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

2005

North Dakota Dentists Survey Results from the Health Profession Tracking Program
Reports results from survey of North Dakota Dentists. Covers demographics, educational background, year of graduation, primary specialty, year began practicing, marketing the practice, hours worked in direct patient care, allocation of time, employment hours of dental hygienists, practice arrangement, retirement, recruitment, utilization of the North Dakota dental association website, patient profile, new patients by specialty, and Medicaid patient activity or Medicaid patient activity by rurality.
Author(s): Amundson, M., Moulton, P., Beyer, M., Kruger, G., Speaker, K., Zavalney, B., & Monley, K.
Date: March 2005
Type: Report
Zinc Affects Cognition and Psychosocial Function of Middle-School Children
This study investigated the effects of dietary zinc intakes on cognition and psychosocial function in young adolescents. Zinc nutrition has been related to motor, cognitive and psychosocial function in very young children and adults, but there have been no studies of older children who may be at risk of zinc deficiency while undergoing rapid growth during puberty.
Author(s): Penland, J.G., Lukaski, H.C., & Gray, J.S.
Publication: The FASEB Journal, 19(5), A973
Date: March 2005
Type: Journal Article
Medical Student and Resident from the Health Professions Tracking Program
Reports preliminary survey results from medical students and residents. Covers demographics, factors in choosing career, clinical experience, primary care, work setting and location, primary care physician shortage solutions, and recommendation of medical profession to relatives.
Author(s): Amundson, M., & Moulton, P.
Date: January 2005
Type: Report
The Elders' Obesity Challenge
Overviews obesity rates among Native American elders. Includes statistics by age group and gender.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): McDonald, L., Ludtke, R., Allery, A., & Muus, K.
Date: 2005
Type: Fact Sheet
Healthcare Access in North Dakota: Characteristics of the Uninsured
Displays facts and statistics on health insurance status of North Dakotans, with data by age, marital status, rural versus urban location, and more.
Author(s): Knudson, A.
Date: 2005
Type: Fact Sheet
Native Aging Visions, Fall 2005
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: 2005
Type: Newsletter
Native Aging Visions, Spring 2005
Newsletter developed by the National Resource Center on Native American Aging.
Project: National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: 2005
Type: Newsletter
North Dakota Health Professions: Dentists
Describes the supply and demand for dentists in North Dakota, with information on dentist employment characteristics, education, and anticipated retirements.
Author(s): Amundson, M.
Date: 2005
Type: Fact Sheet
Primary Care Providers
Facts on the supply of primary care providers in North Dakota. Includes information on educational programs in ND to produce primary care providers, practice setting and federal programs to address shortages.
Author(s): Amundson, M.
Date: 2005
Type: Fact Sheet
Three Year Comparison of North Dakota Nurses: Results and Implications
Compares the results from a survey of nurses licensed in North Dakota to previous survey results. Reports on demographics, income, pursing a faculty role, part-time employment, primary and secondary employment settings, direct patient care, retirement plans, and workplace environments.
Author(s): Moulton, P., & King, B.
Date: 2005
Type: Report