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Publications

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

2019

Needs Assessment and Priority Setting to Address Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder in Rural North Dakota
This report provides a summary of the need for behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) services in rural North Dakota. The report includes a slide deck of behavioral health provider maps, data points, and a list of existing services in North Dakota addressing SUD. The slides were created to assist the consortium in development of strategic plan priorities.
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Bauman, S.
Date: March 2019
Type: Report
Rural Relationships
Physician Assistant fulfills her passion in Cooperstown, North Dakota.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: February 2019
Type: Article

2018

Fifth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2019
Now in its fifth 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: November 2018
Type: Report
Community Stages "Skittle Skool" to Help Tackle Big Issues Facing Youth
Community agencies and services in Stanley, North Dakota, came together to address the opioid crisis with area students. Presenters addressed the youth through creative and interactive activities and conversations.
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: October 2018
Type: Article
Crowdsourcing Physician Recruitment
The town of Grafton, North Dakota uses a community team approach to recruit two family physicians for their hospital.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2018
Type: Article
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grant Program, Year 12
Describes wellness programs funded to rural North Dakota communities through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grant Program.
Project: Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program
Author(s): Nissen, K.
Date: April 2018
Type: Report

2017

Giving Back
Tara Brandner and Amy Holtan Ellingson are among those making use of loan repayment programs available to healthcare professionals willing to work in rural and underserved areas.
Author(s): Haugen, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2017
Type: Article
The Prime of Their Lives
Health professionals and students gather for Primary Care Week at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences to network and to discuss the role of primary care in North Dakota's health delivery systems.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2017
Type: Article
Targeted Rural Health Education
Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE) is a project where health profession students who are living and learning in rural communities explore a local health need and write an educational article that addresses the issue for the community.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article
Brain Injury Survivor Helps Others
Matt White is a brain injury survivor interning at the North Dakota Brain Injury Network. He's using his experience to help others dealing with similar situations.
Author(s): Leier, M.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article