Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
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2026
From Scrubs Academy to Medical School
A University of North Dakota medical student shares the impact of Scrubs Academy on her journey to becoming a doctor.
Project:
Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Program
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2026
Type: Article
Hands-On in Hettinger
Two University of North Dakota medical students introduced potential health careers to students at Hettinger Public School through hands-on learning.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: February 2026
Type: Article
Prescription for a Life Fulfilled
Satisfaction through service runs in the Perman family.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2026
Type: Article
2025
Where Careers Begin
Primary Care Week brings students and employers together.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2025
Type: Article
The Missing Link
Community health workers bridge the gap in rural healthcare.
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 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: September 2025
Type: Report
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:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Rural Health Grants Program, Community Health Needs Assessment, Dakota Conference on Rural 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
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