Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces publications of several types, including maps and presentations.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
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2025
Full Circle Moment
From the recruited to the recruiter, this year's Community Showcases gave a new perspective to one former University of North Dakota medical student.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: August 2025
Type: Article
Investing in Rural Health: Nearly 14,000 Students and Millions of Dollars
The North Dakota State Office of Rural Health impacts North Dakota in multiple ways.
Projects:
Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program, Community Health Needs Assessment, Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, Flex, Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program, Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: May 2025
Type: Article
Scrubs Project Report
This project report for Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Camps and Scrubs Academies covers activities from 2024-2025.
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): Threadgold, N.
Date: May 2025
Type: Report
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
North Dakota Area Health Education Centers
This map shows where the two North Dakota Area Health Education Center east and west offices are located, along with the program office.
Project:
Area Health Education Center Program
Author(s): Center for Rural Health
Date: February 2025
Type: Map
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
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
Scrubs Project Report
This project report for Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Camps and Scrubs Academies covers activities from 2023-2024.
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): Dryburgh, B.
Date: October 2024
Type: Report
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
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