BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Health and Human Services has reported two cases of measles in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state. According to the NDHHS, the cases have been linked to international travel. The total number of reported cases in North Dakota now stands at 21 since May 2. So far, one person has…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s been nearly two weeks since measles cases were reported at the West Fargo and Fargo Essentia clinics. As of Thursday, two more cases have been reported in Cass County. “Once you have a few cases of measles, you always expect more because this is one of the most infectious diseases known to us. For every…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — There are now nine cases of measles in North Dakota. That number is up from the four we told you about yesterday. North Dakota Health and Human Services says all of the new cases are people who are unvaccinated and had no reported contact with previously identified cases. They say that people at the Williston Walmart…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2014, Fargo Cass Public Health has provided the community with various resources including the detox center in the Gladys Ray Shelter. But now federal funds for staff are being cut at the end of September. “The funding was primarily for staffing; however, the funding helped across all aspects of the program. We are currently receiving…
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has its first human case of West Nile virus this season. The state’s Health and Human Services says the person lives in Morton County and was hospitalized Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash. Categories: Health, Local…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Hepatitis A vaccine clinic was held at UND Memorial Union this afternoon for people potentially exposed by a worker at Chick-fil-a on campus. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection. North Dakota Health and Human Services says the worker was possibly exposed following out-of-state travel. No additional cases have been identified. People who ate…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Health and Human Services has a new leader, and he comes from Texas. Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Wayne Salter to lead the state’s largest agency. Salter is a former Texas Health and Human Services executive. He has more than 25 years of experience and leadership in human service programs, strategic planning and process…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Medicaid members will now have access to free Naloxone, the medication used to block or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The standing order was issued by North Dakota Health and Human Services. Statewide Medicaid enrolled pharmacies will be allowed to dispense over-the-counter naloxone products at no cost to Medicaid members. The pharmacies…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the state urges people that if you see something, say something. “It’s really important to have, like, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day or just talking in general about elder abuse awareness, abuse of older adults or abuse of adults with physical disabilities overall. We want to bring…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — CHI Mercy Health Valley City is named the first Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital in North Dakota. The criteria for the designation was developed by a task force of cardiovascular health experts. It was based on nationally recognized guidelines including pre-hospital care, the emergency assessment of STEMI patients and treatment. STEMI is an acronym for the most…
