Publications
The Center for Rural Health (CRH) produces several types of publications.
Additional publications are available in the archive.
Narrowed by:
2026
Risk and Protective Factors for Mental Health Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Older Adults in the United States
This journal article examines different risks and protective factors in examining mental health of older adults in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Ibrao, M., Lee, Y., Davis, S., Howell, B., Hiratsuka, V., Lewis, J., Wu, Y., Braun, K.
Publication: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 32(4), 31-56
Date: February 2026
Type: Journal Article
2025
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub Survey Report, 2025
This report shares results from an annual survey that was sent to individual and agency Qualified Service Providers in North Dakota.
Project:
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub
Author(s): Bernhardt, K.
Date: October 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
2024
Thirty Years of Changing the Lives of Native Elders
The National Resource Center on Native American Aging celebrates 30 years of helping Elders, and continues to grow it's programs.
Projects:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging, Native Aging in Place Project, Resource Center on Native Aging and Disability
Author(s): Pierce, J.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: November 2024
Type: Article
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider Hub Survey Report, 2024
This report shares the methodology, results, and key findings of the survey, from individual and agency Qualified Service Providers for 2024.
Project:
North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub
Author(s): Bernhardt, K.
Date: November 2024
Type: Report
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders
A guide to understanding the National Resource Center on Native American Aging's Needs Assessment.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Date: September 2024
Type: Fact Sheet
Traditional Foods Among Native Elders
This report shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding traditional foods among Native Elders.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R., Chang, C.
Date: September 2024
Type: Report
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Data Book
This data book shows data collected through the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020-2023) – a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: June 2024
Type: Resource
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Final Report
This report shows data and other information collected from a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 years and older.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Report
Caregiving and Socialization Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding caregiving and socialization, including caring for grandchildren and Elders who need care.
Project:
National Resource Center on Native American Aging
Author(s): Adamsen, C., Besse, R.
Date: April 2024
Type: Fact Sheet