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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My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans

Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, June 14-16

R-COOL-Health Scrubs Academy I, June 5-8, 2023

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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Current CRH Projects

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Featured Project

The North Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program is a state based partnership that works with and assists all rural hospitals to stabilize and sustain their local healthcare infrastructure.

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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 Indigenous Elderly Plan for the Future
November 10, 2022
The My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans has been developed to assist Native American elderly think about future needs and share their wishes with their care team and loved ones.