Sunday, May 11, 2025
5/11/2025
North Dakota Statewide Cancer Registry - Purpose: The purpose of NDSCR is to collect and disseminate high-quality data on reportable cancer cases promptly for public health cancer prevention and control. NDSCR maintains the high standards of the CDC’s National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) and advanced national data quality standards; we develop and maintain strong collaborations with other state and regional groups such as the Comprehensive Cancer and Breast and Cervical cancer screening programs, chronic disease initiatives, vaccination, and other public health initiatives, including the tobacco control programs. Identification, tracking, and meaningful reduction of risk factors such as tobacco, environmental hazards, UV radiation, etc. are monitored and used to improve health and prevent disease. Outcomes: Expected outcomes include increased access, accurate and timely cancer data for stakeholders, partners, and researchers; improved access and use of high-quality cancer data; data-driven decisions and surveillance of cancer screening, decisions, and survivorship for all North Dakotans, including those at higher risk and priority populations. A positive and unique feature of this cancer registry is the strong link with public health, both at the state level and at the registry level where the MPH and Population health faculty and students participate. Ultimately, decreased incidence, morbidity, and mortality of cancer and increased, meaningful survivorship of cancer within the population is a goal of entire cancer and chronic disease program. The structure and management of NDSCR and increasing integration within public and population health facilitate this inclusive and long-range mission.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).