Archived Publications
These are older publications kept for historical purposes, generally greater than 5 years old.
2018
Project ECHO: Changing North Dakota Fast
Project ECHO is using video technology to address the opioid epidemic by connecting specialists at academic or specialty health center "hub sites" with community-based primary care teams.
Project ECHO is using video technology to address the opioid epidemic by connecting specialists at academic or specialty health center "hub sites" with community-based primary care teams.
Project:
Project ECHO
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2018
Type: Article
Unmasking Brain Injury
The results of brain injuries often can't be seen. Survivors, however, are finding their voices through the Unmasking Brain Injury project launched by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network.
The results of brain injuries often can't be seen. Survivors, however, are finding their voices through the Unmasking Brain Injury project launched by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network.
Project:
North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2018
Type: Article
Native American Elder Veteran Serves Her Country and Her People
Carol Sims is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa from Belcourt, North Dakota, and a respected elder in the community. She credits her military experience for helping shape her life.
Carol Sims is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa from Belcourt, North Dakota, and a respected elder in the community. She credits her military experience for helping shape her life.
Author(s): Adamsen, C.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2018
Type: Article
2017
Giving Back
Tara Brandner and Amy Holtan Ellingson are among those making use of loan repayment programs available to healthcare professionals willing to work in rural and underserved areas.
Tara Brandner and Amy Holtan Ellingson are among those making use of loan repayment programs available to healthcare professionals willing to work in rural and underserved areas.
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2017
Type: Article
The Prime of Their Lives
Health professionals and students gather for Primary Care Week at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences to network and to discuss the role of primary care in North Dakota's health delivery systems.
Health professionals and students gather for Primary Care Week at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences to network and to discuss the role of primary care in North Dakota's health delivery systems.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2017
Type: Article
Dental Coverage for Nursing Home Residents
Examines reimbursement opportunities for dental services at long-term care facilities.
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: November 2017
Type: Fact Sheet
Identifying Variability in Patient Characteristics and Prevalence of Emergency Department Utilization for Mental Health Diagnoses in Rural and Urban Communities
Patients needing behavioral healthcare can get more appropriate, cost-effective treatment if they are redirected from emergency departments (EDs). This study examined whether a larger proportion of rural versus urban patients went to went to EDs.
Project:
Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Peterson, M.
Publication: The Journal of Rural Health
Date: October 2017
Type: Journal Article
Telebehavioral Health in North Dakota: 2017
This report provides an overview of the telebehavioral health services that exist within North Dakota.
Author(s): Dickson, L., Besse, R.
Date: October 2017
Type: Report
Targeted Rural Health Education
Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE) is a project where health profession students who are living and learning in rural communities explore a local health need and write an educational article that addresses the issue for the community.
Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE) is a project where health profession students who are living and learning in rural communities explore a local health need and write an educational article that addresses the issue for the community.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article
Brain Injury Survivor Helps Others
Matt White is a brain injury survivor interning at the North Dakota Brain Injury Network. He's using his experience to help others dealing with similar situations.
Matt White is a brain injury survivor interning at the North Dakota Brain Injury Network. He's using his experience to help others dealing with similar situations.
Author(s): Leier, M.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article