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

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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

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

The Accidental Advocate
April 12, 2024
University of North Dakota graduate Melissa Henke discusses her path toward addiction medicine and helping usher North Dakota through the nation's 'addiction crisis'.