Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $6.4 Million to North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $6,444,244 for the following programs and initiatives across North Dakota: $4,043,996 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen the state’s opioid response. $1,778,045 to North Dakota State University for biomedical research and training. $375,000 to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo to expand access to substance use disorder treatment and mental health services across the state. $247,203 to Spirit Lake Tribe to strengthen suicide prevention efforts and improve mental health services.