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Publications

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.

2014

Third Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2015
Now in its third edition, the Report is a detailed look at the status of health, healthcare delivery, and the healthcare workforce across the state. It is the most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of these issues available anywhere, and is the result of a collaborative effort of the Center for Rural Health, the School, and the School's Advisory Council.
Project: Healthcare Workforce Group
Author(s): UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Date: December 2014
Type: Report
Around the World in Rural North Dakota
Center for Rural Health staff members have driven enough miles to nearly travel around the earth at the equator – all without leaving North Dakota. They are conducting Community Health Needs Assessments to help focus rural health efforts on identified needs.
Project: Community Health Needs Assessment
Author(s): Massmann, N.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2014
Type: Article

2013

Second Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2013
Updates the first biennial report with an assessment of the current state of health of North Dakotans and their healthcare delivery system. Presents an analysis of the population demographic in North Dakota and discusses affordable healthcare costs now and in the future.
Project: Healthcare Workforce Group
Author(s): UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Date: December 2013
Type: Report
What is a Community Health Center?
Non-profit community-driven clinics provide high-quality primary and preventive care to all individuals, with or without insurance and regardless of their ability to pay.
Projects: Flex, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Morin, K., Barclay, M.
Publication: North Dakota Medicine, 38(3), 20-21
Date: October 2013
Type: Article
Emerging Health Trends in North Dakota: Community Health Needs Assessments Aggregate Data Report
Full report showing results of the Community Health Needs Assessments conducted by the Center for Rural Health for Critical Access Hospitals in North Dakota.
Project: Community Health Needs Assessment
Author(s): Becker, K.
Date: September 2013
Type: Report

2012

Conducting Community Health Needs Assessments: An Eight-Step Process
An assessment process centered around convening a broad-based Community Group that reviews data and information to identify health needs of the community, provides qualitative input, and makes recommendations to the health facility.
Project: Flex
Author(s): North Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program
Date: June 2012
Type: Resource

2009

An Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota: Establishing the Baselines for Positive Health Transformation
The Environmental Scan of Health and Healthcare in North Dakota was conducted from December 2008 to February 2009. This report provides an overview of selected health and healthcare issues in North Dakota.
Author(s): Volkov, B., Gibbens, B., & Wakefield, M.
Date: March 2009
Type: Report

2008

North Dakota Critical Access Hospital and Flex Program: 2008 Survey Results
Reports findings of a survey administered in February 2008 and compares data to that of 2005. Includes information on current operating status and network activity, anticipated changes over the next two years, and the prioritization of issues.
Project: Flex
Author(s): Miller, M.
Date: July 2008
Type: Report