Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
2024
Books, Blankets, and Hot Dish
Two programs in North Dakota for survivors of brain injuries have a special connection.
Project:
North Dakota Brain Injury Network
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: August 2024
Type: Article
Building a Healthier North Dakota
Many sessions at the Dakota Conference on rural and Public Health focused on ways to increase health workforce and build a healthier North Dakota.
Projects:
Primary Care Office, Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2024
Type: Article
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Data Book
This data book shows data collected through the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020-2023) – a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: June 2024
Type: Resource
Native Aging Visions, Summer 2024
This issue features a Title VI Spotlight, housing concerns, culture camps, and how a Stand Down Event helps native veterans.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Ward, C.
Date: June 2024
Type: Newsletter
The ECHO Effect
Project ECHO aids North Dakota healthcare professionals by providing free virtual educational sessions.
Project:
Project ECHO
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: May 2024
Type: Article
Building a Sustainable Rural Health Workforce for the 21st Century: A Report of the 2024 Rural Health Workforce Summit
The report outlines ideas to address workforce challenges in rural communities throughout the country.
Projects:
Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Arespacochaga, et al.
Date: May 2024
Type: Report
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
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Final Report
This report shows data and other information collected from a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 years and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Report
Caregiving and Socialization Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding caregiving and socialization, including caring for grandchildren and Elders who need care.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet
Frailty and Physical Functioning Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding frailty and physical functioning, including exercise, vision, and hearing results.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet