FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over 80% of U.S. counties lack adequate access to healthcare, according to a recent study done by Nursa, a healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting nurses to work in facilities in need of help. The study also reports that North Dakota ranks at the second highest for over 200,000 of its residents having to trek more…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Traill County and another case in Pembina County for a statewide total of 23 confirmed cases to date in 2026. This is the first case reported in Traill County. The United States has confirmed 1,136 cases in 2026. Manitoba, Canada is currently reporting an…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Health and Human Services says they are taking immediate steps to ensure households receive their full or remaining November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. Households that received a partial SNAP benefit on November 7 will be issued the remaining amount. Those that did not receive any benefit on November 7 will receive…
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…
