Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
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2025
Working Together to Improve Health in Rural North Dakota
The Center for Rural Health hopes to work with communities to find practical solutions for challenges through research opportunities.
Projects:
Dakota Conference on Rural Health, Rural Health Information Hub
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2025
Type: Article
Raising the Standards – Providing Quality Healthcare in Rural North Dakota
The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant (Flex) Program celebrates 25 years of helping North Dakota healthcare facilities.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network, Rural Health Clinic Network, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2025
Type: Article
Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program
North Dakota Health and Human Services hosts a collaborative program to address pediatric mental health in the state.
Project:
Project ECHO
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: April 2025
Type: Article
CEO Apgar: A Look at Recruiting and Retaining Rural Hospital CEOs in North Dakota
A two-year study of rural hospital CEO recruitment and retention concludes.
Project:
Community Apgar Project
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2025
Type: Article
Eighth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2025
The biennial report updates North Dakota state legislators on the current state of the health of people in the state, the healthcare delivery system, and looks at ways North Dakotans can access high-quality healthcare at an affordable cost.
Author(s): UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Date: January 2025
Type: Report
2024
Bridging the Gap
Community Health Needs Assessments provide vital insights into rural communities' well-being.
Project:
Community Health Needs Assessment
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2024
Type: Article
Policy Brief: Overview of the 340B Drug Pricing Program
This policy brief reviews the 340B drug pricing program that has been in existence since 1992.
Projects:
Flex, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Gibbens, B., Dryburgh, B.
Date: November 2024
Type: Policy Brief
Follow the Rural Med Road
Three healthcare professionals recount their experiences serving rural populations in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: October 2024
Type: Article
The Accidental Advocate
University of North Dakota graduate Melissa Henke discusses her path toward addiction medicine and helping usher North Dakota through the nation's 'addiction crisis'.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: April 2024
Type: Article
Building Bridges for the Benefit of North Dakotans
The Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health brings public health and medical providers together.
Project:
Dakota Conference on Rural Health
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2024
Type: Article