GRAND FORKS, N.D., July 17 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer issued the following press release:

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.

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