Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
2022
Rural Health Research Recap - Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment: Rural-Urban Comparisons
This recap compares rural versus urban opioid use disorder and treatment and the impact on hospitals.
Project:
Rural Health Research Gateway
Author(s): Ostmo, P.
Date: February 2022
Type: Fact Sheet
From Dream to Doctor
As a third year medical student, Mat Gerving discovers his passion for rural medicine.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2022
Type: Article
Scrubs Project Report
Project report for Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Camps and Scrubs Academies.
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): Nissen, K.
Date: January 2022
Type: Report
2021
CRH Assists with Community Development and Engagement
The State Office of Rural Health and the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program provide a significant amount of resources to assist rural healthcare organizations and facilities.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network, Rural Health Clinic Network, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2021
Type: Article
Rural Health Research Recap - Rural Nursing Workforce
This recap on the rural nursing workforce explores registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing education programs, nurse practitioners as primary care providers, job preparedness and satisfaction, and rural challenges.
Project:
Rural Health Research Gateway
Author(s): Ostmo, P.
Date: December 2021
Type: Fact Sheet
Rolette County Public Health District Rolls Across the County
The Rolette County Health District has a mobile health unit which allows them to reach people throughout the county.
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2021
Type: Article
The Price of Healing
Several options for loan repayment provide medical professionals with a better way to reduce student loan debt.
Project:
Primary Care Office
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: October 2021
Type: Article
The Challenges of Providing Preventive Health Care in Rural America
This journal article examines the challenges of providing preventative healthcare in rural communities, where populations are older, sicker, and poorer, with less access to healthcare.
Project:
Rural Health Information Hub
Author(s): Collett, D., Miller Temple, K., Wells, R.
Publication: Physician Assistant Clinics, 6(4)
Date: September 2021
Type: Journal Article
University of North Dakota Sets Example in Rural Behavioral Health
Two University of North Dakota faculty presented findings of behavioral health in rural communities to state legislators across the nation.
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2021
Type: Article
Blood Pressure Screening at Your Dental Office
This infographic shows the importance of checking a patient's blood pressure at a dental appointment.
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Farfan Cruela, V.
Date: August 2021
Type: Fact Sheet