Neva Scoular, LPN and WRHS Immunization Coordinator accepted Immunization Awards for WRHS Clinics in Hettinger and Bowman at the North Dakota Immunization Conference on July 18 in Bismarck.

The rates at Hettinger clinic increased from 47.1% to 69.4%. The hard work earned WRHS with a ‘Most Improved Pediatric Immunization Rate Award.’

Bowman Clinic has shown its commitment to the health and well-being of the adolescents of North Dakota by improving HPV immunization coverage rates by at least 30% from 2017 to 2018. Because of this dedication, the clinic received the 'Most Improved HPV Immunization Rate Award.'

This achievement shows how hard West River Health Services employees work to ensure children in our state are protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.