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.

Honoring Native Elder Veterans

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Sixth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2021

The Sixth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2021 updates the previous five editions with a comprehensive examination of healthcare workforce licensure data. The report provides a detailed look at the status of health, healthcare delivery, and the healthcare workforce across the state.

Current CRH Projects

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Featured Project

Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) are a process through which hospitals work with their communities to identify priority health needs of their citizens. The Center for Rural Health has conducted CHNAs in rural communities throughout North Dakota and is helping them find ways to address those needs.

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Focus on Rural Health

is a blog that features stories about rural health leaders and people working in rural North Dakota healthcare organizations.

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Center for Rural Health Update:
March 2021