Foundation grants focus on maternal health outcomes

Published on June 26, 2025

Catholic Charities North Dakota locations in Minot, Bismarck, Fargo and Grand Forks received one of three 2025 Maternal Health Grants from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation, the foundation announced.

The nonprofit Catholic Charities is enhancing maternal health efforts by providing support services to families two generations at a time through the necessary transportation to appointments, parent education and more, according to foundation information.

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