Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
2026
Hands-On in Hettinger
Two University of North Dakota medical students introduced potential health careers to students at Hettinger Public School through hands-on learning.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: February 2026
Type: Article
Risk and Protective Factors for Mental Health Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Older Adults in the United States
This journal article examines different risks and protective factors in examining mental health of older adults in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Ibrao, M., Lee, Y., Davis, S., Howell, B., Hiratsuka, V., Lewis, J., Wu, Y., Braun, K.
Publication: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 32(4), 31-56
Date: February 2026
Type: Journal Article
Prescription for a Life Fulfilled
Satisfaction through service runs in the Perman family.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2026
Type: Article
2025
Where Careers Begin
Primary Care Week brings students and employers together.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2025
Type: Article
Improving Together
Four North Dakota rural hospitals participate in cohort to address behavioral health in their communities.
Project:
Flex
Author(s): Rosencrans , J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2025
Type: Article
Helping the Helpers
The North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub provides needed support and resources to those helping people stay in their homes.
Project:
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: October 2025
Type: Article
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub Survey Report, 2025
This report shares results from an annual survey that was sent to individual and agency Qualified Service Providers in North Dakota.
Project:
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub
Author(s): Bernhardt, K.
Date: October 2025
Type: Report
The Missing Link
Community health workers bridge the gap in rural healthcare.
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2025
Type: Article
Native Aging Visions, Fall 2025
This issue features a Title VI Spotlight, how a Stand Down event help native veterans, and the value of the Identifying Our Needs survey.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Meyer, M., Ward, C.
Date: September 2025
Type: Newsletter
Scrubs Project Report
This project report for Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Camps and Scrubs Academies covers activities from 2024-2025.
Projects:
Area Health Education Center Program, Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Threadgold, N.
Date: September 2025
Type: Report