ND: Health
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Nutrition takes a seat at the doctor's office in underserved areas
September is Hunger Action Month. In North Dakota, it isn't just food banks trying to help underserved populations get nutritious items. Health …
North Dakota's abortion ban overturned
Abortion care restrictions in North Dakota are expected to be lifted in the near future, following a court ruling on Thursday. A state judge said …
Debating ND government's connection to crisis pregnancy centers
Legal disputes still surround North Dakota's abortion ban. Underneath the court activity is the influence of "crisis pregnancy centers" and debate …
Go ahead and vote this fall; your health might thank you
Election Day is a little more than two months away and North Dakotans turned off by the political environment are urged to consider their long-term he…
Not your average block party: ND project aims to inspire 'active' city planning
Community developers are tasked with balancing infrastructure needs - like roads, with amenities for the public to enjoy. Organizers behind an …
ND, other states see progress with 988 but report recommends additional steps
A new report looking at the rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline found a wide variance between states, with North Dakota included in the …
25 years of West Nile: How virus' trends are playing out in 2024
West Nile virus has had a presence in the United States for a quarter of a century. A mild winter and rainy spring sets the stage for more mosquitoes …
Report: ND again ranks high for workplace danger
North Dakota has not managed to substantially reverse its rate of workplace fatalities. An annual report puts the state in the top five in the …
Technology, flexibility at core of new ND nursing degree program
When students return to a North Dakota college this fall, some will be in a new nursing program. Leaders say not only will it help with workforce …
Expert: Healthy diet doesn't have to be a lofty, expensive goal
March is National Nutrition Month, and North Dakotans are being reminded of ways to better manage their health through personalized diet plans …
ND hopes new campaign beefs up rural health-care workforce
North Dakota lags behind other Midwestern states when it comes to having an adequate number of health-care physicians. State officials say a new …
Despite more awareness, mental-health barriers remain for farmers
It is January and North Dakota farmers may already be looking ahead to the spring planting season. Mental health providers see hope and challenges …