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Publications

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

2017

The Prime of Their Lives
Health professionals and students gather for Primary Care Week at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences to network and to discuss the role of primary care in North Dakota's health delivery systems.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: December 2017
Type: Article
Targeted Rural Health Education
Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE) is a project where health profession students who are living and learning in rural communities explore a local health need and write an educational article that addresses the issue for the community.
Author(s): Kusler, S.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article
Brain Injury Survivor Helps Others
Matt White is a brain injury survivor interning at the North Dakota Brain Injury Network. He's using his experience to help others dealing with similar situations.
Author(s): Leier, M.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article
Emergency Medical Services Volunteer Wears Multiple Hats
Christa Sommer received the North Dakota Safety Councils Outstanding Service Award. She's a state trooper and teaches emergency medical technician courses for the highway patrol and for her community of Washburn.
Author(s): Leier, M.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: September 2017
Type: Article
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota "Official Sponsor of Recess" Rural Grant Program, Year 11
Describes wellness programs funded to rural North Dakota communities through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Rural Grant Program.
Project: Building Healthier Rural Community (BUILD) Grants Program
Author(s): Nissen, K., Reiten, J.
Date: August 2017
Type: Report
Giving Native Elders a Voice
Sloan Henry co-hosted a World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event at Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. It was a chance for Native elders to voice concerns to tribal leaders and the community.
Author(s): Leier, M.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: August 2017
Type: Article
Keeping the Public in Rural Public Health
Theresa Will has an innovative approach with partnering to improve Public Health within her community.
Author(s): Gibbens, B.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: June 2017
Type: Article
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
Combating Native Elder Abuse
Dr. Jacque Gray will be working with Native American Tribes across the United States so help stop the cycle of elder abuse.
Author(s): Trelstad, K.
Publication: Focus on Rural Health
Date: January 2017
Type: Article

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