Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
2026
Strengthening Connections Across the Prairie
Critical Access Hospitals nurse leaders meet monthly to connect and collaborate statewide.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network
Author(s): Pierce , J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2026
Type: Article
FCHIP's Impact on Rural North Dakota
Provides an overview of the impact of the Federal Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) in North Dakota. FCHIP is a federal demonstration project to test models of integrated care in the nation's most sparsely populated regions, targeting states where at least 65% of counties have six or fewer residents per square mile.
Project:
State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Center for Rural Health
Date: July 2026
Type: Fact Sheet
Improving Emergency Department Transfer Communication in Critical Access Hospitals
Presented at the 2026 Dakota Conference at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Project:
Flex
Author(s): Walter, A., Fugleberg, S., Jung, K., Sylling, M., Halberg, M.
Date: June 2026
Type: Presentation
The North Dakota CAH Quality Network and RHC Network: Strengthening Rural Quality Through Collaboration
Presented at the 2026 Dakota Conference at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network, Rural Health Clinic Network
Author(s): Anvari-Clark, A., Walter, A., Novak, K., Sharp, A.
Date: June 2026
Type: Presentation
Preventing Youth Concussions in Rural North Dakota: Monitoring for Better Outcomes
Presented at the 2026 Dakota Conference at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Project:
North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Author(s): Endres, C., Watkins, A.
Date: June 2026
Type: Presentation
Pathway to Practice: How North Dakota Keeps Its Physicians Rural
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences aims to recruit rural physicians through a variety of programs.
Project:
Primary Care Office
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2026
Type: Article
The Care Team of Tomorrow
Middle and high school students explore healthcare careers and practice hands-on skills through membership in North Dakota HOSA.
Project:
Area Health Education Center Program
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: May 2026
Type: Article
North Dakota Critical Access Hospital/Rural Emergency Hospital Ownership
Displays the locations and ownership of North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals.
Project:
State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Center for Rural Health
Date: May 2026
Type: Map
Helping Elders Age in Place
The Native Aging in Place Project provides resources and support to help Native Elders remain in their homes longer.
Projects:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging, Native Aging in Place Project
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: April 2026
Type: Article
North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals/Rural Emergency Hospital & Referral Centers
A map of North Dakota Critical Access Hospitals/Rural Emergency Hospital and referral centers by county.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network, Rural Health Clinic Network
Author(s): Center for Rural Health
Date: April 2026
Type: Map