AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealthcare Workforce & Education: UND leaders say a new health professions addition is in the design phase, aiming to bring nursing and other disciplines together with the medical school for more interprofessional training. Rural Health Systems: Altru Health System’s board voted to keep pursuing its plan to acquire three St. Alexius Health Hospitals in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison, with Catholic affiliation likely to continue if talks succeed. Mental Health Access: Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomed psychiatrist Dr. Nathan Chan, expanding local behavioral health options. Public Health & Safety: North Dakota is seeking to reduce the “error rate” in the SNAP program, a move that can affect household stability and health-related access. Community Health & Wellness: North Dakota announced wellness equipment grants for rural and tribal schools and rural hospitals. Local Health Costs: Medicaid spending updates show big jumps in some areas, including Grand Forks durable medical equipment spending rising in 2024. Health in the News Cycle: A WalletHub report ranked Fargo and Bismarck among the least-stressed cities in the U.S., using work, finances, family and health/safety measures.
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