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Items from the past 180 days

DaCCoTA Pilot Project Program Seeks Applications for COVID-19-Related Pilot Grant Awards
Apr 22, 2020 -- The Dakota Cancer Collaborative on Translational Activity Pilot Projects Program is seeking applications for COVID-19-related Pilot Grant Awards.

NDDoH Recruiting Health Professionals for COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020 -- The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is asking for help recruiting healthcare professionals to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Gray Talks About Research in Rural Indigenous Areas
Apr 15, 2020 -- Jacque Gray of the Center for Rural Health talked about her research career in rural indigenous areas.

2020 Dakota Conference Canceled
Apr 15, 2020 -- The 2020 Dakota Conference, the CAH Preconference, and the Respirator Fit Testing Training have been canceled due to COVID-19.

Remembering Dr. Gary Hart
Apr 15, 2020 -- It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Dr. Gary Hart, director of the UND Center for Rural Health.

Hand Sanitizer Available for Senior Care Facilities and Hospitals
Apr 9, 2020 -- The Rural Health Alliance is working with regional distillers that are making hand sanitizer to get it to senior care facilities and hospitals.

NDBIN Continues Work Through COVID-19 Crisis
Apr 8, 2020 -- The North Dakota Brain Injury Network Continues its work despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mental Health Resources for K-12 Educators During COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020 -- Shawnda Schroeder of the Center for Rural Health helped compile a wide range of resources to help K-12 educators during COVID-19.

Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers During COVID-19
Apr 7, 2020 -- Shawnda Schroeder of the Center for Rural Health helped compile a wide range of resources to help parents and caregivers during COVID-19.

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
Apr 7, 2020 -- The Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center offers a list of COVID-19 resources to help individuals, providers, communities, and states in Health and Human Services Region 8.

CRH Staff Still Available While Working Remotely
Mar 18, 2020 -- Center for Rural Health staff continue to be available by phone and email despite working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.

2020 Statewide CAH and RHC Quality Conference Canceled
Mar 16, 2020 -- The 2020 Statewide CAH and RHC Quality Conference has been canceled.

Mind Matters Conference Canceled
Mar 16, 2020 -- The 2020 Mind Matters Conference has been canceled amid growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gray Recognized for Public Service
Mar 11, 2020 -- Jacque Gray of the Center for Rural Health was named a fellow of the American Psychological Association Division 18: Psychologists in Public Service.

NIEJI's Gray and Warne Provide Training at Red Lake Event
Mar 10, 2020 -- At a regional event in Red Lake, Minnesota, Jacque Gray and Maylynn Warne of the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative provided training on resources to help prevent elder abuse.

Register as a Dakota Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor
Mar 5, 2020 -- The deadline for the 2020 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health sponsor/exhibitor registration is March 18.

Masks Lift the Veil on Brain Injury Experiences at Fargo Exhibit
Mar 3, 2020 -- An article in the Fargo Forum detailed some of the work being done by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network and highlighted "Unmasking Brain Injury" events.
Source: INFORUM

Art Display Promotes Brain Injury Awareness
Mar 1, 2020 -- Art display in Fargo, North Dakota, will showcase the work of brain injury survivors in the state.

12 North Dakota Rural Hospitals Named in Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
Feb 28, 2020 -- Twelve rural hospitals in North Dakota were recognized nationally as being among the best Critical Access Hospitals in the country.

Schroeder Leads Work to Determine Mental Health Training, Assistance Needs in Region 8
Feb 13, 2020 -- Shawnda Schroeder serves as lead researcher and author on mental health training products.

Several North Dakota Communities Receive Grants to Further Activity and Wellness
Feb 13, 2020 -- The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grant Program awarded grants to several North Dakota communities to promote physical activity and overall wellness for all ages.

Community Showcases Give Glimpse of Rural Healthcare Opportunities
Feb 12, 2020 -- A number of community showcases are scheduled for those interested in potential healthcare careers in North Dakota facilities.

Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Implementation
Feb 11, 2020 -- The program provides funding to strengthen and expand substance use disorder/opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery service delivery in rural communities.

Register Now for the CAH Preconference and the Respirator Fit Testing Training
Feb 10, 2020 -- A CAH Preconference and Respirator Fit Testing Training will be held in conjunction with the Dakota Conference.

Deadline Approaching: Register Now as a Dakota Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor
Feb 6, 2020 -- The deadline for the 2020 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health sponsor/exhibitor registration is March 6.

Three North Dakota Students Receive Outstanding Research Awards
Feb 1, 2020 -- Ryan Toledo, Marlinda Haudley, and Andrea Kelsch were honored with the 2019 Alan J. Allery Awards at the 17th Annual American Indian Health Research Conference.

New Grant Expands Coverage for Mental Health in North Dakota
Jan 29, 2020 -- A new grant from the Department of Corrections and Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota allows for victims of crime to receive help for mental health issues.

Rural Health Award Nominations Close on Friday
Jan 27, 2020 -- The Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health planning committee is soliciting nominations for the Outstanding Rural Health Awards. Deadline to submit is January 31 at noon.

Submit Your Scrubs Academy I & II Applications - Deadline Approaching!
Jan 13, 2020 -- The R-COOL-Health Scrubs Academy application deadline is February 13, 2020. The four-day, three-night camps encourages North Dakota middle and high school students to pursue a career in healthcare.

DaCCoTA Pilot Projects Team Announces Requests for Applications
Jan 10, 2020 -- The DaCCoTA Pilot Projects team announced a new request for applications.

Submit a Rural Health Award Nomination
Jan 7, 2020 -- The Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health planning committee is soliciting nominations for the Outstanding Rural Health Awards.

A Grand Forks Agency Helps Native Elders - One Data Set at a Time
Dec 21, 2019 -- The National Resource Center on Native American Aging helps tribes care for their elders, and the data it helps them collect can be a useful tool for further advocacy and funding. Resource center staff celebrated 25 years this week.
Source: Grand Forks Herald

National Resource Center on Native American Aging Celebrates 25 Years with Gala Event
Dec 19, 2019 -- The National Resource Center on Native American Aging celebrated 25 years of helping Native American elders December 18, 2019, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Davis Souvannasacd Chosen for Native Nation Rebuilders Fellowship Program
Dec 12, 2019 -- Courtney Davis Souvannasacd is among 15 Native leaders chosen for the Native Governance Center's Native Nation Rebuilders fellowship program.

National Resource Center on Native American Aging Celebrating 25 Years
Dec 12, 2019 -- The National Resource Center for Native American Aging is celebrating its 25th anniversary.