News

News from the past 60 days. Please visit the News Archive for news items from the past 60-180 days.

• Fargo VA Medical Center, UND Center for Rural Health Part of New $10 Million Rural Health Resource Center Project
  Aug 20, 2008 -- GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The Fargo VA Medical Center and the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences were awarded federal funding from the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance health care delivery to rural veterans and close gaps in quality and access to care that result from geographic isolation.

• Health Care Issues Still Impair Rural Areas
  Aug 20, 2008 -- Despite a number of government efforts, rural communities still face challenges in providing adequate health services for seniors.

• HRSA Administrator Applauds Center for Rural Health at National Conference
  Aug 15, 2008 -- An exerpt from HRSA Administrator, Elizabeth M. Duke's remarks at the National Health Service Corps’ Ambassadors Conference held in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 25, 2008.

• Grant for Services to People with Head Injuries
  Aug 9, 2008 -- The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded the North Dakota Department of Human Services a grant to strengthen the coordination of services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries.

• UND Center for Rural Health Strengthens Services to Individuals with Head Injuries
  Jul 31, 2008 -- The federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded the North Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) a grant to strengthen the coordination of services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

• North Dakota Team Advises National Summit on Solutions for Nursing Faculty Shortages
  Jul 18, 2008 -- A team of nursing experts from North Dakota shared their expertise at the first Nursing Education Capacity Summit in Washington, D.C. in June.

• Senator Dorgan Talks Diabetes Funding for Native American Programs with UND Center for Rural Health
  Jul 8, 2008 -- Senator Byron Dorgan visited with staff and students from the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health in Grand Forks July 2 regarding the importance of continued federal funding of diabetes research, prevention, treatment and education.

• Center for Rural Health Funds Scholarships to Health Quality Conference
  Jun 26, 2008 -- The Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is funding scholarships through its SHIP program for three North Dakota health professionals to attend national conferences on providing quality health care in rural communities.

Updates

• Rural Health Updates - This email-only twice monthly publication distributes information on news, opportunities, publications, resources, events, staff news and a monthly feature article. The News Flash serves as a stop-gap measure with such high time-sensitivity that it cannot wait for the next publication of the CRH Update. 
• Flex Updates contain information relevant to rural hospitals such as new initiatives, funding, legislative and other areas of interest. Additionally, specific information related to the North Dakota Flex Program are highlighted in this communication, such as available technical assistance.