Brain injury awareness, treatment and recovery are focus of virtual conference
LuWanna Lawrence and Heather Steffl
BISMARCK – Brain injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. They can affect a person’s ability to think and solve problems; move and speak, or control behavior, emotion and reactions. The 10th annual Mind Matters virtual conference on March 25-26 will showcase new research, trends and innovative approaches to caring for individuals living with brain injuries. An entire day will be dedicated to learning about brain injuries caused by strokes.
On March 25, local and regional experts will cover topics on yoga and meditation for brain injuries, recognizing brain injuries as chronic health conditions and using a virtual care platform to promote learning following a brain injury. Dr. Dmitry Esterov will present on Mayo Clinic’s Knowledge Translation Center at 2:30 p.m. A survivor panel discussion will be held from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
ND Department of Human Services receives federal approval to expand behavioral health services
devils lake newsroom
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services has received final approval of the Medicaid 1915(i) State Plan Amendment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), creating opportunities to expand community-based behavioral health services. The department plans to have the program available for Medicaid members who qualify by Feb. 16, 2021. The Medicaid 1915(i) State Plan Amendment is one of the most crucial steps North Dakota has taken to end the behavioral health systems crisis,” said Carlotta McCleary, spokesperson for the Mental Health Advocacy Network. “In fact, the 1915(i) represents one of the single largest behavioral health reforms this state has seen in the last several decades.