From Volume To Value
A shift in focus enables rural healthcare organizations in North Dakota to provide high-quality care.

Illustrating the Evaluation of System Feedback Mechanisms using System Evaluation Theory (SET)
This article illustrates how system evaluation theory guided the evaluation of system feedback mechanisms within the cardiac care response systems of seven rural states.

A Recipe for Success
Students at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences form an interest group for rural-focused students.

Oral Health Among North Dakota Elderly
Discusses oral healthcare utilization among the elderly in North Dakota, including those in nursing homes.

Where did North Dakota Primary Care Physicians Graduate from Medical School and Where Have North Dakota Medical School Graduates Gone?
Examines where physicians practicing in North Dakota attended medical school and where North Dakota medical school students currently practice.

Educating the Oral Health Workforce in North Dakota
Discusses the educational background and training of the oral healthcare workforce in North Dakota, and provides information on the future need for additional oral health workforce.

Suggested Guidelines for Writing Reflective Case Narratives
Discusses the use of adult learning theory to restructure case narratives so as to increase their effectiveness as a resource for transferring knowledge, sharing ideas, and keeping a pulse on the dynamic and fluid process of evaluation.

Social Factors Affecting Pediatric Oral Health in North Dakota
Identifies youth in North Dakota who do and do not have the appropriate knowledge and resources necessary to practice good oral hygiene. Discusses contributing factors to overall oral health, such as consumption of soda or sugary drinks, brushing habits, and access to oral healthcare supplies.

Pediatric Oral Health Disparities in North Dakota
Examines oral health outcomes for children in North Dakota, such as cavities and rates of tooth decay.