North Dakota Public Health Association

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!

11/10/2025

NDPHA members were able to join committed and exceptional public health professionals from across the country in our nation’s capital earlier this month at the American Public Health Association meeting.

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.

10/01/2025

Well done Kylie! Thank you for sharing your knowledge to keep ND healthy!

Avian influenza activity has started to ramp up in /www.agweek.com/livestock/poultry/avian-flu-found-in-north-dakota-south-dakota-turkeys" target="_blank">North Dakota and South Dakota over recent weeks. Health experts in North Dakota are hoping to keep the public informed on what this virus is capa...

09/13/2025

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As doctors and nurses in North Dakota we have grave concerns about the unprecedented chaos and collapse of critical programs at the Centers for Disease Control, the nation’s premier public health agency. For over 75 years CDC has protected generations of Americans. Now however, CDC’s capacity ha...

09/05/2025

Join us for the next DPH Seminar Series featuring Lance Presser, PhD, a virologist with extensive international experience in high-containment labs and outbreak response.
📅 Thursday, September 25
🕑 2–3 pm CT
📍 NDSU Memorial Union, Hidatsa Room (Fargo, ND)
💻 Can’t make it in person? Join virtually: bit.ly/47Bzkip
Talk: Laboratory Networks for Preparedness and Response: Experiences and Thoughts
Dr. Presser will share key lessons from global laboratory collaborations during outbreaks such as Ebola, SARS-CoV-2, and mpox, as well as efforts to strengthen preparedness for emerging infections.
☕ Coffee, lemonade, and light snacks will be provided!
✅ Free and open to all.

Join us for the next DPH Seminar Series featuring Lance Presser, PhD, a virologist with extensive international experience in high-containment labs and outbreak response.

09/03/2025

We are feeling extra celebratory and grateful after seeing this announcement from Governor Kelly Armstrong. We are thrilled to know Sherry's public health expertise is going to elevate statewide public health policy just like she benefits the Southwestern District Health Unit. Congratulations Sherry!

Today we announced the appointment of Sherry Adams to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer. We’re thrilled to bring her expertise, passion and trusted voice to this key role as we continue working to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation.

https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-appoints-longtime-public-health-leader-sherry-adams-serve-state-health-officer

07/30/2025

July 30, 2025 is the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid, signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Medicaid has brought healthcare to millions of uninsured, and low income persons. Medicaid was established on the belief that every person deserves an equitable opportunity to thrive. However, recent legislation threatens to cut funding to Medicaid, and add work requirements to recipient eligibility. Today we celebrate the impact of Medicaid on protecting and serving Americans for 60 years, and we hope to see Medicaid supported until we have universal health coverage in the U.S.

07/26/2025

On July 26, 1990 President George HW Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that ensures people with disabilities have equal rights and opportunities—at work, in schools, in public spaces, and beyond. As we celebrate 35 years, we honor the strength, resilience, and advocacy of the disability community who made this milestone possible. Join us in recognizing this important moment in our history and continuing the push for equity and inclusion.

Happy 35th Anniversary to the ADA!