State Office of Rural Health News

• 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
• Resources Available for Rural Emergency Hospitals
  Dec 4, 2025 -- Rural Emergency Hospitals and facilities considering conversion can access resources at no cost.
• Reimagining the Dakota Conference on Rural Health
  Dec 2, 2025 -- The Dakota Conference on Rural Health will be held on June 3-4, 2026.
• 2025 National Rural Health Day Photo Contest Winners
  Nov 20, 2025 -- The Center for Rural Health announces photo contest winners.
• O'Neil Named 2025 North Dakota Community Star
  Nov 13, 2025 -- Alan O'Neil, CEO of Unity Medical Center in Grafton, has been named the 2025 North Dakota Community Star.
• Changing Lives for Rural Veterans through Peer Support
  Nov 10, 2025 -- Peer Vision for Mental Health is working to offer support to veterans through a grant provided by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation.
• Join the Celebration of Rural on November 20!
  Nov 6, 2025 -- CRH invites you to show your support for National Rural Health day on November 20.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Grant Now Open
  Oct 22, 2025 -- Applications are now open for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program for 2026.
• Black Lung Screening Available in North Dakota
  Sep 10, 2025 -- Screenings are taking place to check for black lung in people who work or may have worked in coal mines.