Center for Rural Health

The Center for Rural Health, located at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, connects resources and knowledge to strengthen the health of people in rural and tribal communities. Our programs serve people in within the state, region, and nation.

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Center for Rural Health Update

The CRH Update is a monthly newsletter that features rural health news, funding opportunities, publications, resources, events, and staff news.

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Did you know that the Center for Rural Health operates the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub), the nation's premiere rural health information source? Check out RHIhub for current and reliable resources plus tools to help you learn about rural health needs and how to address them. Funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.

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Focus on Rural Health

features stories about rural health leaders and people working in rural North Dakota healthcare organizations. View most recent story:

Helping Elders Age in Place
April 7, 2026
The Native Aging in Place Project provides resources and support to help Native Elders remain in their homes longer.