testing for At-Risk PeopleTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#829 Mobile Food Units Must Be Licensed Before Serving Food in North Dakotahttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Mobile%20Food%20Licenses.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health and Upper Missouri District Health Unit, Williston, are warning all mobile food units they must be licensed before doing business in North Dakota...Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#828 North Dakota Cancer Coalition Encourages Healthy Choices During The Holidayshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Nutrition%20During%20the%20Holidays%20news%20release.pdfThe North Dakota Cancer Coalition is providing tips for navigating through holiday party festivities, including the foods that accompany them.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#827 America Recycles Day Aims to Raise Awareness About Recyclinghttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Recycling%20Day%202011.pdfIn conjunction with <i>America Recycles Day</i> observed Nov. 15, 2011, the North Dakota Department of Health is encouraging residents to learn about the many benefits of recycling...Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#826 State Health Council Schedules Meetinghttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/State%20Health%20Council%2011%2015%202011.pdfThe State Health Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at 10 a.m...Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#825 Cancer Survivors Encouraged to Learn About and Recognize Environmental Factors After Flooding That May Cause Health-Related Problemshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Cancer_Environment%20Flood%20News%20Release.pdfThe North Dakota Cancer Coalition encourages all cancer survivors to be mindful of the long-term environmental impact the flood and high water events may have caused to homes and businesses...Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#824 North Dakota Tobacco Quitline Still Successful After Seven Yearshttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Quitline_Success_Anniversary.pdfThe North Dakota Tobacco Quitline recently celebrated its seventh anniversary and continues to be a successful service...Wed, 2 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#823 State Health Department Issues Final Pesticides General Permithttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/EPA%20Extension%20Pesticides%20General%20Permit%20News%20Release.pdfThe North Dakota Department of Health today announced a notice of final action for the Pesticide General Permit for Applications of Pesticides to Waters of the State...Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#822 National Diabetes Month Observed in Novemberhttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/National%20Diabetes%20Month%202011.pdfNorth Dakotans Encouraged to Make a Plan to Prevent Diabetes and Its ComplicationsTue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#821 State Health Council Schedules Meetinghttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/State%20Health%20Council%20Oct%2027%202011.pdfThe State Health Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011...Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#820 State Health Department Reminds Residents About Indoor Air Issues Associated With Home Remodelinghttp://www.ndhan.gov/data/mrNews/Indoor%20Air%20Quality%20Month%20Remodeling%202011.pdfIn conjunction with <i> Home Indoor Air Quality Month,</i> the North Dakota Department of Health is reminding residents to be aware of lead, asbestos and mold before remodeling...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.ndhan.gov/media/news/NewsRSSFeed#818