(In photo from left to right: Tim Trithart, Lexy Eggert, Joe Kippley, Shelly Ten Napel, Liz Schenkel, Shannon Bacon) With South Dakota’s 2026 legislative session in the rearview mirror,...
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The 101st South Dakota Legislative Session is in full swing, and CHAD is on the ground in Pierre to ensure the voices of our health centers and patients are heard. Over...
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In February, health center leaders from the Dakotas and CHAD staff joined over 3,000 community health center champions and advocates for the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) annual...
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CHAD invites you to consider the Associate Membership Program, a unique opportunity for organizations that share our mission of fostering healthy communities and increasing access to affordable, high-quality care. This...
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The bi-partisan funding package for fiscal year (FY) 2026 has passed and includes federal funding for community health centers (CHCs), Indian Health Service (IHS), and many Tribal health programs. Through...
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The North Dakota Legislature met January 21 – 23, for a Special Session primarily to address the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Appropriation for RHTP passes: North Dakota was awarded $198.9 million for...
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In January, North Dakota and South Dakota lawmakers officially approved Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding – a major milestone for each state. CHAD celebrates this historic, 5-year investment to strengthen rural...
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Right now, South Dakota lawmakers are considering legislation that would bring financial stability to South Dakota's health centers and ensure they can continue providing the full range of high-quality primary...
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South Dakota’s 101st Legislative Session is underway, and CHAD is excited to keep health centers and advocates connected every step of the way! Throughout the session, CHAD is actively engaging...
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Federal funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs) is set to expire AGAIN on January 30. Without action from Congress, vital care for patients and communities across the Dakotas is at risk. Since...
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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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Find advocacy tools, campaign materials, and sample policies to help your health center engage in effective outreach and education. Explore resources from NACHC, Advocates for Community Health, and state-specific handouts...
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This toolkit provides ready-to-use materials to help share the value and impact of health centers. Inside, you’ll find social media posts, graphics, videos, poster templates, press release templates, flyers, and...
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This toolkit equips health centers with ready-to-use advocacy materials to raise awareness and urge action ahead of the September 30 federal funding deadline. It includes sample social media posts and...
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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 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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Below you can find state-specific one-pagers and a printable rack card that include essential advocacy and policy materials to help clearly define the purpose, value, and impact of community health...
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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 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 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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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 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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JOIN THE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) hosted an impactful webinar launching Medicaid Matters to Me, a campaign that illustrates the profound impact Medicaid has on everyone...
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