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.

Now Accepting Nominations for Rural Health Awards

AHEC Scholars is a Two-Year Certificate Program

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Fifth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2019

The Fifth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2019 updates the previous four 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.

Featured CRH Project

The goal of the Rural Community Opioid Response Program planning grant is to strengthen multi-sector collaborations that will lead to targeted interventions addressing opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, or recovery needs in rural North Dakota communities.

Learn more about Rural Community Opioid Response Program

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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:
November 2019