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Items from the past 180 days

Last Week to Register for the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health
May 27, 2021 -- This year anyone can attend the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health from anywhere since the conference will be virtual for the first time ever. Plus we are offering reduced registration fees.

Funding Opportunity for Rural Maternity and Obstetrics
May 19, 2021 -- A funding opportunity is available for rural healthcare partners to develop and improve maternity and obstetrics management strategies.

North Dakota Hospitals Named Among Top 20
May 13, 2021 -- Nine Critical Access Hospitals have been named to the Top 20 for 2021.

CRH Staff Present at National Rural Health Association Conference
May 12, 2021 -- Two staff presented at the National Rural Health Association's annual conference in May.

Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Funeral Expenses
May 11, 2021 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering financial assistance for funeral-related costs associated with COVID-19.

Attend the Virtual Dakota Conference From Anywhere
May 11, 2021 -- Attend the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health from anywhere since the conference will be virtual for the first time ever. Plus we are offering reduced registration fees.

When Concerns About Safety And Side Effects Lead To Vaccine Hesitancy
May 3, 2021 -- This article describes concerns some individuals have about the COVID-19 vaccine and how to respond to those concerns.
Source: Wyoming Public Media

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Grant Deadline Approaching
Apr 19, 2021 -- The Center for Rural Health is pleased to announce that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation will make funding available for their rural health grant program.

North Dakota Brain Injury Network Receives Grant
Apr 14, 2021 -- The North Dakota Brain Injury Network received a grant to develop a plan to improve outcomes for people with brain injuries and the criminal justice system.

Eight Critical Access Hospitals Awarded Funding for 340B Audits
Apr 13, 2021 -- Eight Critical Access Hospitals received funding for 340B pharmaceutical audits through the North Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program.

North Dakota Hospitals Named Among Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals
Apr 1, 2021 -- Twelve Critical Access Hospitals have been named in the Top 100 list of hospitals in the country.

UND: Lifeline for Rural America
Mar 31, 2021 -- Located in the heart of rural America, the University of North Dakota is an authority on health concerns plaguing the nation's most underserved regions, and a leader in providing solutions that make a difference.
Source: UND Today

2021 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health Will Be Virtual
Mar 17, 2021 -- The annual Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health will be held virtually this year, June 2-4, complete with keynotes, presentations, and breakout sessions.

North Dakota Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program
Mar 15, 2021 -- The North Dakota Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program connects children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health issues with psychiatry providers in underserved areas of the state.

Adamsen Coauthors Report to Improve Cultural Relevance and Accessibility
Mar 10, 2021 -- Collette Adamsen, PhD, coauthored Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities: A Call to Action to Improve Cultural Relevance and Accessibility for the National Council on Aging. The report examines health promotion and disease prevention programs for the different populations.

Behavioral Health Bridge Receives Award, Offers Additional Mental Health Resources
Mar 1, 2021 -- The Behavioral Health Bridge team receives award and launches new modules to website.

Three North Dakota Students Receive Outstanding Research Awards
Mar 1, 2021 -- 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.

Register Now for Virtual Dakota Conference
Mar 1, 2021 -- Registration is open for the Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health Virtual Conference on June 2-4.

Dakota Conference Sponsor/Exhibitor Virtual Opportunities
Feb 26, 2021 -- The 36th Annual Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health taking place June 2-4, will be presented virtually. This opens up new opportunities to engage with participants!

Age-Friendly Care in the Great Plains Virtual Symposium
Feb 12, 2021 -- A two-half day symposium sponsored by the Dakota Geriatrics program brings regional experts to discuss the Geriatric 4Ms in patient care specific for American Indian populations in the Great Plains.

Gray Named to an American Psychological Association Standing Committee
Feb 9, 2021 -- Jacqueline Gray, PhD, has been named to the American Psychological Association (APA) Committee on Division/APA Relations for the 2021-2023 term.

Dakota Conference Scholarship Funds
Feb 9, 2021 -- Scholarship funds are available to cover registration costs for the 2021 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health.

Five North Dakota Hospitals Receive Flex Funding
Feb 8, 2021 -- Five Critical Access Hospitals receive funding from the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program for 2020-2021, for work to maintain access to care for rural North Dakotans.

North Dakota Flex Program 340B Audit Assistance
Jan 28, 2021 -- The Center for Rural Health is accepting North Dakota Critical Access Hospital grant applications for Flex subcontract funding to support financial and operational improvement through a 340B audit.

Three Rural Health Clinics Recognized as Top 50 in Country
Jan 12, 2021 -- Three Rural Health Clinics in North Dakota have been recognized in the top 50 of Rural Health Clinics for 2021.

Mental Health Is One of the Biggest Pandemic Issues We'll Face in 2021
Jan 4, 2021 -- As the physical risks of the pandemic become better managed with vaccine progress, the mental darkness of the crisis will be harder to overcome.
Source: Cable News Network

Register Now for Early Bird Rates on Dakota Conference
Jan 1, 2021 -- The 36th Annual Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health is taking place June 2-4, 2021, in Bismarck, North Dakota. If necessary, the conference will be moved to an online format utilizing the same schedule. Register today!