State Office of Rural Health News

• New Leipzig Resident Matt Hager Recognized as North Dakota Community Star
  Nov 4, 2026 -- Matt Hager, volunteer and board chair for Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center, has been chosen as the 2026 North Dakota Community Star.
• Who Makes a Difference in Your Community?
  Oct 15, 2026 -- The Center for Rural Health is asking North Dakota healthcare facilities to share stories from their communities in honor of National Rural Health Day.
• A Request for Information from Rural Communities Is Now Available
  Oct 5, 2026 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting information from rural communities and organizations. The deadline to respond is November 20.
• Virtual Briefing on Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge
  Sep 25, 2026 -- The meeting will be held on September 28 at 3:00 pm Central.
• How to Access Quality Care in Small Towns and Rural Areas
  Sep 9, 2026 -- Center for Rural Health Director Jacob Warren talks about the challenges to receiving healthcare in rural areas.
  Source: WebMD
• Federal Funding Awards Announced
  Sep 9, 2026 -- Three federal funding awards have been announced for the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health.
• New Funding Opportunity Available
  Jul 8, 2026 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a new funding opportunity: Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program.
• New Funding Opportunities Available
  May 19, 2026 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration is promoting five new funding opportunities for rural communities.