By Lindsey Karlson, Director of Programs and Training As we plan for the year ahead, CHAD is excited to share an update on how we’ll be supporting—and celebrating—our incredible health center teams...
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By Elizabeth Schenkel, External Affairs Manager There’s been a lot of noise lately about enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) - what they are, who uses them, and what might happen if they expire....
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By Jennifer Saueressig, RN, Clinical Quality Manager Each November, we recognize Diabetes Awareness Month as a time to focus on the growing impact of both Type 1 and Type 2...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net October 30, 2025 Connecting North Dakotans to Health Coverage During Marketplace Open Enrollment North Dakotans can get...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net October 30, 2025 Connecting South Dakotans to Health Coverage During Marketplace Open Enrollment South Dakotans can...
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Written by Liz Schenkel, External Affairs Manager ACA Marketplace insurance allows individuals and families without access to other affordable, comprehensive health insurance to obtain coverage for themselves and their families....
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Written by Jennifer Saueressig, Clinical Quality Manager After a few early delays, the 2025–2026 fall vaccine rollout is officially underway, with updated COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines available nationwide. The...
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Written by Brittany Zephier, Navigator Project Manager Open enrollment is almost here, and with it comes another opportunity to help those who are uninsured or need coverage take the first...
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Written by Jenn Saueressig, Clinical Quality Manager October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of prevention, screening, and early detection. According to the CDC,...
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Written by Kim Kuhlmann, External Affairs Manager The ND Oral Health Coalition annual in-person meeting was held on September 17. Coalition members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of members over...
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Written by Samantha Marts, Administrative & Program Coordinator Maternal health in the rural Dakotas is deeply personal to me. My mother is a physician at a clinic in Winner, South...
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Written by Liz Schenkel, External Affairs Manager As the backbone of primary care, health centers deliver affordable, high-quality services to nearly 34 million people across the country and over 162,000...
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Written by Shelly Ten Napel, Chief Executive Officer This year marks a significant milestone for CHAD—our 40th anniversary as the Primary Care Association serving health centers across North Dakota and...
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Written by Jenn Saueressig, Clinical Quality Manager As students return to classrooms this fall, health centers play a critical role in preventing vaccine-preventable illnesses that can disrupt learning and strain...
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Written by Jenn Saueressig, Clinical Quality Manager CHAD is excited to share a new resource designed to support health centers in improving blood pressure (BP) control, a critical component of...
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Written by Brandon Huether, Marketing & Communications Manager North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Family HealthCare a $1.67 million grant from the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund to...
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Written by Liz Schenkel, External Affairs Manager We’re excited to share that CHAD’s advocacy listserv has a new name – Dakota Health Center Voices! Formerly known as Dakota Voice, this...
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Written by Kaitlyn Van Peursem, Digital Communications & Design Specialist Community health centers across North and South Dakota are celebrating National Health Center Week (NHCW) by shining a spotlight on...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager, CHAD 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net Release Date: August 5, 2025 CHAD Celebrates National Health Center Week in North Dakota BISMARCK, ND —...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager, CHAD 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net Release Date: August 5, 2025 CHAD Celebrates National Health Center Week in South Dakota SIOUX FALLS, SD...
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Written by Jennifer Saueressig, Clinical Quality Manager Jennifer Saueressig, Clinical Quality Manager at CHAD, attended the North Dakota Cancer Coalition (NDCC) Annual Meeting on June 24 and the ND Colorectal...
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Written by Shelly Ten Napel, Chief Executive Officer On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This new law presents both...
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Written by Brandon Huether, Marketing & Communications Manager Each year, CHAD celebrates with our member health centers during National Health Center Week, and this year, we’re excited to unveil a...
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Written by Kim Kuhlmann, External Affairs Manager Your input is requested: The CHAD external affairs team requests your help! As we reflect on how to distribute information and reach elected...
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Written by Becky Wahl, Director of Innovation & Health Informatics The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) team has prepared the Uniform Data System (UDS) Databook annually for member...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager, CHAD 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net Release Date: May 14, 2025 Health and Community Organizations Respond Swiftly to Support Yankton Families after Job...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager, CHAD 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net Release Date: May 13, 2025 CHAD Launches “Medicaid Matters to Me” Campaign to Amplify Stories and Protect...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager, CHAD 605-910-8150 bhuether@communityhealthcare.net Release Date: May 13, 2025 CHAD Launches “Medicaid Matters to Me” Campaign to Amplify Stories and Protect...
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Written by Kim Kuhlmann, External Affairs Manager The ND Legislative Session adjourned sine die at 4:00 am on Saturday, May 3. A record 1,035 bills were filed and over 600...
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Written by Jenn Saueressig, RN, Clinical Quality Manager North Dakota has reported eleven measles cases in Williams County and Cass County so far in 2025, with several of the latest...
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Written by Shelly Ten Napel, CEO Medicaid has been a hot topic over the last several months as Congress has considered its values and priorities relative to the program. At...
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Written by Jenn Saueressig, RN, Clinical Quality Manager CHAD recently wrapped up a successful three-part webinar series aimed at increasing Well-Child Visits, Adult Annual Wellness Visits, and Medicare Annual Wellness...
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Every year, National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases NIIW will take place from April 21-28, bringing together health care...
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The Navigator team has been hard at work during this busy season, connecting with individuals and families who need access to health care. Recently, we participated in a resource event...
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Written by Shelly Hegerle, Director of People & Culture On March 8, it was announced that a winter storm could impact our area the following weekend. My immediate thought was,...
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