Cancer Summit - June 17th

June 17 - 2009 Cancer Summit, "Prevent Cancer with Worksite Wellness Enhancing Productivity and Maintaining Cost," will be held in Bismarck at the Doublewood Inn, facilitated by the ND Cancer Coalition and Healthy ND. Click here for more information or to register: http://www.ndcancercoalition.org/about/2009-cancer-summit/registration-form/

First Lady’s Women’s Health Summit May 4, 2009

North Dakota First Lady Mikey L. Hoeven and North Dakotans Partnering for Women’s Health hosted over 500 women at the 5th Annual First Lady’s Women’s Health Summit in Fargo May 4, 2009!  The 500 enthusiastic attendees invested the day considering the theme, "What you think about, you bring about." Click here for conference resources including recipes. Mark your calendars for October 26, 2009 - the First Lady's Health Summit in Bismarck.

Healthy North Dakota Participates in Transition Team Health Reform Discussion

Members of the Healthy North Dakota Coordinating Committee recently provided input to the Obama-Biden Transition Team on prevention and health reform.  Coordinating Committee members participated in a “Community Health Reform Discussion” format as suggested by the Transition Team at a meeting in Bismarck in December 2008.  Participants responded to questions about how public policy can help Americans access preventive care and promote healthier lifestyles and employers’ roles in a reformed health system.  To read the full meeting summary, click here to open the document.

Eating fruits and vegetables that are in season has the benefits of freshness, great taste, affordability.  Click here for recipes and other ideas for eating and serving seasonally fresh fruits and vegetables.

Healthy North Dakota Story Well Project

Healthy North Dakota Story Well Project is gathering the stories of people living with or overcoming health challenges. Learn more...