AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChildcare Access: North Dakota families are stuck on a growing waitlist for state childcare assistance, with 1,892 families listed as of Aug. 9 and lawmakers weighing an added $9 million for the special session. Rural Health Funding: The state is offering grant money through the Rural Health Transformation Fund to help rural and tribal communities improve workforces and health care options; applications are due Aug. 26. Behavioral Health Boost: U.S. HHS awards more than $4 million for North Dakota health initiatives, including support for Head Start, hospital preparedness, and a CDC suicide prevention expansion at UND. Medicare Advantage Cuts: KFF reports that Medicare Advantage plan terminations are hitting North Dakota and other states hard, leaving seniors to find new coverage. Public Health & Safety: A first West Nile virus case is reported in North Dakota, while a separate study ranks North Dakota low for medical malpractice payments compared with national hotspots. Health Workforce: Northland Community and Technical College physical therapy assistant student Madison Kraft earns a perfect score on the National Physical Therapy Exam. Community Care: Grand Forks’ Vets in the Park connects veterans and families with mental health, housing, and transition resources.
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