AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRural Health Funding: North Dakota HHS opened a new round of $50.5 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants, with money aimed at rural behavioral health needs assessments, ambulance equipment/tech upgrades, childcare to help recruit and retain rural healthcare workers, remote patient monitoring, and telehealth infrastructure for rural and tribal communities. Deadlines run from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14. Suicide Prevention for Youth: ND Thrives is pushing to embed rural and tribal youth suicide prevention into everyday community life, building on its SAMHSA-funded work and partnerships with NORC at the University of Chicago and Northland Health Centers. Mental Health Snapshot: A national look at depression highlights how symptoms have risen in recent years and that fewer than 40% of people with depression seek treatment. Local Care & Training: Lake Region State College’s surgical technology program graduated its first cohort, with Altru serving as a key partner through an apprenticeship model. Health Access Reminder: Essentia Health is urging families to schedule well-child and teen visits in summer, including sports physicals ahead of the school year. Road Safety: A fatal Fargo crash at Main Avenue and University Drive killed a 60-year-old motorcyclist; investigators say he failed to stop for a red light in wet, light-rain conditions. Community Recognition: Jamestown Regional Medical Center honored Laura Kulsrud with its 2026 SHERO award for her service and advocacy.
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