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Publications

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

2017

Rural and Urban Utilization of the Emergency Department for Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Utilizes data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's State Emergency Department Databases for seven states. Researchers explore, and describe in this brief, the use of the Emergency Department for mental health and substance abuse among Urban, Large Rural, Small Rural, and Isolated Small Rural residents.
Project: Rural Health Reform Policy Research Center
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Peterson, M.
Date: June 2017
Type: Policy Brief
Bringing Baby Home
Debbi Bronson's 30-year nursing career has always been about caring for families. She works tirelessly to help new parents succeed through the Building Healthy Families program in Williston, North Dakota, which was recognized as the Outstanding Rural Health Program for 2016.
Author(s): Massmann, N.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: March 2017
Type: Article
North Dakota's Significant Health Needs as Identified by Community Health Needs Assessments
Summarizes and shows results of health needs identified by rural and urban communities in North Dakota through focus groups and community surveys.
Project: Community Health Needs Assessment
Author(s): Gibbens, B.
Date: January 2017
Type: Fact Sheet

2016

Fourth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota, 2017
Now in its fourth 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: December 2016
Type: Report
From Volume To Value
A shift in focus enables rural healthcare organizations in North Dakota to provide high-quality care.
Author(s): Massmann, N.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2016
Type: Article
Community Showcases Introduce Future Physician Prospects to North Dakota Communities
New physician recruitment events showcase rural North Dakota communities and healthcare facilities to the future healthcare workforce.
Projects: Community Apgar Project, State Office of Rural Health
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2016
Type: Article
Oral Healthcare in North Dakota Long Term Care Facilities
Examines survey results of oral healthcare in long term care facilities throughout North Dakota.
Author(s): Schroeder, S.
Date: June 2016
Type: Fact Sheet

2015

Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health Celebrates 30 Years
Longtime statewide gathering of health professionals helps to improve the health of North Dakotans.
Project: Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health
Author(s): Massmann, N.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: July 2015
Type: Article
Intra Rural and Urban Primary Care Physician Findings: AAMC 2009 Physician Survey of Primary Care Chartbook
This publication was produced for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Rural Health Policy by Gary Hart Associated under HRSA contract. The report utilizes primary care physician (PCP) survey data, collected by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) in 2009/2010 shortly before the Affordable Care Act was made law to preserve a baseline from which to compare future post Affordable Care Act implementation surveys.
Author(s): Hart, G.
Date: February 2015
Type: Report

2014

North Dakota Hospital Assessment: 2014 Chartbook
This Chartbook presents the findings of the 2014 survey of hospitals in North Dakota. This resource does not provide analysis or discussion of the results, but instead, offers a graphic discourse on the current hospital environment in the state. Output includes aggregate data stratified by geographic region (Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest) and hospital type (CAH or tertiary).
Projects: CAH Quality Network, Flex
Author(s): Schroeder, S., Hart, G., Gibbens, B., Dickson, L., Peterson, M. & Ahmed, A.
Date: December 2014
Type: Report