News Archive
Items from the past 180 days
INMED Program, Shawnda Schroeder Honored at Conference
Jun 9, 2026 -- A University of North Dakota program and professor were
honored for work educating Indigenous health professionals.
Source: UND Today
Conference Tackles Challenges of Health Care Workforce
Jun 9, 2026 -- Several University of North Dakota programs share how they
are working to strengthen health workforce.
Source: UND Today
Quinn Presents at National Workshop on Brain Injury
Jun 2, 2026 -- Rebecca Quinn, associate director at the Center for Rural
Health, presented at the National Academies of Science,
Medicine, and Engineering workshop, Mental Health After a
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – From Evidence to Integrated
Care, in Washington, D.C., in May.
CRH Releases Updated Grant Writing Toolkit
May 28, 2026 -- This free resource provides rural communities and
organizations with guidance when applying for rural health
funding.
North Dakota Native American Veterans Stand Down Event Will Be Held June 10-11
May 22, 2026 -- The 4th annual statewide North Dakota Native American
Veterans Stand Down event will be held June 10-11, and will
connect Native Veterans with resources and supports around
areas of housing, healthcare, education, and more.
Now Accepting R-COOL-Health Scrubs Camp Grant Applications
May 21, 2026 -- The Center for Rural Health is now accepting grant
applications to host a Scrubs Camp.
New Funding Opportunities Available
May 19, 2026 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration is
promoting five new funding opportunities for rural
communities.
2026 Rural Health Award Recipients Announced
May 13, 2026 -- The awards banquet will be held on June 3 in Grand Forks as
part of the Dakota Conference on Rural Health.
Five North Dakota Hospitals Named Among Top 20 in Nation
May 12, 2026 -- Five North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals are listed in
the Top 20 CAHs for 2026 released by Chartis Rural Hospital
Performance INDEX.
What's in the Near Future for Urban Elder Healthcare?
May 11, 2026 -- Dr. Collette Adamsen, director of the National Resource
Center on Native American Aging, shares results of the
Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey.
Source: Native America Calling
Rural Health Funding Opportunities
May 4, 2026 -- New funding opportunities have been released for the North
Dakota Rural Health Transformation Project.
Dakota Conference Flash Sale Now Through May 15
Apr 23, 2026 -- Until May 15, groups of five or more full-conference
registrants are eligible for a 10% discount.
Brain Injury
Apr 22, 2026 -- Andrea Watkins, resource facilitator for the North Dakota
Brain Injury Network, discusses brain injury and work with
the North Dakota Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation on brain injury screening for residents.
Source: KFYR TV
Healthcare Workforce Assessment
Apr 17, 2026 -- The Rural Health Transformation Program Workforce
Assessment is going to assess healthcare workforce needs
for rural facilities.
North Dakota Brain Injury Network and North Dakota State Penitentiary Implement Brain Injury Screening
Apr 15, 2026 -- The North Dakota State Penitentiary will implement
mandatory intake screening in April.
Early Bird Rate Deadline Approaching: Register Today to Attend the 2026 Dakota Conference
Mar 26, 2026 -- The 2026 Dakota Conference offers a new format and session
tracks for attendees. The early bird registration deadline
is March 31.
Deadline Approaching: Register as a Dakota Conference Exhibitor Today
Mar 24, 2026 -- The deadline to register as a Dakota Conference exhibitor
is March 31.
HHS Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
Mar 18, 2026 -- The first funding opportunity for the North Dakota Rural
Health Transformation Program is now receiving
applications.
Source: North Dakota Health & Human Services
Deadline Approaching: Dakota Conference on Rural Health Award Nominations
Feb 20, 2026 -- The deadline to submit Outstanding Rural Health Award
submissions is March 13.
Ten North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals Named to Top 100
Feb 12, 2026 -- The Chartis Center for Rural Health has named 10 North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to the Top 100 CAHs for 2026.
2026 Mind Matters Conference to Be Held March 26 and 27 in Fargo
Feb 11, 2026 -- The Mind Matters Conference is hosted by the North Dakota
Brain Injury Network.
ND Gets Ready to Unleash Rural Health Funds
Jan 28, 2026 -- Center for Rural Health Director Jacob Warren was
interviewed about the new Rural Health Transformation
Program.
Source: Public News Service
Submit Your Scrubs Academy I and II Applications
Jan 27, 2026 -- Scrubs Academy I is open to students who have completed
grades 6-8; Scrubs Academy II is open to students who have
completed grades 9-11.
Submit Your Dakota Conference on Rural Health Award Nominations
Jan 23, 2026 -- The Dakota Conference on Rural Health is accepting
nominations for the Outstanding Rural Health Awards.