Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
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2026
Strengthening Connections Across the Prairie
Critical Access Hospitals nurse leaders meet monthly to connect and collaborate statewide.
Projects:
Flex, North Dakota CAH Quality Network
Author(s): Pierce , J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2026
Type: Article
Pathway to Practice: How North Dakota Keeps Its Physicians Rural
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences aims to recruit rural physicians through a variety of programs.
Project:
Primary Care Office
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2026
Type: Article
The Care Team of Tomorrow
Middle and high school students explore healthcare careers and practice hands-on skills through membership in North Dakota HOSA.
Project:
Area Health Education Center Program
Author(s): Rosencrans, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: May 2026
Type: Article
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